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Alumni Stories: A Conversation with Guilherme Bernardo
Discover Guilherme Bernardo’s journey from intern to Full Stack Developer at Focus BC, as he reflects on growth, projects, friendships and meaningful moments.
Nuri Shahzad
3 days ago6 min read


Joining Focus BC: A Look Inside the First Weeks with Joana and Filipe
New role, new team, new rhythm. Joana and Filipe share how they hit the ground running in their first weeks at Focus BC.
Nuri Shahzad
Nov 54 min read


City as a Platform wins the Government & Citizen Engagement category by WSA Portugal 2025
City as a Platform, by Focus BC, has been named the national winner in the Government & Citizen Engagement category at WSA Portugal 2025.
Nuri Shahzad
Oct 202 min read


AI at Focus BC: Insights from Every Department
How AI is being used across departments at Focus BC from development to marketing and sales.
Nuri Shahzad
Sep 184 min read


Virtual Venue renews partnership with World Football Summit
We’re excited to continue our journey with World Football Summit. Virtual Venue renews its partnership for 2025, building on a successful collaboration that’s helping shape the future of sports event planning.
Nuri Shahzad
Sep 31 min read


Virtual Venue and Arena Events Partnership For Sports Competitions
Virtual Venue has partnered with Arena Events+Venues to elevate event planning and venue operations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League, combining cutting-edge location software with world-class operational expertise.
Nuri Shahzad
Sep 32 min read


Alumni Stories: A Conversation with Rita Martins
In this Alumni Stories interview, Rita Martins reflects on her time at Focus BC, sharing the projects, lessons, and team spirit that shaped her journey.
Nuri Shahzad
Aug 265 min read


Focus BC at Google Cloud Day Lisbon ’25: AI for Data, Cities & Infrastructure
Focus BC will attend Google Cloud Day Lisbon’25 to explore practical AI applications in data, infrastructure, and urban systems.
Nuri Shahzad
Jun 41 min read


Focus BC brings Mapify to JUNITEC with a hands-on Workshop
At Focus BC, we believe in the power of real-world experiences to shape future talent. That belief forms the core of our partnership with...
Nuri Shahzad
Jun 32 min read


Alumni Stories: João Franco on Culture, Challenge, and Career Growth
In this interview João Franco shares insights on team building, leadership, and the culture that made his journey at Focus BC unforgettable.
Nuri Shahzad
Apr 45 min read


Inside Our 2025 Kick-Off in Óbidos
Team spirit, sunny skies and karaoke magic. Our 2025 Kick-Off in Óbidos had it all. Here’s how we kicked off the year together.
Nuri Shahzad
Mar 242 min read


Breaking Down Common Location Intelligence Myths
Location intelligence is rapidly evolving, revolutionizing how businesses leverage geospatial data to make smarter, more informed decisions.
Nuri Shahzad
Jan 164 min read


Focus BC opens its Office to JUNITEC, the Junior Enterprise of Técnico
A few weeks ago, our office was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed JUNITEC, for a short visit.
Nuri Shahzad
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Virtual Venue to Support FIBA’s Event Operations for Basketball World Cups 2026 and 2027
FIBA selects Virtual Venue as its venue planning solution for major events, enhancing collaboration, sustainability, and operations.

Ana Guerra
Nov 4, 20242 min read


From University to Real-World problems: Tomás Pedrosa's Internship at Focus BC
An internship is a great way to kickstart your career. It gives you the chance to take on real-world challenges, apply academic...
Nuri Shahzad
Oct 1, 20245 min read


The Journey of Focus BC told by the Founders
Founders Nuno, Sandro and Vasco share how innovation and teamwork shaped Focus BC's journey and its defining moments.
Nuri Shahzad
Aug 28, 20245 min read


A glimpse into Focus BC at Google Cloud Day Lisbon 2024
Mark your calendars for June 27th, and join us at Centro de Congressos do Estoril for a day filled with networking and product showcases.

Ana Guerra
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Focus BC is part of the FIFA World Cup 2030 bid
Portugal, Spain, and Morocco have announced a joint bid for the FIFA World Cup 2030, supported by Focus BC's Virtual Venue platform.

Ana Guerra
May 24, 20241 min read


Focus BC Announces Partnership with JUNITEC, the Junior Enterprise of Técnico
We are proud to announce a new partnership with JUNITEC. Together, we will provide workshops, mentorships and job opportunities.

Ana Guerra
May 2, 20241 min read


Focus BC partners with Data CoLAB to accelerate the digital transformation of organizations
We're thrilled to announce Focus BC’s partnership with Data CoLAB, a private non-profit association dedicated to bridging the gap between...

Ana Guerra
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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