INESC-ID actively engages with society through science communication and outreach.
Throughout the year, INESC-ID researchers and PhD students share their work with the public and the academic community. These activities are coordinated by the Communications and Outreach Office with support from the institute’s network of science communication volunteers.
What We Do
Reaching the Public
We take part in open days, science fairs, and festivals aimed at general audiences. At events such as the Técnico Open Day, the Oeiras Science Festival, and the European Researchers’ Night, our researchers and volunteers present their projects to students, families, and visitors of all ages. Our researchers also regularly share their expertise through television, radio, podcasts, and press.
Engaging the Academic Community
We are a regular presence at events organised by and for students and academic community. Through stands, workshops, and demonstrations at initiatives such as SINFO, JEEC, and ELECTRODAY, we share our research with future engineers and researchers and promote early engagement with science and technology.
Connecting Research with Industry and Innovation
We also participate in events that bring research closer to industry, partners, and the innovation ecosystem. At initiatives such as the Técnico Innovation Summit and Téc4Defence, we present research projects and demonstrations, showcasing the applied impact of our work and its potential for real-world use.
Latest Outreach News
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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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