ACTIVITIES

ROMANTI TALKS

ROMANTI TALKS #3
FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Leadership and Innovation

Place: Octant Hotel Ponta Delgada
Date: March 8th
Time: 16h30

Female entrepreneurship is a transformative force that transcends borders, rewrites narratives and builds a more inclusive future. In this context, this talk brings together diverse views to reflect on the experiences, challenges and achievements of women who lead projects, companies and various initiatives in various fields of activity.

In a landscape where inequalities persist, female entrepreneurs face barriers ranging from access to funding to the consolidation of support networks. Even so, they are often the ones who create businesses that are more resilient, sustainable and committed to social innovation.

We live in the digital age, a time marked by technological advances that offer women entrepreneurs new tools to overcome obstacles, reach global markets and expand the impact of their businesses. Digital platforms, artificial intelligence and social networks have become essential allies in creating innovative and sustainable models.

This meeting is an invitation to delve into the different angles of female entrepreneurship, highlight stories that inspire, recognize achievements that make a difference and explore the dynamics that drive gender balance in the business world.

By sharing the experiences and reflections of the various panelists, we will celebrate the ability to turn challenges into opportunities and understand how female entrepreneurship is shaping economies and communities around the world.

Join us and be part of this talk.

Interveners
Ana Gomes | Leadership mentor. Specialist in conscious leadership
Bárbara Bação | Entrepreneur and mentor
Cila Simas | Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Coliseu Micaelense

Moderator: Ana Cristina Baptista | Curator and entrepreneur

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ROMANTI TALKS #4

PHOTOGRAPHY: EMOTION AND TECHNIQUE IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION

Place: Sala Romanti Cultura
Date: March 29th
Time: 16h30

Since its invention, photography has been a medium that transcends simply recording what is real. It is an art that combines emotion and technique, allowing the photographer to capture ephemeral moments and transform them into timeless visual stories.

At the “heart” of photography is emotion: the sensitive eye that interprets light, shadows and details. It's the ability to freeze feelings, convey messages and reveal dimensions invisible to the ordinary eye. However, this magic is only possible thanks to technical mastery. The choice of equipment, the setting of parameters and visual composition are tools that the photographer uses to translate emotion into an image.

With technological advances, photography has undergone a revolution. The arrival of digital cameras, smartphones and artificial intelligence has democratized access to photography, giving anyone the power to create. However, this democratization has also brought challenges: the excess of images, in some cases, can dilute the meaning of photographic creation. Here, technique ceases to be just a support and becomes the “key” that allows the photographer to highlight their vision beyond the visual noise?

Today, technology not only helps, but also redefines what is possible. Advanced editing tools, augmented reality and artificial intelligence push the boundaries of photographic expression. However, it is essential to remember that the essence of photography still lies in the human connection. Technology is an ally, but it can never replace the photographer's unique eye and ability to move.

In this talk, we'll explore how to balance this duality - emotion and technique - and how technology can be used to enhance, rather than replace, artistic sensitivity in the world of photography.

Interveners
André Boto | Photographer
César Mourão | Photographer
Rui Caria | Photojournalist
Maurício Valente | Photographer and Producer

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