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40 Years of Commitment: A Bridge Across the Ocean

On May 20, 1985, the first foundation resulting from an agreement between two countries was born.

With the mission of strengthening the historic alliance between Portugal and the United States, FLAD has brought this commitment to life over four intense decades, built upon the pillars of art and culture, science and technology, education, and transatlantic relations.

In a world where cooperation and collective intelligence are strategic tools for human progress, FLAD stands as a platform for knowledge and active participation in the service of citizenship and human development.

The only common border between the United States and Portugal is the ocean. But this border does not divide us; on the contrary, it unites us. It is a bridge that connects us and a shared destiny.

This ocean, a true link between our two nations, is not only a physical reality but also a symbolic space for convergence and exchange. In 2025, we celebrate 40 years of this shared vision, reaffirming the bonds that unite us and shaping the future together.

Join us.

From Coast to Coast.

"The 2024 election is going to be a messy one even by American standards."

Kori Schake, on the occasion of the conference 'Democracy: The Way Ahead', at FLAD | January 11, 2024

Agenda

20

May

Conference “Breathing with the Ocean”

Location: Museu dos Coches

27

May

Diplomatic Institute Conference (100 years of Mário Soares)

‘Proudly accompanied’

5.30pm – 8.00pm

Location: FLAD

25 - 27

June

Sister Cities Summit

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores

Twinning agreements between Portugal and the United States, celebrating partnerships and lasting ties.

Exhibition of photographs of the Azorean diaspora in the USA
Celebration of the 230th anniversary of the US Consulate in São Miguel.

17

June

10 Years of SiPN: A Mosaic of History and Future

4pm – 7.30pm

Celebrating the influence of FLAD and SiPN in the context of the internationalization of Portuguese higher education in the PT-USA space, highlighting how these processes strengthen relations between Portugal and the USA.

Location: FLAD

4

July

US Independence Day Celebration

6pm – 10pm

Location: FLAD

10 - 12

July

Legislators’ Dialogue & Economy Conference

FLAD’s annual meeting that brings together legislators of Portuguese descent elected at the state level in the United States.

18 - 19

September

International Conference

Location: Praia da Vitória

Venues:

Academia da Juventude e das Artes da Ilha Terceira – Conference
Ramo Grande Auditorium – Concert

11

October

Amália concert at Carnegie Hall

Location: New York, USA – Carnegie Hall

The Portuguese Symphony Orchestra and some of the biggest names in Portuguese music will take to the stage at Carnegie Hall to celebrate Amália’s return to Broadway.