Read the interview with Elsa Rodrigues, the winner of the Points of U photo contest.

With the increasing use of crypto assets, it is important to understand the use of Blockchain in a decentralized world. This technology has in its genesis the ability to transform business, change global supply chains, materialize a shared economy and redefine companies and economy models, with short and medium term impacts on economic and social infrastructures. Nuno Silva Vieira, partner at Antas da Cunha ECIJA, leading the Legal Intelligence department, and Executive Coordinator of the Blockchain & Smart Contracts program, explains why it is essential to invest in knowledge about this technology to remain relevant in the market.

The 7th edition of the Estoril Conferences brings several news and changes - it was Silvia Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Estoril Conferences, who explained to us how the new chapter of the event focused on the major global challenges is being designed. 

Nova SBE Executive Education created the LEGO® Serious Play®: Introduction, which is now in its 5th edition - a training based on extensive research in the areas of management, organisational development, psychology and teaching, exploring the connection between hands and the cognitive system. João Castro, the program's Scientific Coordinator, explained to us how the little pieces can help sharpen decision-making in companies and strengthen leaders' skills.

The Nova SBE Sustainability Journey - a collection of educational programmes, events and conferences, debates and cultural activities dedicated to sustainability - has already started. Pedro Brito, Associate Dean of Nova School of Business & Economics, explains why it is so important to bring together universities, companies and decision-makers to address current sustainability challenges.

Tiago Godinho, head of the Digital Experience Lab at Nova SBE, explained to Executive IT the role of academia and the way technology is shaping the world around us.

Nova SBE has recently launched five executive Master's degrees to help with the professionals' career progression, which is scheduled to begin in October 2022. Applications are already open. Marta Pimentel, Executive Education Director at Nova School of Business & Economics, explains why investing in this type of training is important.