Pedro Oliveira is Dean of Nova School of Business and Economics and a leading global figure in innovation and technology management. He has transformed user innovation research and created the Patient Innovation platform. His work bridges science, technology, and society, delivering high-impact solutions and fostering entrepreneurship through research and teaching.
Pedro Oliveira holds an engineering degree from Instituto Superior Técnico and a PhD in Innovation and Technology Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has held leadership positions at Copenhagen Business School and Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, served as a visiting professor at MIT Sloan, and is an Academic Fellow at Cornell University. He has directed flagship programs such as LisbonMBA and the PhD in Technological Change and Entrepreneurship. Beyond academia, he is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of initiatives like Patient Innovation and PPL Crowdfunding. He is also a member of Portugal’s National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation and the Economic and Social Council.
Pedro Oliveira’s talks are dynamic and inspiring, blending academic rigor with practical examples of social and technological innovation. He addresses topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on innovation, user-driven entrepreneurship, organizational transformation, and building global health platforms. His visionary and accessible approach makes each presentation engaging, actionable, and motivating.
Pedro Oliveira demonstrates how patients and citizens are leading medical breakthroughs. He shares real cases from the Patient Innovation platform, revealing how technology empowers people to improve global health.
A practical and forward-looking session about the role of AI in the corporate world. Pedro explores major trends, presents examples of organizational transformation, and shares strategies for companies to embed innovation at every level.
An inspiring keynote showing how collaboration among universities, companies, and civil society leads to high-impact social and economic projects. He demonstrates the power of tech-driven entrepreneurship to transform communities and create sustainable value.
If you are looking for an innovative, inspiring, and expert speaker in technology management, innovation, and entrepreneurship for your next event or conference on business or social transformation, you can book Pedro Oliveira through Thinking Heads. As one of the international benchmarks in innovation, Pedro delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure his participation in your upcoming event.
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