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With over 10,000 students, 11 campuses distributed across 3 countries, a cultural Hub in New York and an international community of more than 200,000 Alumni, IED is the largest European network of Art and Design schools. Since 1966, it has been training professionals capable of interpreting and guiding the evolution of the creative industries, combining vision, critical thinking, experimentation and connection with the professional world. IED is an inclusive, transdisciplinary school that uses design as a universal language for change.

At HAVAS LISBOA, advertising is more than campaigns: it is a laboratory of ideas where strategy and emotion meet to transform brands into stories. They connect Lisbon with the world, challenge the obvious, and create real impact with every idea—designed to be remembered, shared, and felt.

CASPER FILMS is more than a production company. It creates films because it believes that good stories can – and should – change the world. It creates with love and creativity. It is the “House of Good Times”, it is Home. For CASPER FILMS, filmmaking is a celebration of life.

DOUBLE J COLLECTIVE is a Dubai-based contemporary art gallery advancing material-led practices from the Gulf and beyond. Working across clay, glass, textile, metal, wood, cork and hybrid media, the gallery represents artists for whom material is not simply a means of production, but a source of knowledge, experimentation and meaning. Through exhibitions, commissions and research, supports artists who transform technical mastery and material knowledge into distinctly contemporary artistic languages.

EGEAC is a municipal company responsible for preserving, promoting, and managing some of the Lisbon's most iconic cultural spaces, including monuments, museums, galleries, theaters, and cinemas. It organizes the Festas de Lisboa and other major cultural events throughout the year. For the past 30 years, it has ensured a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and democratic programming.

MOP, Multimedia Outdoors Portugal, is a leading outdoor advertising company in Portugal. With extensive national coverage, it is recognized for its strong presence in public transport and other high-visibility areas, providing dynamic and effective advertising solutions​.

CISION is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. It provides PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media  professionals with the tools they need to excel in today’s data-driven world.

CALVELEX is a leading company in the fashion industry, known for its excellence and constant reinvention, which eventually led to the emerging partnership with ModaLisboa, as a hub of creativity and talent, linking industry, design, and bringing the "factory" closer to the future of the Portuguese fashion market.

FABRICS4FASHION is committed to support Fashion Designers through their creative projects, linking them to a worldwide selection from the biggest fabric library. The gap between the market, the industry and the designer and the willing to overcome it made us proud sponsors of the young talented minds part of Sangue Novo, bringing all the parts closer every edition.

BUREL FACTORY was founded in 2006 in Serra da Estrela with the mission of preserving and revitalizing the cultural, industrial and ancestral heritage of wool production and the art of burel. With a focus on slow production, sustainable processes, and certifications, it reinvents burel through manual techniques, merging tradition with contemporary design to create pieces for fashion, interiors, art and architecture. A pillar of sustainability in Portugal, it was honored by Monocle with the Design Award for Best in Textiles.

RIOPELE blends tradition with innovation to craft premium, eco-friendly fabrics. Sustainability drives the company, which uses advanced tech and ethical sourcing to create high-quality textiles. Investing in new fibers, recycled polyester, and clean energy, RIOPELE minimize waste and emissions. Committed to a greener future, we prove style and sustainability go hand in hand.

RDD Textiles is a pioneer in sustainable innovation, offering integrated solutions for global fashion brands. RDD Textiles redefines the future of fashion through co-creation, technology, and the conscious development of premium circular knits made with disruptive materials and finishings.

With 21 years of experience, SHOWPRESS Press & PR Office stands out for its close relationships with key players in the Portuguese Fashion industry. More than just a communication agency, it is a trusted partner to brands, Designers, and events, creating authentic connections and tailor-made solutions that reflect the essence of each client.

CAOS is not just a name, it’s an attitude. A creative house where strategy and creativity meet to transform brands into living culture and talents into taste makers. CAOS creates experiences and concepts that breathe identity and movement. It develops creative and effective strategies. For anyone seeking to make a difference, CAOS sets the standard.

Founded in 2024, NÚMERO M AGENCY is a content and social media agency with an Iberian presence, focused on premium brands in Fashion, beauty, lifestyle, hospitality and dining. They believe the pillars — strategy, creativity and connection — are the decisive combination to deliver the best results for their clients.

