The UNICON Team Development Conference (#UNICONTDC), held at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) from November 6–8, was an inspiring event that brought together some of the brightest minds in executive education. Together, we explored emerging trends including GenAI and Infinite Learning, transformative methodologies, and the pressing challenges reshaping our field.
While the conference has concluded, our journey together continues. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be collaborating with IEDP to bring you more in-depth content summaries and reflections from the event. Watch this space for updates as we continue to share the rich insights gained from our time in Carcavelos/Lisbon.
🎥 Conference Wrap-Up Video
Relive the energy and connections made at #UNICONTDC through our wrap-up video:
📘 Nova SBE Methodology Booklet
Nova SBE has graciously prepared a comprehensive booklet detailing the innovative methodologies and frameworks showcased during the event. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or actionable tools, this resource is a must-read.
🧠 New AI Podcast: The Methodologies Unpacked
We’re thrilled to present a special AI-generated podcast created in collaboration with NotebookLM and Nova SBE’s team. This innovative podcast applies cutting-edge AI technology to summarize the methodologies used during the conference, bringing fresh insights and a new perspective on how these tools can be applied in practice.
📸 Conference Photo Highlights
Some moments deserve to be revisited again and again. We’ve selected key highlight photos from the event, capturing the vibrancy of #UNICONTDC. Explore the full album now on UNICON’s Flickr channel: View the Full Album
🧵 Social Media Feed
Stay connected to the ongoing conversations around #UNICONTDC with our new social media feed, permanently available on our homepage. This feature brings together all of UNICON’s latest posts, as well as contributions from attendees using the conference hashtag for now:
Insights from the Inaugural Talk: Eric Bergemann, Chair of the Board
The conference opened with a thought-provoking session led by Eric Bergemann, Chair of the UNICON Board. Eric’s talk, moderated by Rui Coutinho (Nova SBE), and featuring insights from Catarina Gomes (Manicómio) and José Albuquerque Tavares, delved into:
✨ The transformative opportunities of the ‘Hallucinate Era’ in executive education, particularly in the context of AI and digital transformation.
💪 How leaders can adapt to technological and societal changes while ensuring executive education remains a cornerstone for navigating uncertainty.
Watch Eric’s full talk on LinkedIn and immerse yourself in the big ideas that set the tone for the conference.
What’s Next?
In the coming days, we’ll be sharing:
- Speaker Interviews offering personal insights from our incredible lineup.
- Daily Recap Videos summarizing the discussions and takeaways from each conference day.
Stay tuned for these updates and more comprehensive reflections curated in collaboration with IEDP.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Carcavelos/Lisbon and contributed to making #UNICONTDC a resounding success. Let’s continue to shape the future of executive education, together.
Keep the Conversation Alive
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See you at the next UNICON event!
