Horizons of Innovation 2026

You are welcome to join the Forum simply as a guest - to attend the sessions, follow the discussions, and network during the breaks. But if you’d like to do more than listen, you can also take an active role in the programme.

Beyond regular attendance, participants can actively engage in several different session formats. You can apply for more than one on the same day.

👉 Each format has its own application link. Click the one you want to apply for.

Showcase an EU project, innovation, or technological solution to a room of researchers, companies, and decision-makers in the session From Ideas to Solutions That Transform Industries. You get a short presentation slot (about 3-5 minutes) on the programme, with a few slides or a quick demo. After you apply, the organisers confirm your exact time and send the slide template.

👉Apply here: LINK

The AI Showcase session - Real-World AI Solutions Across Industries - is dedicated to organisations developing AI-powered products, services and technological solutions for different sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, industry, energy, education, culture, public services and beyond. We are looking for practical demonstrations of AI solutions that address real-world challenges and create measurable value for users, organisations and communities. 

👉Apply here: LINK

Present your capacities and collaboration interests to find the right partners - fast, in the session Fast-track Partner Introduction. You give a brief "who we are and what we're looking for" introduction during the programme (about 3 minutes), and your profile is added to the participant catalogue. It's the quickest way to signal the kind of partners or projects you want before networking starts.

👉Apply here: LINK

Join the Walk & Talk with an Evaluator session and use the opportunity to discuss your project idea, proposal, or challenge with an experienced evaluator. These informal one-to-one conversations are designed to help you refine your approach, identify weaknesses, and gain valuable insight before your next application or project step.

👉Apply here:LINK

Share your project idea, research results, innovation concept, or collaboration opportunity through a poster presented during the Poster & Coffee Session. Your poster will be displayed in the dedicated networking area, where participants can explore ideas and engage in informal conversations throughout the Forum.

👉Apply here: LINK

📅 Application deadline: 15 August 2026

📅 Notification of selected presenters: by 1 September 2026

Because the time and space available at the Forum are limited, all applications are subject to selection.

We will confirm your participation by email after the deadline.