With a vast know how managing and producing large-scale events, GROOVE DIGITAL creates and delivers tailor-made solutions for every challenge. Experts in resource optimisation and problem-solving, they are like a Swiss Army knife for other companies, integrating into the organisation to turn ideas into powerful experiences.

CONTRACOUTURA is a Portuguese platform covering fashion, music, lifestyle, and youth culture since 2018. It delivers daily editorial content while operating as a creative studio and talent network, connecting brands and communities through culture.

FOODSTORY represents a new generation of catering in Portugal, combining contemporary creativity, operational rigour and a respect for Portuguese gastronomic tradition. It develops personalised gastronomic experiences using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced products, tailored to each event’s identity and guided by quality and attention to detail. A regular partner of major events, the company operates in exclusive venues such as Centro Cultural de Belém, the Royal Treasury Museum and Rive Rouge.

GLEBA works with locally sourced grains to produce flavorful and distinctive breads. It´s a natural fermentation bakery that combines tradition, in the name of sustainability and health, with the reinvention of the future, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. A future where innovation and craftsmanship go hand in hand in a constant balance.

With over 20 years of experience, AMENO creates climate solutions that combine comfort, technology and efficiency. With an approach grounded in experience and technical expertise, AMENO meets both permanent and temporary needs, across indoor and outdoor spaces, with solutions tailored to different contexts and requirements. Because no two spaces are the same, finding the right solution is essential to creating the ideal conditions for comfort and well-being.

OFFICIAL TV AND RADIO

RTP is the operator of public service of Radio and Television of Portugal. Is a cultural reference for all Portuguese with a rich and diverse universe of 8 television channels, 7 radio stations and online brands. RTP is active around the values ​​common to European Public Services: Universality, Independence, Excellence, Diversity, Responsibility and Innovation. Connects consumers, citizens and customers.

MÁXIMA is a leading women’s magazine in Portugal. Today, it includes a website, updated daily, an annual print issue and a tv show aimed at different generations and that go beyond gender. MÁXIMA focuses on issues such as equality, and diversity as well as fashion, beauty and lifestyle. They are all part of the title’s identity. MÁXIMA continues to organize the most important Beauty awards in the country as well as an annual beauty event.

PORTUGUESE SOUL is a project from APICCAPS. Is a love story that is materialized in two annual luxury printed editions, with over 200 pages and distributed in the five continents. It exists for the love of art, Portuguese footwear and leather accessories and for the accumulated know-how from several generations. For the love of fashion, creativity and design with the label “made in Portugal”. A proof of a country with many talents.

UMBIGO is an independent art and culture platform, which includes a quarterly printed magazine, an online publication, a network for art and a program of various curatorial activities.

SABER VIVER is a women's magazine focused on beauty, fashion, well-being and lifestyle. It's aspirational, trendy and optimistic. Is the “personal adviser” who highlights fashion and beauty trends, the “cool hunter” who reveals first-hand experiences of culture, leisure, lifestyle and gastronomy, and is also the expert on health, nutrition, family topics, behavior, career and finances.

MODAPORTUGAL magazine, created by CENIT, showcases Portuguese fashion and the textile industry through innovative editorial content, highlighting national creativity, quality, and authenticity. It also serves as an international platform, reinforcing Portugal as a reference for talent, innovation, and sustainability.

VERSA is the Media Capital Group's brand specialized in Trends and Lifestyle. It is distinctly positioned in its segment as "The Other Side of Lifestyle", a signature that translates the work of the team of "Genuinfluencers" and Cool Hunters who, in Portugal and around the world, bring and tell the news, trends, emerging behaviors and curiosities in their own tone and in a genuine and almost immersive way. There is Fashion, Beauty, Luxury, Gastronomy, Art, Design, Travel every day on digital and every Friday in Jornal Sol Magazine.

With 31 years of history, SAPO has established itself as a digital reference in Portugal, constantly reinventing itself without losing its essence. Looking ahead to the next generation of media, it unveils a new visual and conceptual identity, celebrating the past and marking a turning point in the digital future.

Since 1997, MODEM has connected professionals across fashion, design and contemporary art. Its seven B2B platforms map key international events, giving press, brands and companies a clear overview of the industry. By providing reliable information and facilitating partnerships, MODEM strengthens commercial and media networks worldwide.

