Horizons of Innovation 2026

1 Dec 2026 | Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina

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1 December 2026

78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina

Horizons of Innovation 2026

Registration open until 17 Nov 2026

Welcome to Horizons of Innovation Forum 2026!

Horizons of Innovation Forum 2026 brings together researchers, innovators, companies, public institutions, and innovation support organisations from across Europe and the Western Balkans for a day of ideas, collaboration, and practical conversations about the future of innovation.

Under the theme Shaping Europe’s Future of Innovation: Connecting Ideas. Creating Impact., the Forum explores how research, technology, entrepreneurship, and collaboration can create meaningful change in a rapidly evolving European landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and new approaches to innovation.

The programme combines inspiring keynote discussions, interactive plenary sessions, practical showcases, industry perspectives, matchmaking opportunities, and informal networking spaces designed to encourage new collaborations and partnerships.

👉 Register now to secure your spot and be part of a truly impactful experience!

Participation is free of charge. Reserve your place soon, as availability is limited! Registration on the online platform is required for every form of participation.

What can you expect?

• Big conversations about the future of innovation in Europe.

• Real examples of research creating impact.

• Honest industry perspectives on innovation and technology adoption.

• Live AI showcases from different sectors.

• Direct access to experienced evaluators.

• Opportunities to present ideas and find collaborators.

• Pre-arranged EEN Matchmaking meetings.

• New partnerships, fresh ideas, and valuable connections.

Who should attend?

• Researchers from universities, institutes, and R&D centres.

• Startups, SMEs, and technology companies.

• Innovation support organisations, clusters, digital innovation hubs, and business support providers.

• Public institutions and policymakers working in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional development.

• Investors and funding organisations.

• Civil society organisations actively engaged in shaping innovation ecosystems and societal change.

• Early-career researchers, innovators, and project teams seeking new opportunities and connections.

Ways to Participate

Present your project or solution - showcase an EU project, innovation, or technological solution.

Showcase your AI solution - demonstrate how your company applies AI in real products, services, or operations.

Introduce your organisation - present your capacities and collaboration interests to find partners fast.

Get feedback from an evaluator - one-to-one walk & talk to discuss your idea, question, or proposal.

Present a project or research poster - share your idea or results through a poster, over coffee and informal conversation.

Book matchmaking meetings - pre-scheduled bilateral B2B / R2R meetings through the EEN platform.

Deadlines

■  15 August 2026: Apply to present in a thematic session (project, solution, or poster)

17 November 2026: Online registration (insert your cooperation profile)

■  24 November 2026: Choose interesting profiles and book your B2B, R2B and R2R meetings

■  1 December 2026: Event Horizons of Innovation: EU Research Collaboration Forum

Connecting ideas, creating impact. Join us in Banja Luka!