From November 10 to 12, OVIA was represented at the 2026 World Investment Conference, organized by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) in Geneva, through the participation of its Secretary-General, Tiago Sousa Dias.
The conference is a major international forum bringing together investment promotion agencies, government representatives, investors, and experts. It provides a platform for discussion and knowledge sharing on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global investment landscape.
By bringing together organizations from different countries and regions, the event fosters dialogue on strategies to attract foreign direct investment, economic development, territorial competitiveness, and international cooperation, helping strengthen relationships among key stakeholders.
OVIA’s participation provided an opportunity to follow these discussions and deepen its engagement with the WAIPA’s international network, further strengthening Oeiras Valley’s ties with organizations that play an important role in promoting and facilitating investment worldwide.
During the conference, the possibility of exploring future WAIPA events in Oeiras was also raised, creating opportunities to bring the organization closer to the municipality’s business, scientific, and technological ecosystem.
This prospect could help raise Oeiras’ international profile, attract high-level international gatherings, and connect the municipality directly with decision-makers, investment promotion agencies, and investors from around the world.
OVIA’s presence at the World Investment Conference therefore reaffirms its commitment to the internationalization of Oeiras Valley, the development of strategic partnerships, and the positioning of Oeiras as a competitive destination for investment and international economic cooperation.
