With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

Ricardo is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in innovation, financing, and management consulting. He has a strong background in developing business and marketing strategies, as well as business planning. Ricardo has founded or co-founded several successful companies and associations throughout his career. He has also mentored startups and jury members in several early-stage investment events in Europe and worldwide. Ricardo holds an undergraduate degree in economics, a master’s degree in design for sustainability, and a postgraduate degree in political journalism, and he is a national defence auditor. In addition to his professional career, he was also a professor of Management, Sales, and Finance in courses at the university level.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

With extensive experience in business management, Jose has held leadership positions across retail, export, internationalization, and commercial and marketing management roles in a range of industries. In recent years, they have focused on commercial and marketing functions, including coordinating sales teams, overseeing budgeting and strategic planning, adapting business models to diverse industrial contexts, and driving customer care and service KPI improvement.

Currently serving as a Business Developer at Instituto Pedro Nunes, they are responsible for prospecting and managing new project and service opportunities within the institute’s R&D laboratories, supporting innovation-driven growth and client engagement.

Oisin Zimmermann is the Managing Director of Di5, Norway’s defence innovation hub, where he leads programs accelerating dual-use and defense technology development through strategic collaboration between industry, startups, and the public sector.

With extensive experience in technology leadership and innovation management, Oisin has held senior positions at Kongsberg Innovasjon and other pioneering organizations at the intersection of defense, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies. His professional background spans technical product development, entrepreneurship, and venture support within Norway’s growing defense and security ecosystem.

Drawing on years of experience bridging operational expertise and innovation strategy, Oisin champions the creation of resilient, future-ready capabilities that strengthen Norway’s and Europe’s defense innovation landscape.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

Ricardo is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in innovation, financing, and management consulting. He has a strong background in developing business and marketing strategies, as well as business planning. Ricardo has founded or co-founded several successful companies and associations throughout his career. He has also mentored startups and jury members in several early-stage investment events in Europe and worldwide. Ricardo holds an undergraduate degree in economics, a master’s degree in design for sustainability, and a postgraduate degree in political journalism, and he is a national defence auditor. In addition to his professional career, he was also a professor of Management, Sales, and Finance in courses at the university level.

Marco Zerauschek is the Founder and Lead Strategist of Disruption Foresight, an advisory firm helping organizations achieve strategic clarity and build resilience in rapidly evolving environments. His work bridges foresight methodology, systems thinking, and cross-sector innovation to enable leaders to anticipate disruption and turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage.

Thiago Vieira is the CEO of Cybertech Acceleration at incubou.com, bringing over sixteen years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. A former developer turned two-time founder with one successful exit, Thiago combines deep technical insight with strategic business leadership.
He leads COREangels Cyber & DefenseTech, fostering innovation and investment in early-stage cybersecurity and defense technology startups. In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Thiago is a lawyer and professor, contributing to the intersection of technology, business, and regulation.
Recognized internationally as a Global Leader Award winner for Cybersecurity, Thiago continues to empower founders and build meaningful bridges between innovation, security, and global market expansion.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

Ricardo is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in innovation, financing, and management consulting. He has a strong background in developing business and marketing strategies, as well as business planning. Ricardo has founded or co-founded several successful companies and associations throughout his career. He has also mentored startups and jury members in several early-stage investment events in Europe and worldwide. Ricardo holds an undergraduate degree in economics, a master’s degree in design for sustainability, and a postgraduate degree in political journalism, and he is a national defence auditor. In addition to his professional career, he was also a professor of Management, Sales, and Finance in courses at the university level.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a postgraduate degree in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, José Neves is Member of the Board of Directors of GMVIS SKYSOFT. Since 2019, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AED, the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence Cluster. In this period the Cluster has doubled its staff and practically tripled its members. Since June 2025, José Neves is also Board Member of ASD Europe. Representing 4000 member companies, which manufacture products in Europe
José Neves is an expert for the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, SAE G-34 Standard for the Process for Development and Certification of Products Related to Aeronautical Safety, Implementing Artificial Intelligence, founder and member of the NATO FAMOS Working Group, which addresses the interoperability of onboard avionics systems, and is also an expert for the European Commission for the Horizon 2020 Clean Aviation Programme. José Neves is a trainer in the Course in (Portuguese) National Defence Law and in the Advanced Programme in Defence Economics.