Programme
(under development)
Day 1
The first day of the Summit will be an immersion in the socio-economic impact of horses, both in Portugal and Europe, which will culminate in the presentation of the first Horse Economy Yearbook in Portugal, a document by the auditor EY. There will be room to meet and discuss the case study of the largest equestrian circuit in Europe. The day will close with a debate on the contribution of horses to local economies, at which time several mayors of Portuguese towns where national and international equestrian events take place will be present.
8:30
Accreditation
9:15
Opening Session
Francisco Reis | Mayor of Alter do Chão
Pedro Siza Vieira | State, Economy and Digital Transition Minister*
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa | President of the Portuguese Republic*
10:00
The Impact of Horse Economy at European Level
Keynote Speaker | Mette Uldahl, Board Member at European Horse Network
10:30
Presentation of the Yearbook of Horse Economy in Portugal
Keynote Speaker | Florbela Lima, EY Partner
11:15
Coffee Break
11:25
The Economic Potential of the Equestrian World
Hof Kasselmann | Hof Kasselmann*
Paul Schockemöhle | Paul Schockemöhle*
Pedro Ferraz da Costa | Coudelaria Ferraz da Costa
Rita Marques | Tourism Secretary of State
Ulf Möller | Helgstrand Dressage General Manager Int.
Moderator: Rui Alves Veloso | Economy Editor RTP
13:00
Lunch
14:30
The Impact of Horse on Local Economies
Carlos Carreiras | Mayor of Câmara Municipal de Cascais*
Fernando Ferreira | Mayor of Câmara Municipal das Caldas da Rainha*
Francisco Reis | Mayor of Câmara Municipal de Alter
José Maltez | Mayor of Câmara Municipal da Golegã
Vítor Mendes | Mayor of Câmara Municipal de Ponte de Lima
Moderador: João Ralão | General Secretary APSL
16:15
Coffee Break
16:30
The history and results of the largest equestrian circuit in Europe
Keynote Speaker | Begoña Quirós, Member of the Organizing Committee Sunshine Tours Circuito Hipico del Sol
17:00
International case study: project with socioeconomic impact on the equestrian world*
Keynote Speaker | To announce soon
17:30
Closure
Ana Abrunhosa | Territorial Cohesion Minister*
18:00
Equestrian Art Show by Luís Valença, at Coudelaria de Alter
21:00
Night Summit
Day 2
The second day of the Summit will be divided between the sports and the technology aspects. With regard to the competition, in addition to the qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the results that have placed the Lusitano Pure Blood and several Portuguese jockeys at the top of several international competitions, there will also be a deepening of a theme that concerns the entire line: health control and simplification of international forms. Integrated in this second day is also a panel on entrepreneurship and innovation. Top national and international athletes and coaches, entrepreneurs and specialists will be at the AIHS to discuss the way to reach the top.
8:30
Accreditation
9:30
Opening Session
João Paulo Rebelo | State Secretary for Youth and Sport
9:50
Sport and Competition: the equestrian world evolution in the last 25 years
Keynote Speaker | Eleonora Ottaviani, International Jumping Riders Club Director
10:20
What dedication is required to an Olympic Rider?
Keynote Speaker | Daniel Pinto, Olympic Rider
10:50
Coffee Break
11:15
The Route to the Top
Albert Voorn | Olympic Medallist
Kyra Kyrklund | Coach and Olympic rider*
José Manuel Constantino | President of the Portuguese Olympic Committee
Marina Frutuoso de Melo | Rider
Moderator: Bruno Caseirão | Portuguese Magazine “Equitação”
13:00
Lunch
14:30
Transportation and streamlining control between countries: International Guides
Keynote Speaker | Gonçalo Paixão, FEI Veterinary Manager
15:00
Transport and streamlining control between countries: International Guides – The Portuguese Case
Keynote Speaker | Fernando Bernardo, DGAV General-Director
15:30
16:00
Coffee break
16:15
Is there a technological revolution taking place in the equestrian world?
Keynote Speaker | To announce soon
16:45
Technology in the Equestrian World
Brian Kenny | My Show Advisor Co-founder
Filipe Bragança | Researcher at Utrecht University
João Borga | Startup Portugal Director
José Elias da Costa | FEP President
To announce soon | FEI*
Moderator: Bruno Caseirão | Magazine Equitação
18:00
#AIHSTechForHorses Award
More information here.
18:30
End of Session
21:00
Night Summit
Day 3
The last day of the Summit will be the time to speak about the health of horses through the voice of several top experts and researchers. They will review issues such as the evolution of equine reproduction, orthopaedics and some diseases that worry breeders, keepers, riders and trainers, be they Equine Herpes Virus, Piroplasmosis or Nile Fever. The collaborative project with the Veterinary Doctors Order and the University of Évora, which will reward equine veterinary research, will also be revealed. The day ends with a tribute to Portuguese equestrianism at the Olympic Games, followed by a show by the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.
8:30
Accreditation
9:10
Opening Session
Maria do Céu Albuquerque | Agriculture Minister
10:00
The Evolution of Equine Reproduction
Keynote Speaker | Elisa Bettencourt, Assistant Professor at Évora University Veterinary Department
10:30
The Diseases that affect International Horse Trade
Keynote Speaker | Miguel Llorca, Fundación Llorca de Medicina y Cirugía Equina de la Comunidad Valenciana President
11:00
AIHS APPLIED EQUINE RESEARCH AWARD Presentation
More information here.
11:30
Coffee Break
11:45
From the Past to the Present: The Evolution of Equestrian Medicine**
João Crespo | Head for APMVE
Miguel Llorca | President of Fundación Llorca de Medicina y Cirugía Equina de la Comunidad Valenciana
Paulo Caetano | Rider, Trainer and Breeder
**Panel under development
Moderator: António Frutuoso de Melo, Rider and Breeder
13:00
Lunch
14:30
15:00
15:30
Tribute to Portuguese Equestrianism at the Olympic Games
16:30
Closure
Equestrian Art Show by Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre at Coudelaria de Alter
21:00
Night Summit
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