About EAIA 2026
The Advanced School on Artificial Intelligence (EAIA 2026) is a premier event dedicated to exploring the latest frontiers of AI. This two-day school brings together leading researchers, students, and industry professionals to discuss cutting-edge developments, foster collaboration, and inspire the next generation of AI innovators.
EAIA 2026 will be structured around 4 main themes:
- • Foundations of Data & Signal Processing
- • Reinforcement Learning & Autonomous Systems
- • Natural Language Processing & Human-AI Collaboration
- • AI for Healthcare & Bio-Medical Informatics
Promoted by APPIA, the Portuguese Association for Artificial Intelligence, EAIA 2026 continues the tradition of academic excellence and community building. The school will feature a series of tutorials, keynote talks, and networking opportunities, covering a wide range of topics from machine learning theory to real-world AI applications.
Invited Speakers
Abbas Abdolmaleki
Google DeepMind
Armando J. Pinho
University of Aveiro
Beatriz S. Santos
University of Aveiro
Luisa Coheur
University of Lisbon
Victor Alves
University of Minho
Zita Marinho
University of Lisbon
Program Schedule
Schedule is indicative and still subject to changes.
Day 1 (Jul 23)
Luisa Coheur
Luisa Coheur
Armando J. Pinho
Beatriz S. Santos
Visualization: how to leverage human-intelligence for data exploration and analysis
Day 2 (Jul 24)
Abbas Abdolmaleki
Zita Marinho
Zita Marinho
Victor Alves
Victor Alves
Venue
University of Aveiro, Santiago Campus
EAIA 2026 will be held at the beautiful campus of the University of Aveiro, a modern and welcoming environment perfect for learning and networking. Aveiro, offers a rich history, great architecture, beautiful beaches, and delicious cuisine.
Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Registration
Student
€230
After Jun 22: €280
- Access to all sessions
- Coffee Breaks & Lunch
- Certificate of Attendance
APPIA Member
€330
After Jun 22: €380
- Access to all sessions
- Coffee Breaks & Lunch
- Certificate of Attendance
Academic
€380
After Jun 22: €430
- Access to all sessions
- Coffee Breaks & Lunch
- Certificate of Attendance
Industry
€500
After Jun 22: €550
- Access to all sessions
- Coffee Breaks & Lunch
- Certificate of Attendance
Limited spots available!
Scholarship Grants
EAIA 2026 is offering up to 15 scholarship grants to support the participation of students, researchers and young professionals in this advanced school. Each scholarship includes:
- €150 support towards the registration fee,
- Accommodation during the event for participants coming from outside Aveiro.
The scholarship program aims to make high-quality AI education more accessible and to encourage participation from talented candidates with strong academic or professional motivation in AI.
Applications should be submitted to eaia2026@appia.pt until 8 June 2026. Applicants will be notified by 15 June 2026.
Regulation for Scholarship Grant and application guidelines here
Organizing Committee
Nuno Lau
University of Aveiro
Sónia Gouveia
University of Aveiro
Francisco Melo
University of Lisbon
Dalila Durães
University of Minho
Contact the organization at
eaia2026@appia.pt