Program
A week of technology and culture
For seven days, through exhibitions, installations, artistic and technological performances, conferences, hackathons, a gaming area, and other experiences, the aim is to strengthen Aveiro's positioning as the epicenter of the technology route and as a hub for attracting technology and creative industries.
TECHDAYS AVEIRO – Building Our Future
02nd to 08th of October
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PRISMA / Art Light Tech
04th to 07th of October
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Aveiro Tech Week's program of activities is structured according to the following areas:
Tech Sessions
Our Tech Sessions are conversation sessions that aim to bring together, on the same stage, national and international speakers to discuss the importance of technology in city management and corporate competitiveness, as well as the impactful ways in which technology can enrich the consumer experience and enhance the quality of life for citizens.
Oct 02nd | 12:00 - 13:00 @Teatro Aveirense • Opening Session
This event marks the start and welcome of the 4th edition of Aveiro Tech Week, dedicated to promoting technology, art, and culture, with the participation of various representatives from the national political, institutional, and economic spheres, among other guests, sponsors, and artists.
The opening session begins with a visit to some of the technological and artistic installations on display from October 2nd to 4th in various public spaces in the city of Aveiro and ends with a lecture at the Teatro Aveirense.
This session features the presence of:
José Ribau Esteves, Mayor of Aveiro
João Paulo Firmeza, Diretor of Innovation and Digital Strategy at Altice Labs
Rui Lopes, Executive President of Inova-Ria
Paulo Jorge Ferreira, Rector of the University of Aveiro
Mário Campolargo, Secretary of State for Digitalization and Administrative Modernization
Public: General Public
Participation: Free. Limited to 310 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 3rd | 14:00 - 16:30 @Teatro Aveirense • Micro.eletronics: Portugal as a Global Player in the Semiconductor Market
This conference, promoted by the Microelectronics Agenda Consortium, is exclusively dedicated to the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. This agenda is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and involves a group of 17 partners with the aim of positioning Portugal at the forefront of the semiconductor management, production, distribution, and recycling market, capable of properly supplying Europe and other countries on a global scale.
The microelectronics sector has faced difficulties in accessing and providing components and systems at the European level, and there is a need for Europe to have greater autonomy in this influential and structural sector for the digital transition.
14:00 | Reception and welcoming of participants
14:30 | Welcome
José Ribau Esteves, Mayor of Aveiro
14:40 | Keynote Speaker
Fernando Alfaiate, President of the Mission Structure for Recovering Portugal (PRR)
15:00 | Microelectronics Agenda: ambition, path, and horizon
António Barny, Grants Senior Manager at Amkor Portugal
Rita Santos, Project Manager at Fi Group
Pedro Almeida, General Director of PCI - Creative Science Park Aveiro Region
Questions and Answers
15:45 | European Future of Semiconductors - European Semiconductors for a Better Future
Diogo Vaz, Advisor to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Higher Education
Questions and Answers
16:30 | Closing
Pedro Cilínio, Secretary of State for the Economy
17:00 | Networking
Public: General Public | Industry Professionals in semiconductors and microeletronics | Technology-Development Companies | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 310 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 4th | 14:00 - 16:30 @Teatro Aveirense • City: Open Data and Cibersecurity
This conference aims to discuss the importance of access to urban data in the management of territories and raise awareness about the significance of data security in the digital modernization of society.
In the face of increasingly complex challenges, the use of urban data, especially in real-time, provides municipalities with the foundation and support for decision-making that has implications for the development of smart and sustainable cities and territories. These decisions are based on up-to-date knowledge and information across various domains that contribute to the well-being of people, including the economy, social inclusion, environment, risk management, mobility, among others.
