Where the Future of Stone Is Shaped: Olivah at the StonebyPORTUGAL Summit 2026.

Two days dedicated to the future of the industry

There are events that go far beyond simply presenting projects. The StonebyPORTUGAL SUMMIT 2026, organized by ASSIMAGRA, serves as a meeting point for the entire Portuguese mineral resources sector, bringing together industry representatives, academia, architects, engineers, researchers, and decision-makers to reflect on the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector’s future.Over the course of two days, natural stone took center stage in the discussions, with topics ranging from sustainability, decarbonization, and digitalization to green financing and new structural applications of stone in architecture and construction.

For Olivah, it is a privilege to be part of these discussions. More than creating objects from natural stone, we believe that understanding the realities of the industry, listening to different perspectives, and engaging in the conversations that shape its future are all part of how we work. Being present means learning, building relationships, and continuing to develop a broader perspective on the material that inspires our work every day.

The first presentation of Crafted by Dialogues

This edition of the Summit marked a particularly special moment for Olivah: the first public presentation of Crafted by Dialogues, the second edition of the BROOT project, promoted by ASSIMAGRA and curated by Olivah. The collection fosters a dialogue between Portuguese natural stone and some of the country's most iconic traditional crafts, resulting in four new pieces: Slate & Filigree, by Carlos Mello; Limestone & Blown Glass, by Catarina Nogueira Pacheco; Breccia & Tinsmithing, by Miguel Soeiro; and Basalt & Madeira Embroidery, by Nini Andrade Silva.

For the first time, this collection was presented alongside Dialogues from Within, the first edition of BROOT, comprising Schist & Acacia by Studio Anansi; Granite & Burel by Studio Olivah; Limestone & Clay by Vítor Reis Cerâmica; Marble & Cork by JMM Design Studio; and Basalt & Wicker by Estúdio Eneida Lombe Tavares. Seeing the two collections together made it possible to trace the project's evolution and reinforce its mission: bringing stone closer to other Portuguese materials, crafts, and traditions through design, while revealing new possibilities for a material deeply connected to the country's identity.

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Taking the Dialogue into the Future

For Olivah, participating in the StonebyPORTUGAL SUMMIT means much more than simply attending an event. It is an opportunity to listen to those who research, transform, design, and build the future of Portuguese natural stone. Discussions on sustainability, technological innovation, decarbonization, and the growing role of stone as a structural element reveal an industry in constant evolution—capable of responding to contemporary challenges without losing touch with its roots.

It was equally rewarding to reconnect with partners, companies, institutions, and professionals who share a commitment to promoting Portuguese natural stone and contributing to its future. We return from this Summit with new perspectives, renewed inspiration, and the conviction that the sector's evolution is driven by collaboration, the exchange of knowledge, and the ability to see stone as more than just a material. We would like to thank ASSIMAGRA for organizing such an important event for the industry and for continuing to create spaces where dialogue drives innovation. For Olivah, it is an honor to be part of this community and to follow closely the conversations that help shape the future of Portuguese natural stone.