2020 Edition

National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest

National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest is an International Travel and Adventure Photography and Video Festival that brings together the best professionals from these areas to talk about their lives, share their projects and inspire. Discovery and exploration allow the knowledge of new cultures and new environments, cementing the relationship between Man and Nature.

This is the festival that inspires people to go, to dream and to be free. Free from doubts, fears, prejudices, ethnic and cultural barriers. It is the starting point for a more tolerant world, sharing the best photography and video work on the themes that have the most value for their dissemination, preservation and inspiration to knowledge and discovery.

We will have presentations of projects, portfolios and personal stories experienced by great talents and influential photographers and videographers; powerful masterclasses for those seeking the opportunity to evolve and perfect their art of visual creation; and photography exhibits, with breathtaking galleries that will lead viewers to see beyond.

The word “Exodus” can be defined as people in motion. Join the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest and it is part of this global movement of creativity.

Aveiro City

Aveiro is a city of charm. As Miguel Esteves Cardoso says “a city with the right size”. Rich in history and culture, embracing the edge of the Ria, a coastal lagoon, rich in birdlife.  It’s occasionally dubbed the Venice of Portugal thanks to its high-prowed boats, humpbacked bridges and a small network of picturesque canals. 

Aveiro is known for its salt production and seaweed harvest. The region is also known for the preponderance of ceramics industries and trade, which result in a long productive tradition from the Roman period and early medieval period.

Aveiro is also known in Portugal for its traditional sweets – ovos moles de Aveiro and trouxas de ovos, both made of eggs. Raivas are another typical biscuit.

After the first edition, which exceeded expectations, filling the auditorium of more than 700 people each day, we realized that we could not have chosen a better venue to hold this festival. The spirit of community that sits among the entire audience with a thunderous contagious energy of sharing, curiosity and excitement is unmatched.

Aveiro City

Aveiro is a city of charm. As Miguel Esteves Cardoso says “a city with the right size”. Rich in history and culture, embracing the edge of the Ria, a coastal lagoon, rich in birdlife.  It’s occasionally dubbed the Venice of Portugal thanks to its high-prowed boats, brain nutrients, humpbacked bridges and a small network of picturesque canals.

Aveiro is known for its salt production and seaweed harvest. The region is also known for the preponderance of ceramics industries and trade, which result in a long productive tradition from the Roman period and early medieval period.

Aveiro is also known in Portugal for its traditional sweets – ovos moles de Aveiro and trouxas de ovos, both made of eggs. Raivas are another typical biscuit.

After the first edition, which exceeded expectations, filling the auditorium of more than 700 people each day, we realized that we could not have chosen a better venue to hold this festival. The spirit of community that sits among the entire audience with a thunderous contagious energy of sharing, curiosity and excitement is unmatched.

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Is there any better investment than education? Yes, there is… education, inspiration and creative mojo. Three in one. You will never travel, photograph or film the same way again.

Days November 28 and 29, at the Congress Center of Aveiro.

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Speaking Sessions

Inspiring and moving Speaking Sessions throughout Saturday and Sunday with 10 sessions in total featured by world-renowned travel and adventure photographers and filmmakers.
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Masterclasses

Amazing masterclasses, providing extensive and invaluable knowledge. It's a unique opportunity to boost your skills and creativity with the best in the field. Each masterclass has a 3-hour duration, with a strict limit of 25 people
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Travel Talks

Short travel talks by tour leaders, frequent travellers, people who spend their lives travelling and sharing their experiences. A unique opportunity to feel the wandering vibe behind the theme of travel and discovery.
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Photo Exhibitions

Photo exhibitions displayed in several parts of Aveiro, with breathtaking images of incredible moments captured by some of the best photographers in the world.
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Late Night Sessions

Moment of festivity between participants and speakers in a happy atmosphere.
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Roundtable

Is not that frequent to have such great creative personalities all together in one place. In this roundtable, we’ll get part of the guest speakers to debate a bit about their vision about the world, photography and video.
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Networking

