A Few Words From The Cense Founders
The annual gathering of Portuguese American construction industry professionals started as a simple meeting of entrepreneurs eager to share common experiences and has evolved into a 1 day seminar that provides the perfect atmosphere for exchanging experiences, contacts and influences between companies and professionals that service them.
In recent editions, due to renewed interest of Portuguese companies to reach the US market, CENSE has counted among attendees several agents of exciting new developments and technologies used in Europe. This has shown to be an enriching factor for all participants.
Providing a supportive environment for discussion and network building has been the main focus of CENSE. The value this event has added to participating companies and sponsors is already measurable and evidenced by many joint ventures established and flourishing as a result.
The support of our sponsors and participants each year has propelled CENSE to the position of a beacon of strength for our business community, shining a bright light on the best entrepreneurship Portuguese-Americans have to offer.
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Gala
11th ANNUAL CENSE GALA
SEPTEMBER 2025
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Testimonials
This is the best event for people in the construction industry. Not only did I learn where to find opportunities, I also increased my network.
James oliveira
The Cense Gala delivers every time. I have attended the Gala every year since 2018 and it gets better and better every time. Great food and informative speakers.
Joao Santos
It is with great regret that we inform you of the cancellation of CENSE 2025.
Recent changes in U.S. trade policies, namely the implementation of tariffs by the current administration, have caused direct and immediate impacts on the construction sector.
These measures ultimately make it difficult for several of our partner companies to participate in the gathering.
Given the current scenario, we consider that the necessary conditions to ensure the quality and relevance of the event are not met, in accordance with the standard that we are committed to delivering to all those involved.
We are considering alternatives to restructure the event at a future date as soon as the context allows for a more stable and productive approach.
Thank you in advance for understanding, and know we remain available for any further clarification.
É com grande pesar que informamos o cancelamento da próxima edição do CENSE 2025.
As recentes alterações nas políticas comerciais dos Estados Unidos, nomeadamente a implementação de tarifas pela actual administração, provocaram impactos diretos e imediatos no setor da construção. Estas medidas acabaram por dificultar a participação de várias das nossas empresas parceiras.
Dado o cenário atual, consideramos que não estão reunidas as condições habituais para assegurar a qualidade e relevância do evento, conforme o padrão a que nos comprometemos com todos os envolvidos.
Estamos a estudar alternativas para reestruturar o evento numa data futura, assim que o contexto permitir uma abordagem mais estável e produtiva.
Agradecemos desde já a vossa compreensão e permanecemos à disposição para qualquer esclarecimento adicional.
Com os melhores cumprimentos, A organização do CENSE 2026