14:00 | Reception and welcoming of participants
14:30 | Opening
Tito Vieira, Member of the Board of Directors of the Agency for Administrative Modernization (AMA)
14:45 | Panel Discussion
Rui Gomes, Director of Information Systems at the Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (Coimbra Hospital and University Center)
Paulo Sanches, Director of Innovation and Development at the Polícia Judiciária (Judicial Police)
André Zúquete, Researcher and Professor at the University of Aveiro
Filipe Cabral Pinto, Exploratory Innovation - New Trends Group Leader at Altice Labs
Questions and Answers
16:15 | Closing
José Ribau Esteves, Mayor of Aveiro
Public: General Public | Policymakers | Researchers & Academics | Technology & Innovation Experts | Data Scientists & Analysts | Entrepreneurial Community
Participation: Free. Limited to 310 people.
Registration: Here
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Workshops
Aveiro Tech Week provides for the promotion of several short or long-term workshops, dedicated to different themes, and whose organization is the responsibility of the Aveiro City Council, sponsors or partner entities of the event.
Oct 2nd | 17:00 - 19:00 @Atlas Aveiro, Aveiro Tech City Hub, 2nd Floor • Route25 - Autonomous and Conected Mobility
This session, organized by Instituto de Telecomunicações and Capgemini, marks the beginning of the Route25 project - Mobilizing Agenda for Autonomous, Intelligent, Interoperable, and Inclusive Mobility, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) under the Mobilizing Agendas for Business Innovation. The aim is to discuss the contribution of this project to enhancing the competitiveness and resilience of the Portuguese economy, based on R&D and innovation, as well as its impact on the future of mobility and city management.
The Route25 project aims to develop competencies in the field of connected mobility and autonomous driving in five areas of intervention:
Assisted and Autonomous Driving for Safe Mobility.
Digital Experience and Adapted Connectivity for Cooperative Mobility.
Connected Infrastructures for Resilient and Inclusive Cities.
Intelligent Infrastructure for Low-Carbon Inter-municipal Mobility.
Large-Scale Demonstrators.
Public: General Public | Government and Policy Representatives | Urban Planners | Researchers & Academics | Technology & Innovation Experts | Entrepreneurial Community
Participation: Free. Limited to 80 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 3rd | 10:00 - 12:00 @Atlas Aveiro, Aveiro Tech City Hub, 2nd Floor • Digital Transition in the Habitat Value Chain
This session, organized by Cluster Habitat Sustentável, aims to promote discussion on the digital transition occurring in companies and other entities involved in the construction and rehabilitation of buildings, infrastructure, and cities. These encompass various sectors within the habitat value chain. What changes will occur in professional activities related to this entire value chain, such as architecture and engineering? How can the Digital Innovation Hub of the Central Region (PTcentroDiH) assist companies in this transition? Join the discussion with a panel of experts.
Public: General Public | Government & Municipal Representatives | Urban Planners & Designers | Architects & Engineers | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 80 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 3rd | 16:00 - 18:00 @Atlas Aveiro, Aveiro Tech City Hub, 2nd Floor • Technological Free Zone
This session, organized by the University of Aveiro, aims to discuss the creation of regulatory and facilitating conditions to support the testing and experimentation of innovative products and services by SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and startups. In this context, Technological Free Zones (ZLTs) are presented as a "safe space" where companies can test innovative products, services, business models, and delivery mechanisms.
Recipients: General Public | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | Startups | Government & Regulatory Authorities | Business Incubators & Accelerators | Investors | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 80 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 4th | 10:00 - 13:00 @Atlas Aveiro, Aveiro Tech City Hub, 2nd Floor • Cibersecurity: A Challenge for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
The increasing exposure to the digital world, with the growing use of data as a resource in economic activities within organizations, requires additional efforts from SMEs to protect their assets and ensure their normal operation. The rising volume and sophistication of cyberattacks and attack techniques further exacerbate the problem. Maintaining cybersecurity in an ever-evolving threat landscape is a challenge for all organizations. To keep up with constantly changing security risks, a more proactive and adaptive approach is necessary.
In this session, in addition to identifying some basic rules to minimize problems, there will be a focus on support mechanisms that SMEs can leverage to navigate this constantly changing digital world more effectively. This session will be promoted by the Entreprise Cluster TICE.PT.