Being part of the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest means you will be in the centre of the action, seeing everything and meeting everyone. Let yourself free and meet like-minded people, share your ideas and projects and interact personally with our invited guests. How cool is that?
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Exodus Talents

In this time space is intended to highlight and recognize the value of Portuguese photographers and videographers whos works reflect the vectors of National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest. This can be adventure and travel photography/videography, documentary photography/videography of cultural and ethnic realities, as well as awareness-raising photography/videography projects and nature and conservation of the global environment or photojournalistic projects that involve social-humanitarian questions.
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Simultaneous translation

National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest lectures will have simultaneous translation services from English to Portuguese and vice versa.
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Accessibility

The Aveiro Congress Centre is prepared to welcome any participant, even with low mobility, with elevators that can take you to all floors of the building.
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2 Bars

In the building, you can find two bars where you can buy food and drinks.
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Brand Stands

The hall of the Congress Centre will have several stands with brands showcasing their products and services.

Exodus Personality of the Year

To honour the work and the dedication to humanitarian causes in the field of photography and video is part of the vision behind the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest. For that reason, we’ll try to homage great personalities of the world of photography and video but also activists or defenders of human and nature rights with top careers, award-winners with a path marked by the dedication to humanitarian, social and/or environmental causes.

The 2017 edition homaged Reza Deghati, a talented photographer with an incredible career and important achievements in the field of human rights.

In 2018, we had the privilege to homage Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a director and photographer, who brings to the light of day, human stories, the extraordinary beauty of the world, but also calls for the conversion and preservation of the Planet.

For the third edition, we’ll bring another great person to be honoured.

Exodus Personality of the Year

To honour the work and the dedication to humanitarian causes in the field of photography and video is part of the vision behind the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest. For that reason, we’ll try to homage great personalities of the world of photography and video but also activists or defenders of human and nature rights with top careers, award-winners with a path marked by the dedication to humanitarian, social and/or environmental causes.

The 2017 edition homaged Reza Deghati, a talented photographer with an incredible career and important achievements in the field of human rights.

In 2018, we had the privilege to homage Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a director and photographer, who brings to the light of day, human stories, the extraordinary beauty of the world, but also calls for the conversion and preservation of the Planet.

For the third edition, we’ll bring another great person to be honoured.

Exodus Causes

By participating in the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest you are contributing to the Exodus Causes which is a financing channel that allows the channelling of part of the profits obtained in the festival to an entity that works in environmental conservation or social projects.

In 2017, the BioLiving Association, a nonprofit association for environmental protection with projects dedicated to reforestation, was the entity chosen to receive the profits of the first edition of the festival. This unanimous decision was inspired by the stories and images of the devastation caused by the fires of that summer, a tragedy of unspeakable dimensions that touched particularly the feelings of the festival organization team.

As for the Exodus Causes 2018, the organization chosen was Amnesty International. This organization fights for the defence of Human Rights and against social injustices around the world.

If we can inspire others to travel with our travels, we can also inspire them to participate actively in eradicating forgetfulness.

Is there any project or entity that you would like to see supported and that works the same values ​​of this festival? Then share with us!

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    By participating in the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest you are contributing to the Exodus Causes which is a financing channel that allows the channelling of part of the profits obtained in the festival to an entity that works in environmental conservation or social projects.

    In 2017, the BioLiving Association, a nonprofit association for environmental protection with projects dedicated to reforestation, was the entity chosen to receive the profits of the first edition of the festival. This unanimous decision was inspired by the gabapentin stories and images of the devastation caused by the fires of that summer, a tragedy of unspeakable dimensions that touched particularly the feelings of the festival organization team. 

    As for the Exodus Causes 2018, the organization chosen was Amnesty International. This organization fights for the defence of Human Rights and against social injustices around the world.

    If we can inspire others to travel with our travels, we can also inspire them to participate actively in eradicating forgetfulness.

    Is there any project or entity that you would like to see supported and that works the same values ​​of this festival? Then share with us!

