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Business Showcase and Qualifica-te Braga 2026 Opens with More Than 80 Companies and Organisations and 120 Exhibition Stands
The 2026 edition of the Business Showcase and Qualifica-te Braga officially opened today, establishing itself as one of the key moments of the Braga Economy Weeks programme, with a special focus on education, skills development and the municipality’s economic growth. The event brings together more than 80 leading companies and organisations, including research and development centres, schools and universities, spread across 120 exhibition stands, fostering direct interaction between young people, the educational community and the business sector.
The opening session was attended by the President of InvestBraga and Mayor of Braga, João Rodrigues, who highlighted the importance of the initiative as a meeting point between the city, young people and businesses.
“This is a successful meeting between young people and companies, where we showcase the very best that is being done in our municipality, as well as what is new, allowing students themselves to discover the opportunities available,” he stated.
The Mayor also emphasised Braga’s ability to attract talent from other territories, noting that “the training and education available in Braga do not fully meet the needs of companies, making it necessary to attract young people from neighbouring municipalities.” In this regard, he stressed that Braga “has been able to absorb the brain drain coming from other areas,” thanks to its dynamic business environment and the quality of life the city offers.
Meanwhile, Luís Rodrigues, Executive Board Member of InvestBraga, described the Business Showcase and Qualifica-te as “a central moment in the programme,” reinforcing the initiative’s role as a “privileged platform for young people” and an “important showcase for academia and businesses to demonstrate what they do best.”
The Business Showcase and Qualifica-te Braga 2026 aims to bring young people closer to the labour market, showcase education and employment opportunities, and strengthen the connection between schools, academia and the local economic ecosystem.
Until tomorrow, the event will feature a diverse programme of initiatives, demonstrations, presentations and networking opportunities between companies, educational institutions and visitors.