AEP - Associação Empresarial de Portugal, founded in 1849, is one of the oldest and most important business associations in Portugal. Based in Porto, it acts as a Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representing and supporting Portuguese businesses across a range of sectors. AEP provides services such as training, internationalization support, and organizing fairs and congresses to boost the competitiveness of its member companies. It is dedicated to promoting the growth and modernization of Portuguese businesses, both domestically and internationally.