    Two Wonderful Days

    National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest 2019 Schedule

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    EARLY BIRD TICKETS - ALL SOLD OUT
     
    GUEST SPEAKERS
     
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    Experienced & Talented Photographers and Filmmakers

    Awesome Speakers

    Having thoroughly analysed the work and career of several artists, we have gathered a heterogeneous group of the most eminent invitees in the field. It’s a line-up of professionals who are capable of delivering a wide variety of concepts and knowledge. From the very first moment, we aimed for excellence, diversity and relevance to the theme and philosophy of the Festival.

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    4 portuguese photographer and filmmakers

    Exodus Talents

    We want to highlight and recognize the value of Portuguese photographers and videographers whos works reflect the vectors of National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest. 

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    Learn With The Best

    Masterclasses Schedule

    There are available four masterclasses, two in the morning of Saturday and two in the morning of Sunday. Each masterclass has a duration of approximately 3 hours of intensive learning.

    If you’re interested in attending two masterclasses, make sure that they don’t overlap during the ticket selection. Choose one on Saturday and another on Sunday.

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    Multiple pricing options

    Buy Your Tickets Today

    There is a limited number of places for both the Speaking Sessions and the Masterclasses. Once full, there is no way in. That means missing all the rest… Travel Talks, Debates, Photo Exhibitions, Late Night Sessions, and all the precious networking.

    So, why wait? Buy it now and spread the word among all the people you would love to have next to you.

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    70€
    SPEAKING SESSIONS 2020 (2 DAYS)
    • The price includes:
    • Two full days of Speaking Sessions (Saturday and Sunday)
    • Debates
    • Photo Exhibition
    • Travel Talks
    • Late Night Sessions
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    MASTERCLASS (EACH)
    • Three hours of intensive learning with the best of the best. The fastest way to improve your skills and jump to another level. It's like having a full weekend workshop and squeezing the best juice out of it. Bring your notebook... a pen and a clear head.
    The fantastic ambassadors of National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest 2019

    Exodus Ambassadors

    We count on the precious help of these people from the world of travel and photography, to bring National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest values ​​up to more people.

     

     

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    The people behind the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest 2018

    Organising Team

    The people running the show, working hard to bring you the best creative event of the year. Besides these five people, there is a group of volunteers which helps achieve our goal.

    • Bernardo Conde

      Bernardo Conde is a passionate photographer specialized in travel, nature and outdoor photography. His portfolio includes places like Madagascar, Mongolia, Iceland, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand,…
      Bernardo Conde
      Travel Photographer / Workshops / Tour leader

    • Isabel Gonçalves

      Isabel Gonçalves is a professional Tourism Technician, specialising in social network management and digital marketing, and event production. This journey, from tourism to travel…
      Isabel Gonçalves
      Sponsorship Manager

    • Pedro Cardoso

      I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER, BUT PORTRAITS ARE MY JAM. I’m Pedro Cardoso. I was born in the 80’s, listen to everything from Tchaikovsky to…
      Pedro Cardoso
      Photographer
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    Audience Testimonials

    There is no one better to say how good the National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest is, as those who have experienced it.

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    “Had a great time this weekend at the very first National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest, a brilliant event about photography, video, and travel. All of this with excellent and inspirational speakers from around the world.

    It’s refreshing to see this kind of events being held in my hometown and I’m already looking forward to next year’s edition!”

    Vanessa Costa

    “Congratulations to all the team for providing us with this extraordinary event. These were inspiring days filled with fantastic stories, shares of talent and, above all, human beings that make us believe in a better tomorrow.

    To overcome, only if it were around a bonfire under a starry sky.

    Let the 2018 edition come! “

    Carlos Pimentel

    “The best I have ever seen in Portugal. Photography as a vehicle of good and how it has the power to change the world. Congratulations to the whole team. Next year I’m there again.”

    Leo Vieira

    “I have no words to describe this event as well as the people around it.

    A huge thanks to the organization for these days of magical sharing.”

