In partnership with the Institute of Medieval Studies (IEM), Leiria City Council is organising the 1st Edition of the José Mattoso Forum 2024, an event dedicated to honouring Prof. José Mattoso and addressing his contribution as a historian and humanist.

The forum will take place on November 30th, from 3 pm, in Leiria, with the inauguration of Parque José Mattoso, located on the slope of Leiria Castle. The program continues at Leiria Castle, on the Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena grounds, with two conferences and a round table.

The Organizing Committee of IEM NOVA FCSH is made up of Catarina Fernandes Barreira, João Luís Fontes, Luís Filipe Oliveira and Tomás Cordero.

The Forum was broadcast live, via streaming, and can be (re)watched on the Municipality of Leiria’s YouTube channel, here.

In-person participation in the Forum was limited to room capacity, and registration was open until November 27th via email: castelo@cm-leiria.pt