Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit: “From Knowledge to Competitiveness”

From Knowledge to Competitiveness in Science, Technology and Innovation

The Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit – the first Phase IV  Conference jointly organized by CMU Portugal, MIT Portugal, and UT Austin Portugal – will be hosted by Universidade de Aveiro on October 30th, 2026. 

The event will bring together researchers, students, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation stakeholders across the three communities to discuss how science, technology, and innovation can drive Portugal’s competitiveness and global impact. 

The Summit will feature:

  • Inspiring keynote presentations from internationally recognized leaders;
  • High-level discussions on emerging technologies and their societal and economic impact;
  • Perspectives from academia, industry, and government on future opportunities and challenges;
  • Networking opportunities across the three Portugal-US Partnership programs;
  • Showcases of research achievements, talent development initiatives, entrepreneurship, and collaborative innovation (poster exhibition). 

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Further details regarding the program, speakers, and registration will be announced in the coming months.

Start date

Oct. 30, 2026

End Date

Oct. 30, 2026