CO-ORGANISER

The MUNICIPALITY OF LISBON, directly elected by citizens, has the mission of defining and implementing policies that promote the quality of life of citizens and the development of the municipality in different areas: Citizenship, Smart City, Sports, Human and Social Rights, Education, Public Space, Green Infrastructure, Finance, Housing, Urban Hygiene, Youth, Transport, Mobility, Municipal Works, Urban Planning, Animal Protection, Urban Rehabilitation, Human Resources, Health, Security, Information Systems, Transparency and Anti-Corruption, Urbanism. Lisbon currently has 24 parishes, with new responsibilities and increased financial resources.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Craft art in Portugal is a testament to centuries of tradition, where artisans create with skill and passion. From delicate lacework to intricate ceramics, each piece reflects the cultural heritage. Discover the beauty of hand-crafted items that tell a story of the land and its people.

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Lisbon, a city of contrasts where modernity naturally coexists with thousands of years of history, like a living museum and unlike any other in the world. With a magical location and so much to offer, from history to fashion, design, and gastronomy, and more. The visitors return to their destinations with many memories.

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MUDE – Design Museum is a museum dedicated to all expressions of design. Currently with nearly 17.000 inventory entries, 19 collections, and 5 sections (Fashion, scene, product, graphic, contemporary jewelry), one of its main missions is the preservation, study, exhibition, dissemination, and internationalization of its collection. MUDE is also conceived as a cultural center dedicated to design, with areas for exhibition, creation, education, debate, leisure, meeting, conversation, and sharing.

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The precious objects of the Portuguese Royal Crown are on permanent public display in a stunning contemporary museum in the new wing of the Ajuda Palace in Lisbon. Three-times Museum of the Year winner at national and international level, the ROYAL TREASURE MUSEUM displays a collection distinguished by its scale, rarity and quality. Housed within one of the world's largest safe boxes, the collection comprises more than a thousand pieces, including one of the largest known gold nuggets and over 22,000 precious stones.

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The Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes (SNBA), founded in 1901, is an association of artists bringing together painters, sculptors, architects, and visual artists. It promotes art and artists through exhibitions, training programmes, workshops, debates, and publications, while also preserving its collections, archives, and library. The SNBA hosts major retrospectives, contemporary and historical art awards and fairs, as well as other cultural initiatives. It also presents important collections and artistic archives.

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MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a space for contemporary creation, where memory, the present and the future intersect through art, architecture and technology. In 2026, it celebrates 10 years of a journey shaped by creativity, experimentation and dialogue between different forms of expression and audiences. On the banks of the River Tagus in Lisbon, MAAT is a unique place where culture, the city and the world come together, open to new ideas and new ways of imagining the future.

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MOLDO STUDIOS is a multidisciplinary creative space in central Lisbon that merges showroom, gallery, workshop, and cultural venue. Designed for collaboration and experimentation, it brings together art, design, architecture, and craft within a unique, multi-level setting that hosts exhibitions, performances, and hands-on experiences.

APICCAPS - Association of Portuguese Manufacturers of Footwear, Components, Leather Goods and Associated Articles is a national business association based in Porto. Founded in 1975, it represents the following sectors of activity: manufacture and sales of footwear; the footwear components industry; the leather goods, industry (bags, handbags, gloves, belts, etc.) and production and sale of equipment for the mentioned sectors.

ANIVEC - National Association of Clothing Manufacturers is the sector's representative body at national level and at various institutions worldwide bringing together companies active in the field of clothing and fashion, both upstream and downstream. Its attributions include carrying out all activities that contribute to the progress, innovation, sustainable governance and due diligence of its members.

CENIT – Centre for Textile Intelligence is a leading reference in strategic and market intelligence, with the mission of strengthening and advancing Portugal’s textile, clothing and Fashion industry. Through the MODAPORTUGAL brand, it implements an integrated strategy to enhance the value and promote Portuguese Fashion in both national and international markets. This initiative positions Portugal as a centre of excellence, built on quality, innovation and sustainability, promoting the "Made in Portugal" as a hallmark of distinction while reinforcing the connection between tradition, technology, creativity, design and sustainable production.