Mrs. Gilda Santos MSc.

participation in delegations:

FUTURE FORCES FORUM Future Forces Exhibition 2026 ECOBALLIFE workshop

Protection and Defence Manager; Chair
Technological Centre for the Textile and Clothing Industry of Portugal, European Society of Protective Clothing

Graduated in Textile Engineering (Beira Interior University), she holds a Master in Design & Marketing (Minho University) and is Project Management Professional (PMI/USA).

Currently Protection & Defence manager at CITEVE, coordinating national and European projects for advanced & innovative materials, products, and processes, including smart multifunctional textiles considering sustainable approaches & eco-design principles.

Chair of ESPC - European Society of Protective Clothing. Non-Governmental Expert of “CapTech Materials and Structures” and “CapTech Land Platforms” of European Defence Agency, being currently Industry Rapporteur of CapTech Materials.

Within NATO, expert participating in Applied Vehicle Technology Panel and NIAG studies.