EPoSS Annual Forum 2026

The EPoSS Annual Forum 2026 will take place from June 16-19 in Braga, Portugal, kindly hosted by the EPoSS member INL.

The Annual Forum offers sessions with high-ranking representatives from the EU, local authorities, institutions and companies, thematic sessions, poster presentations, start-up award pitch and award ceremony, on-site visits to thematically relevant institutions as well as time for exchange and idea development.

Bringing together key stakeholders from across Europe, the forum will offer a rich and dynamic programme, including:

• Sessions with high-ranking representatives from the European Union, local authorities, research institutions, and industry;
• Thematic sessions addressing strategic and emerging topics in smart systems integration;
• Poster presentations showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation;
• A start-up award pitch session, followed by the award ceremony.

The event will provide a unique platform to connect policy, research, and industry within one of Portugal’s leading innovation hubs, fostering dialogue and collaboration around the future of smart systems integration.