Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of attending and speaking at countless events, conferences, and community gatherings across Portugal and around the world.
Yet there is something unique about CollabDays.
It is not just another technology conference.
It is not simply a collection of technical sessions.
It is a community-driven event, built by people who genuinely believe that sharing knowledge helps everyone grow.
It's a place where someone taking their first steps in technology can have a conversation with industry experts, Microsoft MVPs, and experienced practitioners. It's where new friendships are formed, partnerships emerge, and opportunities are created.
Most importantly, it's where we all learn from each other.
A Community That Keeps Evolving
Many of you may remember the event from its earlier days as CollabDays Lisbon.
Today, it has evolved into CollabDays Portugal, reflecting a broader vision and a commitment to serving the entire Portuguese technology community.
Over the years, we've witnessed incredible growth in the Microsoft ecosystem across Portugal. Organizations are embracing cloud technologies, AI is transforming the way we work, and communities have never been more important.
The mission, however, remains unchanged:
Bring people together, share high-quality knowledge, and inspire innovation through collaboration.
The Technologies Shaping 2026
Looking at this year's agenda, one trend immediately stands out:
Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future. It's the present.
Many of the sessions focus on topics such as:
- AI Agents
- Agentic AI
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Microsoft Foundry
- Microsoft Agent Framework
- Azure AI
- Power Platform
- AI Security and Governance
These are the conversations organizations are having right now, and they are reflected throughout the event's agenda.
Questions such as:
- How can we safely adopt AI?
- How do we govern AI-powered solutions?
- How can Copilot increase productivity while maintaining security?
- What does the future of intelligent agents look like?
- How do organizations prepare for an AI-first world?
will be explored by some of the most respected experts in the
Microsoft community.
Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot, and Beyond
As expected, the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem remains at the heart of the event.
The 2026 edition features sessions covering Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot, Power Platform, security, governance, application development, and emerging AI technologies.
From practical Copilot adoption strategies and AI readiness guidance to advanced discussions around Agentic Engineering and Microsoft Foundry, attendees will gain insights that can be applied immediately within their organizations.
What makes these sessions particularly valuable is the focus on real-world experience. These aren't theoretical discussions. They are lessons learned from actual projects, real customer scenarios, and practical implementations.
The Real Value Is in the People
While the technical content is always exceptional, what truly makes CollabDays special is the community itself.
The conversations that happen during coffee breaks, lunch, and networking moments are often just as valuable as the sessions on stage.
This is where ideas are exchanged.
This is where future collaborations begin.
This is where professionals discover new opportunities, new perspectives, and new ways of solving challenges.
Whether you're a developer, IT professional, consultant, architect, business leader, or student, you'll find yourself surrounded by people who share the same passion for learning and innovation.
A Personal Invitation
As both a Microsoft MVP and one of the organizers of this event, I feel incredibly proud to be part of a community that continues to grow stronger every year.
Events like CollabDays only exist because people are willing to share what they know, support one another, and contribute to something bigger than themselves.
That spirit of collaboration is exactly what makes this event so special.
If you've attended previous editions, you already know the impact a single day can have.
If this is your first time, I encourage you to join us and experience it for yourself.
Mark your calendar for October 16th, 2026, and come spend the day with some of the brightest minds in the Microsoft ecosystem.
I have no doubt you'll leave with new ideas, new connections, and a fresh perspective on where technology is heading next.
I look forward to seeing you in Porto.
👉 Register today: CollabDays Portugal 2026
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