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Understand our culture, find out what we have going on, and learn from some of our case studies.

Focus BC team members pose together in a modern lounge area at Dolinas Climbing Hotel, with an indoor climbing wall visible behind them.

Focus BC Kick-Off 2026 in Porto de Mós

Focus BC’s 2026 Kick-Off in Porto de Mós brought three days of alignment, activities, and time together outside our routine.

Nuri Shahzad

Apr 13 min read

Mariana with long brown hair and glasses sitting on a black cushioned bench made from wooden pallets, smiling and holding a brown-and-gold football, with two colorful footballs behind her and abstract paintings on the wall.

Inside Mariana Coelho’s Internship: Research, Demos and Live Event Operations

At Focus BC, Mariana Coelho’s internship gave her a hands-on view of event operations. She built tailored demos and deepened her understanding of planning and delivery.

Nuri Shahzad

Mar 209 min read

Low-angle view of a small team standing in a close huddle outdoors, smiling and talking, with one member wearing a Mapify sweatshirt.

What builds our Culture at Focus BC

What really builds our culture at Focus BC, from how we support growth to how we protect focus, give honest feedback and keep learning together as a team.

Nuri Shahzad

Feb 264 min read

A white table with a “Focus BC – Celebrating 14 Years” cake, photo cupcakes, two bottles of sparkling wine, stacked paper cups, and team members standing behind it.

14 Years of Focus BC: Celebrating Projects, People and Growth

This month we’re celebrating 14 years of Focus BC with the team and taking a moment to look back at our journey.

Nuri Shahzad

Feb 232 min read

Three founders of Focus BC - Vasco, Sandro, and Nuno — standing together and smiling during a Christmas celebration. Vasco and Sandro wear Santa hats, while Nuno wears festive Christmas glasses with decorations. They have their arms around each other in a cheerful holiday setting.

Christmas at Focus BC

Christmas at Focus BC means getting everyone in the same room. From our unique Christmas tree to supporting a local food bank and a chaotic Secret Thief Santa!

Nuri Shahzad

Dec 11, 20253 min read

Guilherme smiling in a large city square, wearing a bright red puffer jacket over a beige turtleneck. The background shows historic European buildings and people walking around.

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

Nov 25, 20256 min read

On the left, Joana Balhé smiles warmly, wearing a striped t-shirt, standing against a white wall with a purple geometric design. On the right, Filipe Santos is seated with a soccer ball in one hand and a "Vamos 2030" scarf draped over his shoulders, smiling as he poses in a bright, modern space.

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 5, 20254 min read

City as a Platform wins the Government & Citizen Engagement Award by WSA Portugal 2025, developed by Focus BC and distinguished by APDC Digital Business Community.

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 20, 20252 min read

Focus BC team member working on a laptop at her desk, exploring custom ChatGPT tools on the screen.

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 18, 20254 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 3, 20251 min read

Sandro, Vasco, and Ana with partners at a conference booth, wearing event badges during a Virtual Venue and Arena Events partnership for sports competitions.

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 3, 20252 min read

Rita standing on a stone bridge by a calm river, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a denim jacket over a black top and white trousers, with a light-colored shoulder bag. In the background, there are hillside forests and a row of buildings along the riverbank under a blue sky with light clouds.

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 26, 20255 min read

Focus BC at Google Cloud Day Lisbon ’25: AI for Data, Cities & Infrastructure

Focus BC attends Google Cloud Day Lisbon 2025 to explore hands-on AI for data, infrastructure and urban systems, insights, demos & use cases in Lisbon live.

Nuri Shahzad

Jun 5, 20251 min read