FutureYou Summit 2026
Theme: Where AI meets responsible innovation.
Hosted by Woxsen University · Católica Centre for Thriving Futures (CCTF), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto
About the event
FutureYou Summit 2026 is an international academic and industry convergence centered on "Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Ethical Challenges & Unlocking Sustainable Opportunities."
It convenes pioneers from academia, business, and policy to explore how AI can drive innovation while remaining ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. This year's summit is co-hosted in partnership with the Católica Centre for Thriving Futures (CCTF) of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, creating a transatlantic dialogue between European and Indian innovation ecosystems.
The question is no longer whether AI will reshape every sector — but whether we shape AI with the wisdom to serve both society and the living systems upon which all life depends.
Summit highlights
2
Days of Immersive Programming
75+
International Speakers
1,400+
Past Conference Registrations
Focus areas
AI & Biotechnology Convergence
Ethical Frameworks for AI Deployment
AI for Sustainability & Regeneration
Future-Fit Business Models
What the event will cover
Day 1 opens with vision keynotes and panels on AI in health and agro-food systems, followed by ethics and governance discussions, interactive workshops, and an awards ceremony. Day 2 focuses on future-fit education, EU funding opportunities, collaborative innovation sprints, and closes with the Summit Declaration.
Programme
Day 1 — November 10, 2026
- 10:00–10:30 · Welcome Address
- 10:30–11:00 · Keynote Address
- 11:00–12:15 · Panel Discussion: AI in Health & Agro-Food Systems — Case Studies from Portugal & India
- 14:00–15:15 · Panel Discussion: Navigating AI Ethics — Governance, Bias & Data Sovereignty
- 15:15–16:15 · Hands-On Workshop: Mapping AI Opportunities in Your Organisation
- 16:15–17:15 · Hands-On Workshop: AI-Biotech Research Accelerator
Day 2 — November 11, 2026
- 10:00–11:15 · Panel Discussion: Future-Fit Education — Aligning University Programmes with Industry Needs
- 11:15–12:30 · Panel Discussion: EU Funding Landscape for AI & Sustainable Innovation
- 14:00–15:30 · Workshop: Ethical AI Auditing for Academic & Applied Research — cross-institutional teams prototyping AI-driven business models
- 15:30–16:30 · Summit Declaration & Closing Ceremony — synthesis of commitments and signing of partnership frameworks
Workshops
- Mapping AI Opportunities in Your Organisation (using CCTF's Thriving framework)
- AI-Biotech Research Accelerator
- Ethical AI Auditing for Academic & Applied Research
- Collaborative Innovation Sprint: Building New Business Models
Awards
- Ethical AI Innovator
- Sustainable AI Pioneer
- Governance Leader
- AI for Social Good
- Student / Young Researcher
- Industry Transformer
- Global Equity Champion
- Agentic AI Breakthrough
- Thriving Business Regenerator
- AI-Biotech Research Impact
Who should attend
Ready to join us?
Key speaker registration: Open Now
Contact
AIRC
General enquiries
[email protected]Prof. Hemachandran K
Academic & programme queries
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