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I Regional Meeting on Environmental Technologies

Diário de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 19:15

The first Regional Meeting on Environmental Technologies will be held in Coimbra, bringing together companies and entities from the environmental sector. The main objective of the event is to promote innovation and cooperation among participants.

The initiative takes place in the context of the environmental technologies sector, an area that has gained increasing relevance in recent years. Coimbra, as the host city of the event, positions itself as a meeting hub for professionals and organizations interested in these themes.

The meeting aims to create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences among participants, contributing to strengthening the network of contacts in the environmental sector. Through this meeting, the goal is to facilitate partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration between the companies and entities present.

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