Digital & Autonomous Technologies – Opportunities for Society and Research

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Organising Partner (University) (ULISBOA) University of Lisbon
Language English
Public Young researchers ECRs All faculty & Staff
Training start date 2026-04-07
Training end date 2026-04-07
Training duration

09:00 -14:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Application deadline 2026-04-07
Content

The Digital & Autonomous Technologies workshop will address the impact of digital and autonomous technologies on society and research, with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, knowledge valorization, and technological innovation.

Confirmed speakers include:

- Luca Cagliero (PoliTO, Italy) – To What Extent Do Large Language Models Exhibit Reasoning Capabilities?
- Damian Derlukiewicz (Wroclaw Tech, Poland) – Knowledge Valorisation Ecosystem at Wrocław University of Science and Technology: Technology Transfer and Industry Collaboration in Robotics and AI
- José Franca (Técnico/ULisboa, Portugal) – Memories from Analogue Design Automation and Startup Creation
- Henrique Moniz (Finisterra Labs) – Baselight: Data Analysis in the age of LLMs

The program includes pitch sessions with companies and researchers, a presentation by AAVANZ on funding opportunities for international R&D projects in the digital field, and an open discussion session.

The networking lunch, common to both thematic areas of the day, will include the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of an Open Innovation Community.

Intended learning outcomes

- Understand the societal and research impact of digital and autonomous technologies.
- Explain key ideas in AI, robotics, and large language models.
- Describe knowledge valorization, technology transfer, and industry collaboration.
- Identify funding and partnership opportunities for digital R&D projects.

Modality Hybrid
Facilitator/Teacher Luca Cagliero (PoliTO, Italy); Damian Derlukiewicz (Wroclaw Tech, Poland); José Franca (Técnico/ULisboa, Portugal); Henrique Moniz (Finisterra Labs)
Maximum number of Participants 40
Registration Requirements

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Topic Professional growth
Certification provided upon the completion of the training None