Sociedade Ponto Verde Celebrates 30 Years with Conference on Packaging Recycling Innovation

November 14, 2026

Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) marks three decades of activity with the conference “Packaging and Innovation Always on Point,” which will take place on 19 November, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Técnico Innovation Center (Instituto Superior Técnico) in Lisbon, according to a press release.

According to the same source, together with a panel of experts and partners, SPV will discuss the importance of innovation for a future of packaging recycling with greater responsibility, more action, and more results, aimed at helping the country meet its environmental targets.

Among the highlights is the keynote session by José Soares, Full Professor of Physiology at the University of Porto, who will reflect on the role of humans in a world undergoing rapid technological change; a conversation that brings together Ana Trigo Morais, SPV’s CEO, and Artificial Intelligence; and the presence of the artist Leonel Moura, who will delve into how technology can be an ally in the creation of art. Complete program here.

This day will cross science, art, technology, and industry, and will bring together public and corporate decision-makers, regulators, waste-management systems, academia, and startups.

Thomas Berger
Thomas Berger
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