Web Summit 2026 will take place from 9 to 12 November in Lisbon, Portugal. As one of the world’s largest technology conferences, Web Summit brings together tens of thousands of investors, partners, leaders, and experts to explore the latest developments and the future of technology.
On 11 November at 15.30, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) will host a workshop entitled “Investing in technological sovereignty: EU funding for your project” at Web Summit 2026.
The workshop will highlight EU funding opportunities and showcase how EU-funded projects are contributing to Europe's technological sovereignty, digital competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Speakers will include HaDEA Head of Department Hervé Dupuy, Head of Unit Silke Obst, and representatives of four EU-funded projects:
Anton Koval - PERSEPHONE project: Developing autonomous robotic technologies and digital solutions to make the exploration and extraction of critical raw materials safer, more efficient and sustainable.
Manolis Marazakis - RISER project: Developing a European, energy-efficient cloud infrastructure based on open-source RISC-V technology to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy.
Susana Otero Belmar - AI-TranspWood project: Using artificial intelligence and advanced modelling to develop sustainable transparent wood materials with potential applications in construction, automotive, electronics and other industries.
Jorge Fernandes - GreenChips-EDU project: Building Europe's next generation of microelectronics experts through innovative education and training programmes focused on sustainable semiconductor technologies.
Throughout Web Summit, HaDEA representatives and EU-funded projects will also be available at stand E418 in Pavilion 4, where visitors can learn about EU funding programmes, explore project results and connect directly with European innovators.
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Horizon Europe info days recordings
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