The 3rd Forum PAPS is aimed at bringing together leading representatives of the academic, business, and government sectors from Portugal and the USA, as well as the members of PAPS, to discuss and identify strategies to foster the contribution of the Portuguese post-graduate community for the development of Portugal. Multidisciplinary perspectives will be encouraged to provide useful guidelines for decision makers in both the public and private sectors, including informed and effective policies and strategies for education, business, and government. In parallel, a program of social and cultural activities will be held to encourage networking among participants and increase the awareness of the local community for the Portuguese culture.