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From sustainable ports to solar-powered cars: INESC-ID’s participation at NEI Oeiras 2026
The buzz of people bustling about, the clatter of stands being assembled, and suddenly, the rumble of the SOLAR-MOVE electric car crossing the small bridge leading into the garden. As it drove across the lawn, we seized the moment to capture it and share it on social media: “The SOLAR-MOVE car has just arrived at the INESC-ID stand!”. With the vehicle safely parked beside our tent, and our volunteers arriving shortly afterwards, we were officially ready to begin another edition of Noite Europeia dos Investigadores (European Researcher’s Night) in Oeiras.
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INESC-ID Connects Students and Industry at ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026
Last week, INESC-ID helped host the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 (EDS2026), held at Instituto Superior Técnico under the theme Trustworthy AI. The four-day event (27–30 July) was organised by ELLIS Unit Lisbon — a partnership between Instituto Superior Técnico, INESC-ID, the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-Lisboa) and Instituto de Telecomunicações — and brought together more than 100 PhD students, researchers and industry experts from across Europe to explore reliable, safe and adaptable Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.
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From SAIL to AMALIA: INESC-ID at Encontro Ciência e Inovação 2026
INESC-ID marked a strong presence at Encontro Ciência 2026, the largest annual event dedicated to science and innovation in Portugal, which took place on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Congress Center. The institute contributed to multiple sessions throughout the programme, showcasing its ongoing work across research, innovation, and international partnerships. This edition also marked the first major event featuring the new Portuguese Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²).
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INESC-ID at Técnico Oeiras Open Day 2026: AI veterinary diagnostics, voice cloning, robots (and more)
On 16 May, INESC-ID took its research to the central atrium of Instituto Superior Técnico's Oeiras campus, joining the latest edition of the Técnico Open Day, held this year alongside the Técnico Family Day, which brought together science, engineering and hands-on activities throughout the day.
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Science clubs, student projects, and a journey to Italy: “Engenharia para Todos” at the 3rd Oeiras Science Clubs Meeting and STEAM Innovation Festival 2026
On April 29, Escola Secundária Camilo Castelo Branco in Carnaxide hosted a double celebration of science education: the III Encontro dos Clubes de Ciência de Oeiras and the Festival Nacional STEAM Innovation 2026 came together in a single afternoon, bringing over 200 students, teachers, and researchers under one roof.
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INESC-ID on AI innovation, healthcare and security at SINFO33
SINFO33 took place during the week of 20 to 24 April, marking the 2026 edition of the largest free technology conference in Portugal. Continuing tradition, INESC-ID was featured in two panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a stand at the job fair.
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INESC-ID brings AI and sustainability to the largest edition of Técnico Open Day
With AI powered robots, a Lego miniature displaying sustainable solutions for ports, and a trusty team of volunteers, INESC-ID was present once again at the Técnico Open Day, which took place on 18 April and brought over 3300 visitors to the Alameda campus of Instituto Superior Técnico.
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INESC-ID’s brings PRR projects back to Técnico Innovation Summit
For the second time, people, science, and companies gathered at the Técnico Innovation Center for another edition of the Técnico Innovation Summit, the major annual gathering of Instituto Superior Técnico's innovation ecosystem. INESC-ID was present in two separate spaces: an institutional stand showcasing the PRR projects Center for Responsible AI (CRAI), Accelerat.ai, and Blockchain.pt, and a second space dedicated to live demonstrations.
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The return of EV4EU, Shift2DC and U2DEMO to Enlit 2025
After last year’s success, EV4EU, Shift2DC and U2DEMO made a comeback to the Enlit Europe, which took place in Bilbao, Spain, from November 18 to 20. One of Europe’s most influential events in the energy sector, Enlit gathered more than 15000 energy professionals to discuss challenges in the sector and allowed visitors to explore projects and companies, while seeing how energy is generated, distributed and consumed.
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