20 thematic sessions to discuss the future of science and innovation in Portugal
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The Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026 will mark the Agency for Research and Innovation’s (AI²) first major event.
The call for proposals on topics for discussion drew significant participation from the community, with 206 submissions received between May 26 and June 16. The proposals will be organized into 20 sessions across six broad areas: Digital, Health, Environment and Territory, Industry and Energy, Society, and the Science and Innovation Ecosystem.
The submissions involved more than 1,200 participants and approximately 1,000 different organizations. R&D units accounted for 96% of the proposals, followed by companies (63%), various types of associations (49%), and the government (44%).
Message
João Barros
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²)
This first Science and Innovation Conference is taking place at a very special time.
With the official launch of AI², we have the opportunity to think, plan, and build together the next decades of science, technology, innovation, and competitiveness in our country.
The creation of AI² reflects the ambition to build an agency capable of bringing together researchers, higher education institutions, companies, entrepreneurs, public policymakers, and civil society around three common goals: to generate more knowledge, to create more value, and to place science and innovation at the heart of Portugal’s cultural, social, and economic development.
Welcome to Portuguese Science Summit Innovation Portuguese Science Summit 2026
Horizon Europe Implementation Day – July 15
Experts from the European Commission are traveling to Portugal for a session focused on the implementation of Horizon Europe.
The initiative brings together the research and innovation community to present the latest guidelines and updates on the 2026–2027 Work Programs, as well as the key aspects for successful participation.
This session is part of the first day of Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026.
Location
Lisbon Convention Center
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More than 200 proposals submitted for the National Debate at Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026
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