Recipients: General Public | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | Startups | Government & Regulatory Authorities | IT & Security Professionals | Cibersecurity Solution Providers | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 80 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 4rd | 16:00 - 18:00 @Atlas Aveiro, Aveiro Tech City Hub, 2nd Floor • National Test Bed Network - Aveiro as an Innovation Hub
This session aims to present some of the Test Beds with a direct connection to Aveiro and discuss their role and impact in supporting innovation and consequent economic development, especially in the validation of disruptive products and services from the laboratory phase to commercialization.
The concept of Test Beds, considered as innovation hubs and integrated into the Incentive System for Companies 4.0, aims to create a national network of infrastructure and equipment for testing and experimenting with innovative products and services by SMEs and startups. The goal is to accelerate their industrialization, commercialization, and digital transition.
Through a collaborative process, the intention is to create conditions for sharing knowledge and experience, through case studies, to contribute to SMEs' and startups' learning of digital processes.
This workshop aims to present some of the Test Beds directly linked to Aveiro, promoted by entities such as HORSE (formerly RENAULT CACIA), The Navigator Company, Brisa/Altice Labs, Ubiwhere, and PCI - Creative Science Park Aveiro Region, and discuss their impact on supporting innovation and consequent economic development, especially in transitioning disruptive products and services from laboratory validation to the commercialization phase.
16:30 | Reception and welcoming of participants
17:00 | Welcome
João Machado, City Councilor of Aveiro
17:05 | Presentation of Aveiro's Test Beds *
The Smart Lab, Leonel Simões, Head of Ecosystem & Business Development at HORSE (formerly Renault Cacia)
Navigator Digital Bed, Pedro Matos Silva, Digital Technology Director at The Navigator Company
Digital Nervous System Testbed, Sandra Barnabé, Innovation Manager at Ubiwhere
Aveiro Media Competence Center, João Moraes Palmeiro, Executive Director at Aveiro Media Competence Center Test Bed
NextGen Mobility, Lara Moura, Representative of Brisa Group
17:55 | Questions and Answers
18:25 | Closing
João Machado, City Councilor of Aveiro
HORSE | The Smart Lab | Focused on the automotive industry, with two pillars: Digitalization of the industry and New mobility concepts driven by digital technologies.
THE NAVIGATOR COMPANY | Navigator Digital Bed | Focused on the forest, pulp, energy, and paper industry.
UBIWHERE | Digital Nervous System Testbed | Focused on technologies like computing continuum, 5G, IoT-edge-to-cloud, zero-touch automation, among others.
BRISA/ALTICE LABS | NextGen Mobility | Focused on information technology, mobility, and logistics domains.
Recipients: General Public | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | Startups | Government & Policy Representatives | Business Incubators & Accelerators | Investors | Researchers & Academics | Entrepreneurs
Participation: Free. Limited to 80 people.
Registration: Here
Oct 4th | 16:00 - 18:00 @ Cloisters of the Mercy Church • Porto Digital and CESAR - Opportunities and Differences
Presentation of the Porto Digital Europe Hub and how companies can join the European Hub. Presentation of the CESAR Europa Project and the products and partnerships that CESAR offers in Portugal. This session is promoted by Brasil Tech Days.
Recipients: General Public | Technology Companies | Entrepreneurs | Startups | Government Representatives | Business Associations & Trade Organizations | Investors | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 50 people.
Oct 5th | 16:00 - 18:00 @Cloisters of the Mercy Church • Brazilian Technology Ecosystem
Presentation of Various Brazilian Institutions in the Innovation and Technology Field. This session is promoted by Brazil Tech Days.
Recipients: General Public | Technology Professionals | Entrepreneurs | Startups | Government & Policy Representatives | Investors | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 50 people.
Oct 6th | 16:00 - 18:00 @Cloisters of the Mercy Church • Artificial Intelligence
Applications and Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Organizations. This session is promoted by Brazil Tech Days.
Recipients: General Public | Technology Professionals | Entrepreneurs | Data Scientists & AI Practicioners | Government & Regulatory Authorities | Investors | Researchers & Academics
Participation: Free. Limited to 50 people.
Workshops
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Expo
Throughout the urban center of the city of Aveiro, various innovative and technological projects will be presented to the public, assuming the city as a living space for experimentation and reinforcing the importance of technology as an innovation accelerator in favor of economic development and quality of life improvement.
Oct 02nd to 04th @ Praça da República e Largo do Mercado Manuel Firmino • Demonstrations of Technological Innovations
OCTOBER 02nd and 03rd
Praça da República
15:20 | Instituto de Telecomunicações | Road Safety - Demonstration of automatic vehicle braking based on approaching danger, detected by the sensor network of the Aveiro Tech City Living Lab.
OCTOBER 02nd to 04th
Largo do Mercado Manuel Firmino
14:00 | Craftable Software | Sports Insfrastructure Management // Aveiro Tech City Challenges
14:15 | IMDigital | Digital Construction Book // Aveiro Tech City Challenges
14:30 | Ubiwhere | Digital Nervous System Testbed - Presentation of the Ecosystem of Companies and Solutions hosted in the Ubiwhere TestBed - smart parking, efficient electric charging management, data platform, flaw detection in the automotive production line, monitoring fish growth in an aquarium.
Praça da República
15:05 | Sinalarte | Forest Fire Protection Sensors - Autonomous, energy-efficient microsensors, easily installed on trees, communicate in a network and detect forest fires early.
15:55 | 3Finery | Augmented Reality to support the Visually Impaired using Aveiro Tech City Living Lab data // Aveiro Tech City Challenges
16:10 | DeepNeuronic | Artificial Intelligence in Automatic Incident Detection and Urban Mobility Analytics // Aveiro Tech City Challenges
Ongoing | iGirouette | Interactive Digital Street Signage - A single directional signage device capable of providing more and better information about various events and places to visit by rotating digital directional signs.
Cloisters of the Mercy Church
14h-17h | VR360 | Aveiro Brush VR - Virtual reality glasses that allow users to immerse themselves in painting three-dimensional virtual objects that are iconic in Aveirense culture.
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Public: General public | Students | Business Fabric
Participation: Free.
Gaming
The Gaming area will be equipped with a set of pre-programmed actions and activities, branded as “Aveiro Techdays 2023”, with the objective of presenting and enabling the experimentation of video games, as well as the holding of tournaments on stage and in livestream.
With a dedicated area of 5000m2, the Gaming takes place in Pavilion B of the Aveiro Exhibition Park. In addition to the exhibition area dedicated to the latest technologies, gaming will also host the presence of influencers and streamers, who will enhance the event by signing autographs, talks, duels or even performances, including quizzes and sports tournaments.
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Education
At Aveiro Tech Week, the education area provides a set of activities based on the STEAM methodology (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) and in which the main objective is to allow greater contact with children and young people with the tools and equipment STEAM, as well as sharing with the community the initiatives and projects already implemented in all educational establishments in the Municipality.
Oct 03rd and 06th | 17:30 - 19:30 @Casa Municipal da Cidadania • Workshop UBBU
This workshop will allow children and youngsters to experience and contact with UBBU platform and taking their first steps in coding world while addressing subjects and themes that are also present in their curricular plans.
UBBU is a platform that aims to develop basic faculties and knowledge of computer science, logical reasoning, problem solving skills and performance improvement in various areas such as mathematics and other STEAM domains.
Target group: Children from 8 years old
Participation: Limited to 12 participants, upon prior registration until Oct 02nd.
Registration: cidadania@cm-aveiro.pt ou 234 406 522
Oct 05th to 07th | 10:00 - 17:30 @Largo do Mercado Manuel Firmino • Inflatable Cinema - Art, Creativity, and Community
The inflatable cinema is a mobile cinema for children aimed at promoting cinematic art and short films as technological tools for inclusive and participatory education. Providing access to such pedagogical and technological resources for children allows for inspiration and the multiplication of possibilities, as elements of cinema's history and language are introduced as facilitators and liberators of imagination.
