AEP – Portuguese Business Association is a national and multi sector business association that was founded in 1849 and is based in Porto. The mission of AEP is to promote and develop both the entrepreneurial and associative spirit as well as to defend the interests of its associates. The AEP universe comprises a wide range of activities namely fairs and exhibitions, congresses, consultancy and technical services to companies, training, support to internationalisation of the Portuguese companies.