With the theme, “Facing The Tipping Points – The Path Of Cooperative Innovation For A Better World” GICS 2025 Portugal, will focus stand at a pivotal moment, uniquely positioned to drive innovation for a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Cooperatives stand at a decisive moment in history. To tackle environmental, economic, and social challenges, we must innovate, collaborate, and take responsibility.
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 demands bold action. By investing in human capital, transparency, and intercooperation, we can drive local solutions with global impact.
As we celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives, this event is a call to action—shaping a fairer, more resilient world, together.
Interactive dialogues and discussions will focus on three sub-themes:
GICS will develop meaningful content by collaborating closely with cooperatives and cooperative partners to ensure the sessions will be relevant, represent real-world situations, and can be useful and implementable, right away.
Torres Vedras, Portugal, at the Convention Center, Rua da Liberdade, 3 , Torres Vedras | Portugal
Portugal, as a member of the Schengen Area, follows the common visa rules of this zone. Citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland can enter Portugal without a visa, using a valid ID card or passport.
For short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, nationals from certain non-EU countries, such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, are also visa-exempt. However, nationals of many other countries must obtain a Schengen visa before traveling to Portugal. It is essential to check the specific visa requirements based on your nationality before traveling. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the Portuguese consulate or embassy in your country of residence.
