ESCV 2026: Porto to Host the 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology
From 16 to 19 September 2026, the city of Porto will become the European hub for Clinical Virology with the 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV). This leading international meeting will bring together experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest scientific advances, foster collaboration, and address global challenges in the field of viral infections.
Abreu Events will be responsible for the local organisation, delivering an integrated management approach and a high-quality experience for all participants.
A conference of excellence in a city with a unique identity
The conference will take place at the Super Bock Arena, a modern and multifunctional venue located in one of the city’s most vibrant areas, providing the ideal setting for knowledge sharing and networking.
As Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto blends historic heritage with contemporary sophistication, offering delegates a truly memorable experience both within and beyond the scientific programme.
CDC 2027: Lisbon to Host One of the World’s Leading Conferences in Systems and Control
From 13 to 17 December 2027, the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa will welcome the 66th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), bringing together around 2,000 participants from across the globe. Recognised as the premier scientific and engineering conference dedicated to the advancement of systems and control theory and practice, this event further reinforces Lisbon’s position as a top international destination for large-scale technical and scientific congresses.
The local organisation will be led by Abreu Events, delivering an integrated, efficient, and high-quality experience for delegates, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors.
A global stage for systems and control science
Technically sponsored by the IEEE and strongly supported by the IEEE Control Systems Society, founded in 1954, the CDC annually gathers leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals to:
GEC 2027: Lisbon to Host the 80th Gaseous Electronics Conference
From October 18 to 22, 2027, the renowned Centro Cultural de Belém will welcome the 80th edition of the Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC), one of the most important international meetings dedicated to low-temperature plasma science and technology. The local organisation of this prestigious congress will be led by Abreu Events, delivering a fully integrated operation and a memorable experience for the 800 expected participants.
A conference with global impact on science and technology
Organised under the umbrella of the American Physical Society, through its APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, GEC has, for decades, been a key platform for presenting scientific advances in areas such as:
XXVI National Congress of the Portuguese Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Braga, February 26–28, 2026
Theme: “The New Era of Rehabilitation – Caring, Innovating, Leading”
The XXVI National Congress of the Portuguese Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SPMFR) will take place from February 26 to 28, 2026, in the city of Braga. This flagship scientific meeting is expected to gather around 300 participants, including physiatrists, residents, researchers, and healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines, reinforcing the central role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in a constantly evolving healthcare system.
Optimization 2026: Lisbon hosts the 11th edition of the international conference on Optimization
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management, July 20–22, 2026
The Optimization 2026 conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields with a shared interest in optimization. This internationally recognized event, held under the auspices of APDIO – the Portuguese Operations Research Society, is a prestigious forum for the presentation of cutting-edge research, exchange of ideas, and international networking.
The 11th edition will take place at ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management, University of Lisbon, between July 20 and 22, 2026.
31st EGF General Meeting 2026
Évora, Portugal – April 12–16, 2026
Theme: “Challenges and Innovations for Grasslands Resilience”
From April 12 to 16, 2026, the city of Évora, Portugal, will host the 31st General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation (EGF). This prestigious international event is expected to welcome 350–450 participants including scientists, young farmers, students, and professionals working in the field of grassland and forage sciences.
The central theme – “Challenges and Innovations for Grasslands Resilience” – addresses the urgent need to adapt grassland systems to global changes, highlighting both challenges and the innovative strategies that can foster sustainability and resilience.
Funchal hosts another edition of the international conference on structural integrity The thematic areas of ICSI2025 include, among others:
From 1 to 4 September 2025, the city of Funchal, on Madeira Island, will once again host the ICSI2025 – 6th International Conference on Structural Integrity, a leading international event in the field of structural engineering and materials.
Held at the Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino, the venue where it all began 11 years ago, ICSI2025 returns with a high-level scientific programme, in an environment that combines academic rigour with the natural beauty of Madeira. Overlooking the Atlantic and just minutes from downtown Funchal, the venue offers the ideal setting for debate, knowledge sharing, and networking.
A flagship conference in international engineering
ICSI focuses on all scales and aspects of structural integrity, with particular emphasis on multiscale and multiphysics approaches, new applications in advanced materials, and demanding environmental contexts. The 2025 edition will also host the associated REOTech – Renewable Energies and Ocean Technologies conference, fostering synergies between both events.
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