PORTUGAL, ISLA GAIA: Unité Student conference 2026

A new available Blended Intensive Program (BIP) Communication Hub 2025, hosted at ISLA Polytechnic University of Management and Technology in Porto, Portugal. This unique program brings together students from across Europe to collaborate, learn, and grow in an intercultural environment while enhancing essential entrepreneurial and communication skills.
A week of immersive activities, networking, and cultural experiences in beautiful Porto, Portugal.

Objectives and Description

Communication Hub, scheduled for April 2025, aspires to foster international collaboration and enhance entrepreneurial and communication skills within a diverse cultural context. Participants, comprising students from different European countries, will engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Porto, Portugal, at Isla Polytechnic University.

This initiative aims to cultivate international competencies, intercultural communication skills, and professional networking abilities among the participants. Through the sharing of knowledge and proficient communication in English, the program aims to equip student entrepreneurs with the requisite tools for success in global business environments. Participants will develop effective communication and inspirational leadership, imperative for organizational success. Communication engenders collaboration, clarity, and trust among team members will be promoted, while inspirational leadership will be shared. 

This project (3 ECTS) will inaugurate several interactive learning opportunities, enabling students to access video materials, embedded tools, evaluation tasks, and more. It is meticulously designed to achieve three fundamental global objectives:

• Cross-Cultural Competence

• Business Communication

• Business Strategy and Planning

Why Join?

• Hands-On Workshops: Practical activities focusing on entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, and leadership.
• Business Pitch Presentations: Share your ideas and get feedback from industry experts and peers.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with students, professionals, and entrepreneurs from all over Europe.

What You’ll Gain:

• Cross-Cultural Skills: Master effective communication across cultures.
• Enhanced Business Communication: Improve your English (B2 level) for presentations, reports, and idea-sharing.
• Strategic Planning Skills: Learn to craft solid, inclusive business plans.
• Essential Soft Skills: Develop problem-solving, adaptability, teamwork, creativity, decision-making, networking, and communication skills.

Cost and What’s included:

The program fee is just €250, which covers:

• Accommodation
• Lunches during the in-person session
• An exciting group activity!

Learn More and Registration:

• Sign up by 20 February via the form on the right and through the ISLA Gaia registration form later. 
  We can send 5 students, others will be on the waiting list!