    Paulo Alexandre Carvalho

    “God knows what it cost to go to work today! Thanks for the Friday and Saturday! Fantastic! There are events with years of existence without the quality of this event that was only the first year. An event that Aveiro never had and that has long deserved. Congratulations on this event. I cannot wait for next year! After this year, what will come is the question. Expectations on the rise!”

    Nataša Gološin

    “In the last two days, we were able to hear and learn so many interesting and meaningful things, from some truly inspiring people.
    Thank you NG Exodus Aveiro for bringing all those brilliant guys, including Yann Arthus-Bertrand, 200m from my house <3
    Keep rocking!”

    Eduardo Ventura

    “Awesome experience… The best I’ve had in a long long time. Not only in a photographer’s perspective but also in a human relationship’s perspective… The organisation was great and they deserve our respect…”

    Kika Silva

    “An event, where someone who likes photography but little or nothing knows, starts to feel and realize that a machine and a photo, are more than an object and a memory, are moments lived, are new friendships, are new experiences of life and are a way to show the world, so much reality. Undoubtedly National Geographic Exodus Aveiro Fest, are those two days that deserve to be lived to the fullest. Congratulations”

    João Nunes da Silva

    “One of the best events I attended last year, very good! Excellent organization, good ambience and quite interesting subjects for photographers, travellers, journalists, lovers of the natural world and adventure. Whenever I can, I’ll be there!”

    Marcel Andrade

    “It is a fantastic experience that awakens our socio-environmental awareness. Congratulations to Bernardo Conde and his team!“

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can we visit the exhibition without having a Speaking Sessions or Masterclass ticket?

    No. The exhibition that is in the Congress Center during the festival, is reserved for those who are participating in the festival.

    Subsequently, the images will be on display in the city of Aveiro, with free admission.

    With a Masterclass ticket can I attend the lectures?

    No. The Masterclass ticket only gives access to the respective masterclass. You can see the exhibition and also the brands stands, but you don’t have access to the Grand Auditorium.

    To attend the lectures, do I have to buy a ticket for each lecture?

    No. A Speaking Session ticket gives you access to all activities that take place on festival days, except for masterclasses.

    How to Get Here

    Car, Train ou Plane

    If you’re coming by car from the north, take the A29 or A1 highway and then the A25 connection to Aveiro. If you’re coming by car from the south, take the A17 or A1 and then the A25 connection to Aveiro.

    Approximate distances and travel time:

    • From Porto: 75 km (48 min)
    • From Coimbra: 64 km (50 min)
    • From Lisbon: 255 km (2h33 min)

    If you’re coming by train, there are several standard discounts.

    • Early bird: Buy your ticket more than 5 days in advance and get discounts of up to 65%
    • Under 25 25% off all your journeys until you are over 25
    • Group tickets: enjoy special conditions if you travel in a group of over 10 people
    • 2€ promotion on Porto urban trains, for return tickets – Christmas campaign, available during the whole month of December, weekends and holidays.

    You can find more standard discounts in HERE.

    Oporto (OPO) International Airport is the closest to Aveiro:

    After arriving at the airport, you can rent a car, or use metro to get to “Campanha” train station, where you can catch a train to Aveiro. (depending on the train, takes between 30 and 60 min)

    Lisbon (LIS) International Airport:

    After arriving at the airport, you can rent a car, or use metro to get to “Oriente” train station, where you can catch a train to Aveiro. (2h30m by train)

    Nov 28th & 29th of 2020

    National Geographic
    Exodus Aveiro Fest

    Centro de Congressos Aveiro

    Cais da Fonte Nova

    3810-200 Aveiro

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    Get in touch

    If you need any additional information regarding the festival, feel free to contact us using any of the channels below. Comments or suggestions are also welcome. We will reply as quickly as possible. Thank you!

    Address

    Rua 31 de Janeiro 19 - Loja R e S
    3810-192 Aveiro
    Portugal

    Phone

    +351 915 796 086

    Social Networks

    Press

    media@exodusaveirofest.com

    Support and Partnerships

    sponsors@exodusaveirofest.com

    General Information

    info@exodusaveirofest.com
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