APDC 34th Digital Business Congress

Business & Science working together

On July 1st and 2nd, Culturgest in Lisbon will host the 34th edition of the Digital Business Congress, promoted by APDC. This year’s theme spotlights the convergence of science and business strategy — a powerful intersection where rigorous knowledge meets real-world innovation.

Capgemini Portugal is proud to be part of this landmark event, which offers a unique opportunity to explore how technology drives sustainable development and digital progress. Across two days, thought leaders from diverse industries will challenge conventional thinking and open new pathways through bold insights and inspiring discussions.

Together, Business & Science hold the power to create significant impact, shaping a future defined by technological advancement and sustainable development.

“Business and Science Collaborating in Telecommunications”

This session will bring together top executives to share how partnerships between companies and R&D centers are accelerating innovation, reshaping networks, and enabling next-generation digital services.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Jorge Graça, Chief Technology and Information Officer, NOS
• José Pedro Nascimento, Chief Technology Officer, MEO
• Paulino Corrêa, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone Portugal
• Rodrigo Cordeiro, Country Head, Capgemini Engineering

In addition to the talks, make sure to visit the Lounge powered by Capgemini, where you can explore cutting-edge demos and innovation assets developed by our teams in Portugal. These are real-world solutions already in motion — concrete examples of how technology delivers tangible value and drives business transformation.

Capgemini Portugal at Digital Business Congress 2025

Where Science Meets Business, and Innovation Meets Reality

At the 34th edition of the Digital Business Congress, Capgemini Portugal showcases how emerging technologies are bridging the gap between rigorous scientific knowledge and real-world business transformation.

In line with the theme “Science Meets Business”, we bring to life powerful, hands-on demonstrations that illustrate how cutting-edge digital capabilities – from private 5G networks to immersive simulations – are unlocking new forms of collaboration, intelligence, and operational agility.

Visit our the Lounge powered by Capgemini to discover and explore these Proofs of Concept (POCs), that were developed by our local teams in Portugal. Below you can find a brief description of each one of these POCs and see how each exemplifies how innovation is not just imagined but it’s applied.

Unity Simulation Suite

A comprehensive set of immersive, real-time 3D simulations built with Unity. This suite enables professionals to explore and optimize operations across diverse domains — from manufacturing lines and robotic systems to wind farms, mining, AI training environments, and even airship navigation. The simulations provide interactive, dynamic visualizations of complex processes, supporting training, testing, and scenario planning in a risk-free virtual space.

5G in a Box

An end-to-end solution for deploying private 5G networks using open-source technologies. By combining flexibility, cost-efficiency, and full infrastructure control, this portable platform delivers a powerful alternative for enterprises seeking tailored, local 5G deployment. Capgemini’s expertise enables the design and operation of agile, scalable networks — making this one of the first open-source-based implementations of 5G infrastructure in the market.

5G in a Box + Robotic Dog

In this live tactical demo, our portable 5G unit (integrating Core, RAN, and Edge) creates a standalone high-performance 5G bubble — enabling seamless connectivity in challenging environments. The highlight: a robotic dog, equipped with sensors and HD cameras, navigates stairs and uneven terrain while maintaining real-time video transmission. Performance metrics are displayed live, demonstrating how mission-critical robotics can benefit from mobile 5G infrastructure for autonomy, resilience, and real-time situational awareness.