Carina Cerqueira, integrated researcher at the Centre for Intercultural Studies (CEI) of ISCAP-P.PORTO, represented CEI at the Science and Innovation 2026 Summit – Prepare the Future, held on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Congress Centre (FIL).
The event, the first major initiative promoted by AI² – the Agency for Research and Innovation, brought together researchers, higher education institutions, companies, public organisations and European partners to discuss the strategic priorities that will shape the future of research and innovation in Portugal. The programme included plenary sessions, thematic debates and collaborative discussions across key scientific and societal domains.
Participation in this national forum provided an opportunity to engage with current debates on science policy, knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of the Social Sciences and Humanities in addressing contemporary societal challenges. It also strengthened opportunities for networking and future research collaborations within the Portuguese and European research ecosystems.
Through this initiative, the Centre for Intercultural Studies stated its commitment to research excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary dialogue and evidence-based public policy.