STRUCTURE OF THE SESSIONS
The joint conference proposes an innovative structure of sessions where plenary keynote sessions with invited speakers are followed by roundtables on the same topic. These roundtables are intended to discuss the subject presented by the keynote with other specialists and the audience, thus promoting a more participatory format. In addition, conference specific topics are developed in a dedicated roundtable and a think-tank session, as well as in several parallel sessions. To promote the visibility and contribution of enterprises and spinoffs to the technical development of the areas, elevator pitch sessions are also planned. Poster presentations will also fit this type of session. To complement the conference in-room sessions, technical tours will be offered on Saturday morning, fostering additional networking opportunities while enjoying the surroundings of Porto and visiting technical points of interest.