About col-lab

col.lab | collaboration  laboratory

From Inspiration to Impact: My Meeting Support and Debate Exímio Lda, Born at col.lab

We strive for better collaboration and transformative processes in individuals, organizations, and communities.

In our commitment to fostering collaboration and sparking social innovation, col.lab has proudly launched two spin-off organizations:


  • My Meeting Support (UK): Empowering teams across the UK with expert facilitation and collaborative meeting solutions.


  • Debate Exímio Lda (Portugal): Connecting professionals from diverse fields to co-create innovative solutions with positive societal impact.


Both organizations share col.lab's core values of collaboration, innovation, and public service. They leverage coaching, peer learning, and group facilitation to unlock collective potential and drive meaningful change.


Whether you're seeking to enhance team collaboration in the UK or ignite social innovation in Portugal, reach out to My Meeting Support or Debate Exímio Lda. Let's create a more collaborative and impactful future together.


We live in exciting times. 

Thanks to the Digital Revolution we are fortunate to have reached a stage in our civilization where nothing prevents high-quality decision-making in teams regardless of physical presence. Today, you can be equally effective at working online as face-to-face for non-physically demanding activities.

Collaborative web-based tools and other group decision-support technology provide a unique opportunity for engaging your valued customers as well as your workforce in a participative planning process that is required for successfully thriving in highly unpredictable environments. 

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Find out more about our competency-based training services of the soft skills of facilitation along with the technical ability to design and deliver change and innovation with Howspace™ the digital facilitation platform: here.

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col.lab's Spin-Off: Debate Exímio Fosters Collaboration for Positive Impact

In Portugal, col.lab has a spin-off, Debate Exímio Lda, which shares our commitment to collaboration and innovation.

Debate Exímio offers consulting and event organization services that promote collaboration between professionals from different areas, with the aim of developing innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society.


Here are some specific examples of the services that Debate Exímio offers:


  • Consulting: Debate Exímio can help organizations to develop and implement collaborative strategies. They can also provide training on collaboration skills.


  • Event organization: Debate Exímio can organize conferences, workshops, and other events that bring together professionals from different areas to collaborate on innovative solutions.


Debate Exímio has a team of experienced professionals with a proven track record in collaboration and innovation. They are passionate about helping organizations to make a positive impact on society.


If you are interested in learning more about Debate Exímio, please visit Digital Health Portugal website or the Health Data Forum.


Boost Collaboration with Expert Facilitation - My Meeting Support

My Meeting Supporta subsidiary of col.lab | collaboration laboratory Ltd, is on a mission to transform events, corporate meetings and training program management. Our approach unites a vibrant community of meeting professionals, including seasoned facilitators proficient in harnessing the capabilities of digital tools like Howspace™ and Microsoft Teams™, among many others.


We're not just about event execution; we're crafting exceptional experiences that foster collaboration, learning, and engagement. Join us in reimagining the way events are orchestrated and knowledge is shared.


My Meeting Support, a highly specialized event services portal under the umbrella of col.lab | collaboration laboratory Ltd, is known for its comprehensive and quality-driven approach to event management. With roots in London and a global reach,


We recognize that every organization has unique requirements, and we tailor our solutions accordingly. Whether you're seeking to amplify your virtual meetings, enhance remote learning initiatives, or foster a culture of continuous improvement, we're here to help.


Central to My Meeting Support's service offering is a comprehensive range of digital collaboration solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We partner with leading platforms such as Howspace™ among others, to empower organizations to create engaging, interactive, and impactful events and training programs.


Our expertise lies in seamlessly integrating these platforms into your existing workflows, ensuring that your participants can seamlessly interact, collaborate in real-time, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics being presented.

The driving force behind My Meeting Support is a community of seasoned meeting professionals handpicked by col.lab | collaboration laboratory Ltd, which originated as a spin-off from the influential book series "Architecting Collaboration".


This book series was initiated by Paulo Nunes de Abreu, PhD, CPF, also known as Paul Nunesdea. As a thought leader in the field, Paul Nunesdea brought his unique insights to the formation of this transformative company.



col.lab | collaboration laboratory Ltd has strong ties to the International Association of Facilitators (IAF), a global network of practitioners dedicated to promoting effective collaboration.


By leveraging the collective expertise of these professionals, col.lab serves a diverse clientele, ranging from multinational organizations to regional and national governments, universities, and social sector entities. The company's ability to cater to distinct needs has established its reputation as a trusted partner for a wide array of customers.

