Working Groups

In order to assist in the performance of specific functions, the AmCham Board has created Working Groups with consultant purposes.

Technology and Innovation

Mission: In the current socio-economic context still marked by some uncertainty, this commission should develop an activity plan focused on the importance for organizations to adopt innovative technologies to find new ways to respond to the challenges of consumers, employees, and the market. The goal will be to become more resilient, creating a long-term vision and ensuring a competitive advantage in the future.

IA, Dados e Cibersegurança

Mission:The mission of this committee is to promote the adoption of AI and cybersecurity in Portugal, for the benefit of individuals, businesses, and transatlantic relations

• Strategic pillars:

(1) Accelerating the commercial adoption of these technologies, fostering ecosystem growth for all. 
(2) Contributing to a positive regulatory environment that balances security and innovation.

Energy

Mission: Energy Transition is currently one of the major national and global challenges, with countries working towards the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, linking economic value with sustainability. In a context marked by a strengthened commitment to the decarbonization of energy systems, this committee should bring to the debate measures and policies aligned with these objectives.

Sustainability

Mission: This committee should promote debate and concrete actions by members to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and responsibility in everything they do. It should also foster collaboration between businesses, government, and society for the benefit of all.

Education

Mission: This committee should strengthen AmCham’s connection with academia and R&D entities, designing an action plan that promotes debate on the major challenges organizations currently face in terms of resources and how national talent can be made even more competitive in the global context.

Real Estate

Mission: To support the real estate sector and its companies by addressing key challenges such as rising construction costs, market pressures, and the shortage of qualified labor, while encouraging the adoption of new technologies and materials that can improve efficiency and long-term sector resilience. To promote the dialogue with public authorities to reduce regulatory barriers and other constraints.

Health & Biotechnology

Mission: The mission of this committee will be contribute to the creation of a business environment that is conducive to investment and innovation,while also contributing to reflect on the role of healthcare institutions and the impact of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals in the search for more precise, innovative, and effective treatments, considering the challenges that may arise in terms of increased social and economic inequalities.

Turism

Mission: This committee should promote tourism initiatives that support companies in the sector, strengthen the local economy, and foster transatlantic cooperation, while helping address key industry challenges such as workforce shortages, technological adaptation, and market competitiveness, and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Financial Setor

Mission: This Committee aims to address and enhance various aspects of financial services that are critical to the economic well-being and growth of businesses, while helping in the discussions of several areas, with this key objectives: Learn from the key persons in the industry and taking advantage of AmCham as a privilege channel to amplify the most relevant topics, taking into consideration into the similarities and differences in the banking sector between the US and Europe/Portugal, promoting the actions taken place in Banks, Insurance Companies and other financial service entities, addressing and discuss the most important trends and risk Management and Compliance.

Private Equity