Jorge Saraiva

Jorge Saraiva is a dedicated professional in the realm of Smart Cities and Communities since 2012, with a primary focus on humanizing cities and enhancing people's happiness through technology.

He is renowned for his active role as an evangelist, having delivered numerous presentations across all five continents and advocating for a more social and citizen-centric approach to Smart Cities.

Jorge has founded EngageCitizen, the first citizenry social network fully integrated with eGov systems, and has been actively involved in various high-level projects such as Smart.London, EU EIP Smart Cities and Communities, and VP of DigitalTown, a US public listed Smart Cities tech company.

Beyond his professional engagements, Jorge is also a Business Angel at TST, an entrepreneur and founder of Codeangel, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the new startup economy.

His past experiences span over 18 years in the public and private sectors, working with major international ERP companies like SAP, BRAIN (Now Infor), IFS, and Exact, holding positions such as Board Member, General Manager, and founder in various ventures.

In addition to his technology background, Jorge also holds expertise in tourism management, promotion, and control, contributing to his diverse skill set.

Jorge Saraiva's specialties lie in Smart Cities, Startup ecosystems, General Management, sales, presales, and key account management, showcasing his proficiency in these areas.

He pursued his education in IT/IS management and Information Technology at Universidade do Minho, enriching his knowledge base.

His professional journey includes roles such as Chief Innovation Officer at Grupo Três60, leadership positions in various European networks and action clusters related to Smart Cities and Communities, Chief Technology Officer at TWYNS, and other key roles in notable organizations and ventures.