Ricardo Marcão , PhD, MBA, PMP, is a Senior International Project Manager in the Banking industry with deep knowledge in other industries, like Pharma, IT, and Professional Services. He is renowned for his expertise in Management, Finance, and Strategy. At a prominent Portuguese university, he teaches the next generation in Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Management, Finance, and Project Management. An acclaimed international speaker, Ricardo is instrumental in forging transatlantic relations between the US and Europe. His membership in SCIP Portugal and APMP in NYC reflects his commitment to strategic and competitive intelligence, while his association with PMI Portugal signifies his dedication to project management excellence. Ricardo's career embodies a strategic progression from organizational tactics to grand strategy, culminating in his current focus on international relations. Stéphanie Monteiro is a Senior Quality Engineer at Nemotec, specializing in medical devices. She holds an MSc in Biomedical Technology and is a PhD researcher in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on medical devices and simulator development. Stéphanie has extensive expertise in quality management, medical devices, medical prototypes, and the pharmaceutical industry. She is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt™️ and has significant experience as a CSV Engineer and QA Technical Specialist, focusing on quality systems and continuous improvement. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-Lisboa), where she contributes as a Medical Devices Researcher, advancing innovation in healthcare technology.