The Welcome @ Técnico is an annual session, usually held in December, that invites all Technical and Administrative staff who began their roles at IST during that calendar year.

It is a session dedicated to the integration of new members of the IST community and includes the presence of the President of IST.

Welcoming and receiving those who join us is the core purpose of this convivial event, which introduces IST’s leadership to new colleagues and strengthens the sense of belonging to Técnico.

Next Welcome @ Técnico: 4 December 2026

Photos from the previous edition, held on 4 December 2025:

Photos from Bem-Vind@ ao Técnico 2024:

Some testimonials from past participants:

• “I would like to express my deep appreciation for this initiative. In all the places I worked before, none offered this kind of activity or integration. It feels good to be part of something, to know that we can be heard and recognised, and that we matter! Thank you for thinking through every detail and all the logistics, for the gifts, the transportation, and the fun! It was fantastic work — congratulations to everyone involved, you have my gratitude!”
• “It was a very pleasant day, so well planned to ensure that new employees truly ‘embrace the institution’. The message conveyed is that all workers — whether long‑standing or newly arrived, managers or not — share the same mission and contribute to the same purpose. I appreciate the initiative!”
• “I hope the event continues to take place to encourage these moments of sharing. It was incredible.”
• “I enjoyed the event and I believe it was important to meet other people from the institution and Técnico itself. Thank you for the opportunity.”
• “It was a fun day!”

Some reflections from new employees on what it is like to work at Técnico:

• “It has been a very positive experience, with a good working environment, inspiring colleagues and coordinators, unique challenges, and daily growth opportunities. Through teamwork and the example set by the coordination, it was possible to understand early on the value of “not being afraid to make mistakes” and the openness to explore and ideate around the unknown”.
• “Challenging and enriching, as I have been learning new procedures and meeting new people with their own dynamics, which requires a period of learning and adaptation.”
• “Since 2004 at IST — through my Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Scientific Research — this has been a continuous experience of growth and belonging. It feels like being at home, among family, where I have learned and given back what I have learned.”
• “My experience has been very enriching, both professionally and personally. From the beginning, I was warmly welcomed by my team, which made the integration much easier. In addition, I had the opportunity to learn and acquire new skills.”