Major initiatives

The Health Data Forum Global Hybrid Summit 2021 was a resounding success gathering 44 speakers and more than 500 participants from all over the world thus becoming another stepping stone in the much needed global dialogue on the effective use of health data for the next generation of healthcare systems. Check out more about this and other great col.laborations.

  • Health Regions Summit

    Join us at the Canary Islands

    Summit on the Future of Mid-Atlantic Health Systems

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    Health Data Forum

    The Healthcare CIO, CMIO & CMO Summit

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A national Think Tank on healthcare systems sustainability will bring together specialists and decision makers to address the financial sustainability of the Portuguese national health system.

We design community-driven initiatives with the latest digital facilitation technology. Join Digital Facilitation to experience one of our Howspace virtual engagement workspaces.

Proudly working with ASCOM France & Iberia to relaunch partnerships and a collaborative ecosystems with purposefully designed meeting events where the patient's need are always at the center of all innovations (silent ICU, home care wearables & alarms dashboards, CDSS, etc,)

We deliver customized training and professional certification with the use of digital tools for collaboration.

 We are proud of these great col.laborations

In close collaboration with the Regional Government of Madeira and  Healthcare Secretary Dr Pedro Ramos, we have successfully hosted the first hybrid edition of the Health Regions Summit, with the keynote contribution of His Eminence Cardinal de Mendonça and WHO's Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge among other renowned healthcare leaders.


Indebted by the sponsorship and support of Sanofi Pasteur and Sectra to support this initiative, including the e-Book that will be edited in col.laboration with Prof. Cristina Vaz de Almeida.

How can we create a #stigmafree world for HIV and STBBI? Using the power of #artificialintelligence  in combination with the most human connection of listening to the silence of each other breathing while typing the reflections about a full-day virtual journey hosted by 

the Collective Impact  Network in Manitoba and around the world.


Much obliged to ninecircles fantastic team headed by Mike Payne and Lead Facilitator Laurie Ringaert.

Proud to announce a collaboration with MEDCIDS a renowned department in the Oporto University's Medical School designed to host the Health Data Forum Global Hybrid Summit.


By 2040, radical interoperability will be a linchpin for the health care industry. Health care stakeholders who want to emerge as leaders in their use of data in the future of health should join us at the Health Data Forum Global Hybrid Summit in the beautiful city of Porto next 28-29 October.

Since 2020 we started a collaboration with Peter Seah, MBA, CPF that culminated in the Digital Collaboration Academy (DCA) a service brand delivered by col.lab collaboration laboratory.


The DCA started with an exclusive contract for the certification of GroupMap  Certified Facilitators. Since 2022

we become a Howspace certified partner and deliver the new Transformational Agent.

Join our regularly hosted conversations with our book co-authors Martin Duffy PhD and Paul Nunesdea, PhD, CPF, with other management experts that can advise you about how to transition to this new normal and take advantage of this incredible once in a lifetime opportunity to make the organization of your meetings more sustainable.

Our founder and lead consultant  Paul Nunesdea, PhD, CPF is active in the mapping of the ASCOM's ecosystem in Iberia and organizing a series of meetings for the co-creation of new business initiatives with a strong impact on patients well-being and the sustainability of healthcare systems.

With Pedro Cid Ferreira, Cucabytech's CEO we have started a collaboration since 2020 - Digital Health Portugal - which is now gaining an incredible momentum with national initiatives in support of the digital transformation in the healthcare sector.

Bring us your idea as we are eager to constantly expand our col.laboratories supporting a cause and bringing life to our mission by starting conversations that matter and change direction of change for the good.

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Our origins

Col.lab is a spin-off from the book series Architecting Collaboration started by Paul Nunesdea (the English alias of Paulo Nunes de Abreu) and emerges within a community of practitioners from the IAF - International Association of Facilitators - working together with renowned professionals worldwide. 

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Designing collaboration PRO BONO

We believe in helping a cause and contribute to society as a whole. 


Every project is unique. That’s why we customize every one of our interventions to fit your needs exactly. 


Whether it’s a small event or a comprehensive effort, we’ll sit down with you, listen to your requests, and prepare a customized plan to serve your needs.


There’s no challenge too big or too small, and we dedicate our utmost energy to every project we take on.

Generating value

Our activities are built upon a culture of a triple win. A win for ourselves personally as members, for our businesses or organizations and for the communities we live in. 

Our credo

We believe in participatory values to reach consensus and align the collective mindset of your teams and organization with the power of group facilitation.

A sample of our projects

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Years of experience

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Our vision is to see professional facilitation used throughout the world to address challenges faced by people in their groups, organizations, and communities. If you want to learn more about the membership benefits, check the logo below.
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