The 37th Annual conference “Building Bridges 2026” will take place from the 12th to the 16th October 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. Hosted this year by the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, this pivotal event is a key milestone for European research cooperation. Under the theme “Building Bridges”, they connect disciplines, generations, and regions, shaping an AI-ready, future-oriented research ecosystem and to turn deep discovery into tangible impact for society. Join Europe’s brightest minds in Budapest, a city that perfectly embodies the synthesis of profound scientific heritage and future innovation.
Preliminary Programme
Monday 12th October 2026
Meeting of the Board of Trustees and dinner HUN-REN Headquarters Building
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Class meeting and YAE meeting, Annual General Meeting and Welcome Reception Bálna Budapest – Event Hall
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Plenary Lectures, Award Ceremonies, Welcome New members, President Dinner
Thursday 15th October 2026
Plenary Lectures and / or other special lectures
Friday 16th October 2026
Cultural programme or geological trip
