On May 16–17, Invest Madeira, part of the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, organized a group of seven companies to take part in the event, which was held by the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. This year, Madeira joined as the guest region and main sponsor. The event highlighted that Madeira is “much more than a beautiful place to visit—it's a great place to invest, live, and start big projects with global goals.”
Madeira's presence had both symbolic and strategic meaning.
The real estate market has been growing quickly, with prices increasing by 12.6% in 2024 to an average of €3,251 per square meter. This growth is mainly due to demand from countries like Germany and the UK, which together make up 42.5% of all foreign searches. For the first time, bank appraisals went above €2,000/m², reaching €2,010 in October 2024. Filipa Ferreira, Executive Director of Invest Madeira, said, “These numbers show how attractive Madeira’s market is for people moving here and for foreign investments.”
The group included four real estate companies - KW - Área Madeira, Century 21 – Garden, Future Real Estate, and Savoy Investimentos — as well as Valor Solutions (business consulting) and Bordal – Bordados da Madeira, which displayed the island’s famous embroidery.
The Madeira International Business Center (MIBC) was also involved, sharing its competitive tax system within Europe as a proven way to attract global businesses.
The two-day event had sessions from government and business leaders, along with chances for European investors and decision-makers to connect.
It ended with the Portugal Cup 2025 golf tournament at Château de la Bawette. Ferreira said, “Madeira's participation shows a great chance to show our products and projects to a top audience,” supporting the Regional Government's plan to expand internationally and bring in foreign investments.
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