The annual Henokiens Congress, organized by the Henokiens member PINTO BASTO, took place from 24 September 2025 to 27 Septembre 2025 in Lisbon (Portugal).
It saw the following highlights: 

OPENING OF THE CONGRESS BRUNO BOBONE

Bruno Bobone, CEO of the Portuguese company PINTO BASTO, founded in 1771, opens the Henokiens Congress saying he is delighted to welcome so many members from around the world and to have the opportunity to show them many places symbolic of the Lisbon's modernity and dynamism. He also informed the members that he invited Mr. Paulo Portas, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State of Portugal, to give his vision of the international political and economic situation, a presentation on which will take place after the 14th Leonardo da Vinci Prize ceremony awarded to the Portuguese company Hovione.

HENOKIENS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING

The Key points :

PRESIDENT ALBERTO MARENGHI SPEECH

Ending his four-year term as president of the Association, President Alberto Marenghi noted that during his presidency, the Association had grown with the arrival of eight new members from five different countries, a growth that he believes should be controlled in the future thanks to the implementation of the Henokiens charter defining the identity, missions, and commitments of members, to which each candidate company must now adhere. He also highlights the development of initiatives that have been in place for years, such as the Leonardo da Vinci Award, the writing of new academic case studies (13 during his presidency), and the tremendous growth of the Next Gens base, which is increasingly involved in the Association's
activities.

NEW MEMBERS

Introduction of two new members. Giacomo Colussi presents the Italian company Colussi S.p.A., founded in 1771 (bakery and pastry products,  pasta, and chocolate). Guiral and Quiterie de Montclos present the French company Denantes, founded in 1723 (decoration and textiles).

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