They are now open. registrations for the Science and Innovation Meeting 2026, which will take place on July 15th and 16th at the Lisbon Congress Centre (Praça das Indústrias 1, Junqueira). See the website to view the preliminary program of the event, which is constantly being updated.

The Science and Innovation Meeting 2026 is part of the ongoing process of defining national strategic priorities in the field of research and innovation, associated with the creation of Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²). It will bring together the scientific community, the business sector and European partners around the main priorities for research and innovation in Portugal.

The event will include thematic sessions, discussion periods, and presentations aimed at contributing to the development of guidelines for the coming years.

Participation in the Science and Innovation Meeting 2026 is an opportunity to follow and engage in discussions that will frame the development of the national scientific and technological ecosystem, within a context of dialogue between different sectors and levels of activity.

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