International Business Women Network Meeting - February 2026
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Starts 18:00 PM
Finishes 20:30 PM
Organized by Cascais International Women in Business
Venue: King's College School, Cascais
Address: 164 Rua Doctor Manuel Antonio Costa Matos
2750-290 Cascais
About this event
Presentation followed by open networking. Free to attend. Free parking on-site.
6:00 Welcome: Join us in the Atrium in the new Senior School building at King’s College School, Cascais.
(You do not have to be a King’s parent to attend.)
6:30 Smart Money, Max Yields & Avoiding the Pitfalls: The Truth About Investing in Property in Portugal — A Discussion with Carol Paterson Smith of Arno Developments (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolpatersonsmith/)
We all know the Portuguese property market can be a rollercoaster. Between the headlines about interest rates and the anecdotes about renovation disasters, it is hard to know what the smart money does.
Join us as Carol Paterson Smith of Arno Developments bridges the gap between high-level financial strategy and the gritty reality of getting a project done in Portugal.
This isn’t just about theory; Carol will divulge the data to track, design decisions that pay off, and the “unwritten rules” of dealing with local agents, architects and builders.
What we will cover:
The Market: Understanding how Portugal’s housing market compares to other developed markets.
Building Your Team: How to hire an architect, engineer, or builder (and what to avoid).
Agent Confidential: How real estate agents really work here, and the Do’s and Don’ts of buying and selling to avoid “shooting yourself in both feet.”
Style for Profit: Decorating an investment property by mastering price points and style decisions that maximize returns, not just aesthetics.
About Our Speaker:
Carol Paterson Smith
Arno Developments | Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst | Property Developer
Carol is a Partner of Arno Capital, a family office investing in tech start-ups, real estate, fine art and financial markets.
Carol runs Arno Developments, the property development arm of the business. The former Head of Hedge Fund Clients at Rothschild, she built a $2bn business in London with clients globally and also developed property in Mayfair, London. She then moved to Singapore from 2012 to 2016, where she focused on tech start-ups. She moved to Portugal in 2016 to focus on real estate full -time.
Carol understands the Portuguese landscape from the boardroom to the building site. Arno Developments has deployed over €25 million into property in Portugal both in-house and for investors and has completed over 100 new build or renovation projects. She is passionate about helping women make educated, profitable decisions in real estate.
7.15 — 8:30 Open Networking Enjoy light refreshments while building authentic connections.
Reach Out
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Our Mission
This gathering enables women professionals and business leaders from our global community to connect, share experiences, and foster valuable relationships. We welcome all professional women, including entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and freelancers, to come together and foster a supportive environment.
During our monthly meetup, we’ll discuss the latest business trends, share insights, and encourage one another as we navigate the unique challenges of creating and sustaining successful businesses in Portugal.
Join us for an evening of networking, knowledge expansion, and collaboration.
Connect With Purpose
We look forward to seeing you there.
Warm regards,
Sherry Seeton
Founder, Cascais International Business Women Network
Co-Founder and COO, FITQOR Fitness Club and FITQOR Reformer Pilates
www.fitqor.com and www.fitqorpilates.com
sherryseeton@fitqor.com
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