To the FCCN Conferences They are the annual meeting of the Higher Education and Research community, dedicated to sharing experiences, learning, and presenting innovative projectsIn 2026, The event will take place from May 5th to 7th at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto., the event's main partner, reinforcing its role as a space for meeting, debate and collaboration.
In the previous edition, held in Coimbra, Several participants highlighted the significant impact of the event on the academic and scientific community..
Mariana Neca, from the technical team of the GOVCOPP Research Unit at the University of Aveiro, describes this annual meeting as "an opportunity to connect with the rest of the scientific and academic community", highlighting its “rich and interesting program"It's an event that..." It allows us to leave our offices and interact with other colleagues.“, he adds.
Diana Silva, from the University of Aveiro Libraries, points out... "the fantastic atmosphere" of the various editions in which it has already participated. It also recalls The importance of informal moments.which, in their opinion, help to reinforce this sense of collaboration.
"The Conferences were always a driving force for the higher education and research community"Specifically for librarians, it is important for them to work on the dimensions of b-on, Open Access, or RCAAP," he says.
Madalena Carvalho, Director of Documentation Services at the Open University, makes a point of bringing members of her team to the FCCN Conference every year. She believes that The knowledge shared over the three days "must be transversal"..
"The FCCN Conferences are extremely relevant for the country's development "Because they add a lot of value," he says. "That value is put at the service of the institutions, but..." Ultimately, it is then transmitted to society.”
Registration for the 17th edition of the FCCN Conference is still open.
The 2026 edition promises to maintain this spirit of sharing, with sessions dedicated to emerging themes. such as Artificial Intelligence, Open Science, data management, or digital innovation. Initiatives like the FCCN and Community Zappings and the Innovation Hub continue to to give visibility to community projects...reinforcing the role of the FCCN Conferences as a space for innovation and collaboration in Higher Education and Research. As Diana Silva summarizes, all these moments They allow us to "build working bridges" between different areas.
Register for the 17th edition of this event at https://jornadas.fccn.pt/.
