AI, DATA, ROBOTICS FORUM 2026
By Natalia Rodríguez | INESC Brussels HUB News
📍 Alfândega Congress Centre, Porto, Portugal • 13–14 October 2026
Porto to host Europe’s AI, Data and Robotics community at ADRF26
This October, Porto will become the meeting point for Europe’s AI, Data and Robotics community as the AI, Data and Robotics Forum 2026 (ADRF26) will take place at the Alfândega do Porto Congress Centre on 13 and 14 October.
Organised by the AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA) and scientifically led by INESC TEC, ADRF26 will bring together researchers, innovators, industry representatives and policymakers to discuss the technologies shaping Europe’s future competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy.
Under this year’s theme, Apply AI where it matters, the Forum will focus on some of the most pressing topics on Europe’s innovation agenda, including strategic autonomy and European leadership, AI deployment in real-world applications and sectoral impact, the development of European infrastructures, and regulation and trustworthy AI.
The event will provide a unique space for dialogue and collaboration across research, industry and policymaking, reflecting the increasingly important role these technologies play in Europe’s economic positioning, industrial renewal and technological sovereignty.
Registration is now open
Registrations for ADRF26 are now open, with tickets available for purchase through the event website until 12 October 2026. Early-bird rates are available until mid-July for participants wishing to secure their place at a reduced price.
Call for workshop proposals
Researchers, innovators and practitioners are invited to contribute to the ADRF26 programme through workshop proposals addressing some of Europe’s most pressing challenges and opportunities in AI, Data and Robotics.
Two submission formats are available:
Strategy-oriented workshops, addressing topics such as Europe’s resilience, competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Use case and value creation sessions, showcasing mature technologies deployed with end users and demonstrating real-world impact.
Workshop proposals will be evaluated by experts from INESC TEC, the AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA) and the European Commission, with around 30 workshops expected to be selected for the final programme.
Following strong interest from the community, the deadline for submissions has been extended.
| ⏰ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 17 JULY 2026 |
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
As Porto prepares to welcome researchers, innovators, industry leaders and policymakers from across Europe this autumn, ADRF26 offers organisations a unique opportunity to position themselves at the centre of Europe’s AI, Data and Robotics ecosystem.
With more than 500 participants expected from across academia, industry and policymaking, the Forum provides an ideal platform to showcase technologies and solutions, increase visibility, create new partnerships and engage with key stakeholders from across the European innovation landscape.
Available opportunities include sponsorship packages, exhibition stands and project hubs, offering benefits such as speaking opportunities, branding visibility, networking activities and access to the Forum’s technology exhibition area.
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More information, registration details, workshop submissions and sponsorship opportunities are available at:
