Paulo Calçada
Chief Technology Officer, City of Porto
Portugal
Paulo Calçada is CEO of Porto Digital, leading the innovation and digital strategy of the Municipality of Porto, with over 20 years of experience connecting research, entrepreneurship, and public policy.
He previously served at the University of Porto and Instituto de Telecomunicações, where he directed the Center of Competence for Future Cities and developed frameworks to transform research into market solutions.
Recognized as an ecosystem builder, he bridges technology, startups, and policy to deliver measurable impact, with extensive European-level collaboration on smart cities, interoperability, and digital transition.