ESAD was present at Portugal Fashion Incubator – Education Day, which took place on November 27, at Casa da Arquitectura, in Matosinhos. The meeting brought together students, teachers, and professionals for an afternoon of reflection on fashion education in Portugal and the relationship between schools and the sector.

ESAD's participation stood out at various points in the program. In Panel 2 – From the Schools to the Students & Industry – the school was represented by teachers Anita Gonçalves and Joana Teodoro, who took part in the discussion that brought together representatives from educational institutions offering Fashion Design courses in Portugal. The panel was moderated by Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida, who were responsible for organizing the event.

Panel 1 – From the Students to the Schools & Industry – also featured the participation of Maria João Cunha, an alumni of the school, reinforcing the link between ESAD's training and professional careers in the sector.

Portugal Fashion Incubator – Education Day was conceived as a space for open dialogue, promoting the exchange of perspectives between those who learn, those who teach, and those who work in the field.