About AmCham

“AmCham is the voice that unites both sides of the Atlantic.”

Established in 1951, AmCham Portugal is a private, independent, non-profit business association, whose main objective is to develop and facilitate economic and commercial relations between Portugal and the USA, on a basis of mutual interest.
With 74 years of existence, and with around 250 Members, it is the largest bilateral business association between Portugal and the USA.
AmCham supports American companies based in Portugal, and Portuguese companies that wish to develop their activity in the American market.
AmCham acts as a connecting point between companies of different sizes, sectors and markets, creating a robust network of business opportunities, information and strategic support.
Through its activity, AmCham favours the sharing of knowledge and the exchange of ideas and experiences, and is also committed to helping create a good business environment, conducive to investment, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability and job creation, ensuring that the companies that invest in Portugal today can also prosper in the future.

A AmCham Portugal liga a sua organização a um poderoso ecossistema empresarial!

MISSION

• To promote the importance of the transatlantic economy and dialogue.
• To represent the interests of our members and particularly of American investors in Portugal, and of Portuguese companies that invest in the USA.
• To provide a forum for discussion and debate on topics relevant to the business environment.

VISION

A AmCham Portugal establishes itself as the organisation of excellence in bringing together, mutual knowledge and understanding between Portugal and the USA, contributing to the promotion of competitiveness, productivity and internationalisation of the economy and businesses through the stimulation of investment and trade between Portugal and the USA.

AmCham also promotes the exchange of knowledge, technology, innovation, talent and good business practices within an entrepreneurial culture and innovative spirit.

VALUES

• Transparency.
• Sustainability.
• Ethics.
• Excellence.
• Cooperation.

Activities:

• Advocacy;
• Knowledge;
• Networking;
• Promotion.
• Bilateral Relations.

Topics in Focus:

• Education and R&D
• Energy
• Finance
• AI, Data and Cybersecurity
• Innovation and Technology
• Real Estate
• Health and Biotechnology
• Sustainability
• Tourism and Leisure

Our statutes

Meet AmCham’s Board.