Program: Here.
Target group: Oct 05th and 07th dedicated to children and families | Oct 6th dedicated to preschool and 1st Cycle of Basic Education
Participation: Free
Registration: cidadania@cm-aveiro.pt or 234 406 522 (Applicable only to participation by educational institutions).
Oct 4th | 14:00 - 20:00 @Companies and Atlas Aveiro, Aveiro Tech City Hub, 2nd Floor • Aveiro Tech City Open Day
The City of Aveiro, within the scope of Aveiro Tech City initiative, will hold the 3RD edition of Aveiro Tech City "Open Day" event in partnership with four companies of relevant importance for the economic development of the region (EXTRUSAL, ALELUIA-CERÂMICAS, RODI and DIATOSTA).
“Aveiro Tech City Open Day” consists of guided visits of university students to those 4 mentioned companies, followed by a networking moment between the the municipality, the companies, the academic community, entrepreneurs and general public.
With this initiative, it is hoped that “Aveiro Tech City Open Day” fulfills the following objectives:
- Make known to the academic community, the business dynamics of Aveiro, their activities, business strategies, challenges and qualified jobs they offer, thus complementing the theoretical and practical content of the learning process of university students.
- Strengthen the link between the Municipality of Aveiro, the University and local companies, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Target group: University Students
Participation: Free. Limited to 80/100 people.
Registration: Here.
Oct 04th | 17:00 - 19:30 @Casa Municipal da Cidadania • Workshop Tech Lab - Electric Circuits
Llama, Panda, Lion, Rabbit, Sheep, Giraffe... choose one of the six animals, create your project, and make it interactive. To do this, you will use your creativity, assemble electrical circuits, solder, and build an electronic device.
It's easy and so much fun!
Sign up for this workshop now
Target group: Children and Youth from 8 years old
Participation: Free. Limited to 12 participants, upon prior registration until Oct 02nd.
Registration: cidadania@cm-aveiro.pt or 234 406 522
Oct 05th | 10:00 - 13:00 @Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva • Open Day Escola Ciência Viva
Escola Ciência Viva is dedicated to 4th grade students of the 1st Cycle of Basic Education of the Aveiro Municipality and promotes Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), combining practical and experimental work in science education with the educational environment characteristic of a Science Center.
On this day, Escola Ciência Viva will open its doors to the entire community, providing an opportunity for everyone to engage with the contents and exercises practiced!
Target group: General public | Children of the 1st Cycle of Basic Education
Participation: Free. Limited to 20 participants per hour, upon prior registration.
Registration: fabrica.cienciaviva@ua.pt
Oct 05th | 14:00 - 17:00 @Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva • Open Tech Lab 1st Cycle of Basic Education
In this initiative, we challenge the community to experience the equipment, materials and STEAM dynamics that “Tech Lab” of 1st Cycle of Basic Education provides to teachers and students, in a school context.
Tech Lab project, implemented in all schools of the Municipality, aims to promote interest and mastery of STEAM skills among the educational community, providing to students the contact with electronics, robotics, tools, diverse machinery and 3D printer, allowing them to develop essential skills for their academic, professional and personal future.
Target group: General public | 1st Cycle Educational Community
Participation: Free
Oct 07th | 14:00 - 17:00 @Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva • Open Tech Lab 2nd and 3rd Cycle of Basic Education
In this initiative, we challenge the community to experience the equipment, materials and STEAM dynamics that “Tech Lab” of 2nd and 3rd Cycle of Basic Education provides to teachers and students, in a school context.
Tech Lab project, implemented in all schools of the Municipality, aims to promote interest and mastery of STEAM skills among the educational community, providing to students the contact with electronics, robotics, tools, diverse machinery and 3D printer, allowing them to develop essential skills for their academic, professional and personal future.
Target group: General public | 2nd and 3rd Cycle Educational Community
Participation: Free
Oct 07th | 14:30 - 17:30 @Casa Municipal da Cidadania • Workshop Tech Lab - Programming and Robotics
The Programming and Robotics workshop aims to introduce participants to various technological equipment so that they can creatively and dynamically explore the surprises, in the form of challenges, that we have prepared for this 100% STEAM Education moment.
