5th Central European Technology Forum

The 5th Central European Technology Forum CETEF’26 is an international event dedicated to the role of advanced technologies in strengthening Europe’s technological, energy, digital and economic security. Since 2014, the Forum has been jointly organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology (IZTECH) and the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations, under the patronage of the European Parliament and under the auspices of the European Commission, in cooperation with leading universities, research institutes and hi-tech industry.

CETEF’26 will take place on 19–20 October 2026 in Poznan, Poland, at the Lecture and Conference Center of the Poznan University of Technology. The Forum will gather over 1,000 participants representing academia, high-tech industry, public administration and European institutions from Central Europe and across the European Union.

The main objective of CETEF’26 is to provide an international platform for dialogue and cooperation focused on the development of technologies of strategic importance for Europe, as well as to foster partnerships supporting large-scale research, development and innovation projects, including those implemented within future EU programmes.

The CETEF’26 programme includes:

DAY 1 – 19 October 2026

• Plenary Conference: Keynote speeches and sessions featuring representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament, ministries, European partnerships and industry.
• 3rd Edition of the Young Scientist Day.
• Study Visits to outstanding Poznan Research Centers.
• Exhibition of technological solutions and poster sessions.

DAY 2 – 20 October 2026

• Eight Parallel Thematic Conferences focusing on:
  • Energy Transition Technologies
  • Transport of the Future
  • Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Robotisation
  • Defense, Cybersecurity, and Dual-Use Technologies
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Aerospace Technologies
  • Circular Economy, Biotechnologies, and Agrotechnologies
  • Social Impact of the 21st Century Technological Revolution.
• Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event.

CETEF’26 serves as a key forum for knowledge exchange, experience sharing and discussion on future directions of Europe’s technological development.