Welcome Message

Dear EYE family and young engineers across Europe,

It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the EYE Conference 2026 in Porto, Portugal.

For several years, the European Young Engineers network has connected generations of ambitious, creative and passionate engineers, building a unique platform for intercultural exchange, collaboration, and innovation. This September, Porto proudly continues that tradition, opening its doors to the wider European engineering community.

Under the theme "Future Now", EYE@Porto2026 will bring together young professionals, students, researchers, industry leaders and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping our world. Participants can look forward to technical sessions, interactive workshops, company visits, networking moments, and cultural experiences that showcase both the engineering excellence and the vibrant spirit of Portugal.

But at its heart, EYE is about people! Building friendships across borders, exchanging perspectives, and discovering how engineering can connect cultures and drive positive change across Europe. Porto is a city known for its innovation, authenticity, and warmth, and we cannot wait to share it with you!

Let's make EYE@Porto a memorable event!

Até já — see you soon in Porto!


Dear EYE family and beyond,

I am thrilled to let you know that the next EYE Conference will take place in Porto, in September 2026! As a Portuguese engineer, I will not hide that this one feels particularly close to me.

Under the theme "Future Now", this conference is an invitation to reflect and act: the technologies, solutions, and systems our world needs are not a distant prospect, they are being shaped by our generation, right now. Porto, a city that has always balanced a strong sense of identity with a bold outlook on the future, could not be a more fitting host for this conversation.

EYE conferences have always been about more than knowledge exchange. They are about building the kind of cross-border community that gives young engineers the perspective and network to make a real difference. Over four days, you will have the chance to engage with inspiring speakers, take part in workshops and technical visits, connect with fellow engineers from across Europe, and discover the city and Portuguese culture, all in one of the most vibrant and welcoming cities on the continent.

I hope you will join us and be part of this conversation. The future is not something that happens to us, it is something we build together.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Até setembro no Porto!