Target group: Children and Youth from 8 years old
Participation: Free. Limited to 12 participants, upon prior registration until Oct 02nd.
Registration: cidadania@cm-aveiro.pt or 234 406 522
Hackathon
Oct 02nd to 04th | 09:00 - 20:00 @Online & Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva • HACKATHON Aveiro Tech City
The "Aveiro Tech City" Hackathon is a programming competition where participants, organized into teams based on their skills and knowledge, seek to develop innovative and disruptive solutions for three challenges presented by technology-based companies in the Aveiro ecosystem: Altice Labs, Bosch, and a challenge from Aveiro Tech City Living Lab.
A total of €15,000 in cash prizes is at stake (€5,000 for each one of the three challenges).
Challenge #1 – powered by Altice Labs - Immersive Data Visualization for Smart Cities
Challenge #2 – powered by Bosch Aveiro - Smart Shower
Challenge #3 – powered by Aveiro Tech City Living Lab – Aveiro CityHack
The program of the Aveiro Tech City Hackathon also includes support from various mentors, coding, networking, and lots of fun. It kicks off on October 2nd with an online opening session that marks the start of the competition. October 4th is dedicated to the programming marathon, and at the end of the day, at 20:00, the three winning teams will be announced.
Target group: Technology community; Students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of programming, UX, web design, or other areas.
Participation: Free with registration.
Registration: Here.
Oct 02nd to 04th | 09h30 - 12h30 | 14h00 - 17h00 | & Oct 06th | 09h30 - 12h30 @Casa Municipal da Cidadania • Hackathon UBBU
The "UBBU" Hackathon aims to challenge students to complete exercises on the UBBU platform dedicated to the Municipality of Aveiro and to create their own project proposal within this context.
UBBU is a platform designed to enhance basic computer science skills, logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and overall performance in various areas, including mathematics and other STEAM domains.
Target group: 1st Cycle of Basic Education students from the Municipality
Participation: Limited to 7 Classes (1 per School Group).
Oct 06th | 10:00 - 17:30 @Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva • Hackathon TECH LAB
The "TECH LAB" Hackathon aims to provide high school students with exposure to the equipment and materials integrated into the Tech Lab project, challenging them to undertake small tasks that promote creativity, imagination, and problem-solving.
The Tech Lab project, implemented in all schools of the Municipality, has the overarching goal of fostering interest in and mastery of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) skills within the educational community. This is achieved by offering experimental spaces that allow students to interact with electronics, robotics, various tools, machinery, and 3D printing, enabling them to develop essential skills for their academic, professional, and personal futures
Target group: Secondary School students from the Municipality.
Participation: Limited to 4 Classes (1 per Secondary School).
Culture
Oct 04th to 07th | 20:00 - 24:00 @Multiple Locations • PRISMA
PRISMA 2023 is dedicated to humanity's relationship with nature and is titled 'No Problemo,' an ironic expression recently seen on clothing items and popular in the 90s due to a movie where a cyborg came from the future to save humanity (from itself).
Above all, we can say that 'no problemo' is the expression that best encapsulates the human attitude toward the environment, ignoring the signs that indicate we are on the path to catastrophe due to the excessive exploitation of natural resources and the use of polluting energy sources. In essence, the world has been considered 'always at our service' to fulfill our needs.
In this context, we can remember the many artists who have taken on a more active role, warning of the dangers of a negligent attitude toward nature. This edition of PRISMA acknowledges this by bringing together a group of creators who, through the combination of art and technology, are dedicated to celebrating the natural beauty of our planet. Each in their own way, they show how it is possible to consider a balance among the elements of this complex equation we call life.
Returning to the current trend of using quotes on t-shirts, we suggest an old indigenous saying to remind us that 'we do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.' Or a simpler one, 'big problemo adelante.
Website: https://prisma.aveiro.pt/en/
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