HER FUND is back for the second time to the SIM Conference
On May 8th and 9th, 2025, HER FUND project is participating to the second SIM Conference in Porto, Portugal.
The SIM Conference is an event designed to connect entrepreneurs, startups, and investors, both nationally and internationally. Focused on creating networking opportunities through carefully curated content, SIM offers a unique experience for founders and investors to establish meaningful connections.
The SIM conference takes place at the Alfândega do Porto, a convention centre centre and former customhouse situated in the historic centre of the city along the bank of the Douro river.
Where to find HER FUND ?
- HER FUND Booth, Exhibition booth area, from 9am to 5:30pm on May 8th and 9th
- HER FUND training program for startups and investors launch, at the SIM stage on May 8th from 12:50am to 1:05pm
- Women Cocktail, at the SIM conference rooftop, on May 8th from 6pm to 8 pm
- HER FUND Round tables :
- 1. How to finance projects in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) Haley Edwards (Head of Creative Enterprise) and João Afonso (UPTEC)
- 2. How to overcome uncounscious gender bias with branding techniques Patricia Soares da Costa (CEO and Branding Consultant at Marquinista) and Francisca Eiriz (UPTEC)
- 3. Shaping the european tourism experience Jade Navega (Founder at The Mindful Step in Sustainable Tourism) and Inês Morgado (UPTEC)
- 4. Understading the role of female investors in the ecossystem – navigate in the VC ecossytem Diane Devin (GRIT) and Rita Vilas Boas (angel investor and partner at several VC forms)
- 5. From Bias to Balance: how is HER FUND closing the gender gap in startup investments Anne Charlotte Joubert and Dzenis Skopljak
- 6. It is real, a debate on a concrete ecosystem facing entrepreneurship gender gap Willa
- 7. From Setbacks to Success: Founders Advices to Avoid Costly Mistakes Márcia Pereira (CEO & Founder – Bandora) and Pedro Pinto (UPTEC)
- 8. Scalling abroad, even opportunities for all Mariana Barbosa (Endeavor Portugal) and Raphael Stanzani (UPTEC)
Do you want to participate ? HER FUND member get a 50% discount ! To claim it, register now on the HER FUND Digital platform
