Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit
2026
Registration opens soon
The full program, speaker information, and registration will be made available in early September.
From Knowledge to Competitiveness in Science, Technology and Innovation
The Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit marks the first joint conference of Phase 4 of the CMU Portugal, MIT Portugal, and UT Austin Portugal Programs. 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.
Phase 4 Joint Conference
Three programs, one transatlantic agenda for science and innovation
The Portugal-US Partnerships 2026 Summit marks the first joint conference of Phase 4 of the CMU Portugal, MIT Portugal, and UT Austin Portugal Programs.
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.
What to Expect
The Portugal–US Partnerships 2026 Summit will bring together researchers, students, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation stakeholders from the CMU Portugal, MIT Portugal, and UT Austin Portugal communities to explore how science, technology, and innovation can strengthen Portugal's competitiveness and global impact.
Participants can expect:
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 innovation challenges.
Networking opportunities across the three Portugal–US partnership programs.
Showcases of research, talent development, entrepreneurship, and collaborative innovation.
Further details regarding the program, speakers, and registration will be announced in the coming months.
From Knowledge to Competitiveness — join us in Aveiro
October 30, 2026 · University of Aveiro, Portugal. Be part of the first joint conference of Phase 4 of the CMU Portugal, MIT Portugal, and UT Austin Portugal Programs.