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Our goal at Devoteam is to build a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
This culture is powered by open collaboration, clear goals, and the freedom to innovate. We know that taking our work seriously doesn't mean we can't have fun.
Shared experiences, laughter, and a strong team spirit are the secret ingredients to our success and our lasting legacy.
Find out our 2026 initiatives
May
This Children’s Day, we celebrate the dreams, curiosity, and aspirations that shaped the people we are today. As part of this initiative, we invited some colleagues to look back at their childhood and share who they dreamed of becoming, highlighting how their passion for learning and growth continues to inspire their journey today.
On June 17th, join us for the next Tech & Snack session, Boosting AI Value with the xTEAM Open Source Harness, presented by William Santos.
We’ll explore how agent-based architectures, skills, plugins, and specialized context can enhance AI-assisted software engineering, improving productivity and development quality. The session will also showcase how integrations such as Graphify, OpenSpec, and Context7 help reduce hallucinations, support technical decision-making, and promote architectural consistency across projects.
World Cup Games at the Office
On June 18th and June 23rd, we invite all employees to come together and watch the World Cup matches as a team. Taking place across our Lisbon, Porto, and Aveiro offices, these gatherings will be an opportunity to share the excitement of the games, connect with colleagues from different teams, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with drinks, snacks, and plenty of team spirit while supporting our national team.
This month’s Devohour will celebrate the spirit of the Popular Saints festivities, bringing colleagues together for an evening of food, drinks, and socializing. Taking place on June 18th in Porto, June 19th in Aveiro, and June 25th in Lisbon, this edition introduces two special highlights: the events in Porto and Lisbon will be held in the outdoor areas of the offices, while colleagues in Aveiro will gather at Praia da Barra, and employees in Porto and Lisbon will have the opportunity to bring one external guest to join the celebration.
May
This Mother’s Day, we celebrated the important role of mothers and the impact they have in our lives, both at home and beyond. As part of this initiative, we asked some colleagues to share a piece of advice their mothers had given them, highlighting the wisdom and guidance that continue to shape their journey.
On May 13th, we held a Tech & Snack session featuring Project Ishimura, a multi-agent AI system developed by the Creative Tech team for the Global AI Hackathon 2026. The session showcased how Ishimura streamlines consulting proposal creation using AI agents and included an overview of its architecture, followed by a live demo.
Semana Aberta
From May 18th to May 25th, to celebrate the launch of our partnership with Jazzy Dance School, Devoteam employees were offered a free weekly pass, giving them access to any dance class at any Jazzy studio. The initiative encouraged colleagues to explore new dance styles, stay active, and have fun.
Voluntariado CASA
Throughout May, we partnered with CASA for a social responsibility initiative, collecting food and hygiene items at the Lisbon office to support people in need. The initiative also included a volunteering activity, where Devoteam employees helped distribute food to vulnerable communities.
April
Easter Egg Hunt
Last Easter, we organized a fun Egg Hunt. On April 1st, we hid 11 eggs across our intranet, and the challenge was to find them as quickly as possible. The first 5 employees to submit all the answers in the form won a large chocolate egg.
Yoga Session
To celebrate Physical Activity Day and World Health Day, we organized a hybrid Yin yoga session on April 6th, held in the Lisbon office and online, led by our HRBP, Carolina Oliveira. It was a moment to relax, recharge, and focus on well-being.
On April 15th, we held a session focused on Project Management, featuring speaker Rita Cabral. The session covered Waterfall and Agile methodologies, the roles of Project Manager and Product Owner, and shared best practices for successful project delivery.
Our April Devohours had an Easter twist, bringing colleagues together to relax and unwind after work. The events took place from 18:00 to 21:00 in Porto & Aveiro on April 23 and in Lisbon on April 30, with a fun quiz adding extra energy to the evening.
March
Whether it’s exploring new AI tools or discovering ways to make our daily work smarter, this 15–30 minute session is all about learning and growing together.
On March 6 at 12:00, we joined our finalists in the Portuguese Women in Tech Awards, for a conversation as they shared their experiences, challenges, and achievements, celebrating inspiring personal and professional journeys.
This Father’s Day, we celebrated the important role of fathers and the impact they had in our lives, both at home and at work. We created separate versions to recognize both our fathers colleagues or them as fathers. It was a day to reflect on the support, guidance, and inspiration they provided every day.
Whether it’s exploring new skills or discovering ways to grow in your career, this 15–30 minute session is all about learning and developing together.
February
Whether it’s exploring new AI tools or discovering ways to make our daily work smarter, this 15–30 minute session is all about learning and growing together.
On 12 February at 17:00, we joined Cátia Santos (Distributed Cloud) for a conversation as she shared her journey from Biology to Data Analysis and her passion for science communication.
Small messages can make a big difference. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we created a wall of recognition where you could share appreciation, gratitude, and kind words with your colleagues. On 16 February, many of you stopped by your office, grabbed a post-it, and left a message to help us build a mural full of positivity and connection.
Whether it’s catching up with colleagues or unwinding after a busy week, our monthly Devohour was all about connecting, sharing laughs, and enjoying together. You joined us at the offices – Porto & Aveiro on 19 February and Lisbon on 26 February – with a fun quizz to spice up the evening!
Last year's initiatives
In 2025, we promoted several initiatives that strengthened our sense of community. We celebrated key dates and awareness days, such as Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Children’s Day, Physical Activity Day, Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween. We also created moments of connection and fun, including Golden Vibes, Tech & Snack, Devohours and small in-office treats. These initiatives helped reinforce our culture and team spirit. At Christmas, we hosted a toy donation drive, served hot chocolate and cookies, and welcomed our employee's families with Devokids, reinforcing our spirit of sharing and togetherness.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by sending an email to pt.internal.comms@devoteam.com.
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