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XI Portugal–China Gala 2026 Innovating for a Sustainable Future

XI Portugal–China Gala 2026 Innovating for a Sustainable Future
Date: 28 October, 2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 11th Portugal–China Gala, the flagship event celebrating and strengthening the bilateral relationship between Portugal and China.

The 11th Portugal–China Gala will take place on 28 October in the prestigious Salão Preto e Prata at Casino Estoril, bringing together business leaders, institutional representatives, members of the diplomatic corps and distinguished guests for an evening dedicated to strengthening the economic, business and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

This year’s Gala will be held under the theme “Innovating for a Sustainable Future”, highlighting the importance of innovation, technology and sustainability as key pillars for a new phase of cooperation between Portugal and China. In an ever-evolving global landscape, the Gala will provide a privileged platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing and the development of new opportunities for collaboration between businesses and institutions.


Preliminary Programme

The 11th Portugal–China Gala will offer an evening of celebration, recognition and networking, combining institutional addresses, business awards and exclusive opportunities to connect with leading figures from the Portugal–China business community.

  • 18:30 – Welcome Cocktail & Networking, Salão Preto e Prata Foyer
  • 19:15 – Guests Take Their Seats, Salão Preto e Prata
  • 19:30 – Opening Remarks, António Noronha, President, Portugal–China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC)
  • 19:40 – Keynote Address by the Guest of Honour ,To be announced shortly.
  • 19:55 – Business Merit Awards Ceremony
  • 20:25 – General Vasco Rocha Vieira Award Presentation
  • 20:30 – Gala Dinner
  • 21:15 – Address by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Portugal
  • 21:25 – Address by the Municipality of Changsha, Hunan Province (TBC)
  • 21:35 – Closing Remarks

The preliminary programme is available for download HERE.

Our Guest of Honour will be announced soon – stay tuned!


Registration

Registration for the 11th Portugal–China Gala is now open.

Secure your place at the premier annual event celebrating the economic, business and institutional relations between Portugal and China.

👉 Register here

As tradition dictates, the Gala will bring together Government representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, investors, institutional representatives and members of the Portuguese and Chinese communities, providing an exclusive setting for high-level networking, strengthening existing relationships, establishing new partnerships and fostering future cooperation.

Places are limited, and early registration is therefore strongly recommended.


Sponsorship Opportunities

The 11th Portugal–China Gala offers a unique platform to enhance your organisation’s visibility among a highly qualified audience of decision-makers, investors, business leaders and institutional representatives from both Portugal and China.

Our sponsorship packages offer a range of exclusive benefits, including brand visibility before and during the event, presence across promotional materials, institutional and business networking opportunities, and reserved tables for clients, partners or colleagues.

If you would like to associate your organisation with one of the most prestigious events in the Portugal–China economic and institutional calendar, please request our sponsorship brochure by emailing geral@ccilc.pt and discover the package best suited to your organisation’s objectives.

We look forward to welcoming you on 28 October at the Salão Preto e Prata, Casino Estoril, for another memorable edition of the Portugal–China Gala, as we continue to build a future of cooperation, innovation and shared prosperity together.

For further information or specific enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.