Carlos Nogueira
About Carlos Nogueira
Carlos Nogueira is an experienced Event Safety Manager with a diverse background in managing safety protocols for high-profile events. He has worked with various organizations since 2016, including the European Broadcasting Union and multiple event management companies in Lisbon.
Work at Web Summit
Carlos Nogueira has been serving as the Event Safety Manager at Web Summit since 2016. His role involves overseeing safety protocols and ensuring the well-being of attendees at one of the largest technology conferences in the world, held annually in Lisbon. Nogueira's experience at Web Summit spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to the event's safety management and emergency planning.
Current Roles in Event Safety Management
Carlos Nogueira currently holds multiple positions as an Event Safety Manager at various organizations, including Made of You Group, Malpevent, and Live Experiences, all since 2021. He has also been with UAU Produtora and Everything Is New since 2018. In these roles, he is responsible for conducting health and safety audits and developing comprehensive safety plans for events.
Previous Experience in Event Safety
Nogueira has extensive experience in event safety management, having worked in various capacities prior to his current roles. He was the Head of Safety for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018, and he served as the Event Safety Manager for the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2021. His previous positions also include roles at Vodafone Portugal and Building The Future - Ativar Portugal.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Nogueira has a solid educational background in safety and engineering. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa from 1991 to 1996. He has also completed various specialized courses, including Risk Analysis at DNV - Det Norske Veritas, Event and Public Safety at Emergency Planning College, and Crowd Management training. His education equips him with the knowledge necessary for effective event safety management.
Achievements in Event Safety Planning
Nogueira has developed comprehensive event safety plans for various high-profile events, including Festival AUTHENTICA. He has played a key role in creating contingency plans tailored for events during the COVID-19 pandemic. His efforts include conducting regular emergency planning and training sessions to ensure preparedness for different scenarios at large-scale events.