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Exploring the
future of engineering

› 22 October
› Porto

Exploring the future of engineering. technology. testing. automation.

On 22 October, I2F 2026 brought together engineering professionals, technology leaders and industrial decision-makers for a full day of technical insight, technology showcases and meaningful exchange.

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Peer-to-peer networking.

I2F 2026 explored how emerging technologies are being translated into real industrial applications across sectors including advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, semiconductors, energy, mobility, testing and automation.

Throughout the day, speakers shared practical perspectives on AI infrastructure, advanced test environments, next-generation industrial automation, Industry 4.0, customized industrialization, wireless programming, photovoltaics and automotive validation.

TESTIMONIALS

"A great opportunity to connect with industry, learn from shared experiences and strengthen relationships across the ecosystem."

"An excellent event for networking, knowledge sharing and connecting with the industrial and technology ecosystem."

"A very well-organised event, with a strong relationship between Controlar and its sponsors."

"A very positive experience and a successful event, both as a speaker and as a participant."

"It's remarkable how such an event can bring clients and suppliers together to share problems and solutions for the industry's upcoming major challenges."

"A very interesting event with open sharing among competitors. Congratulations!"

"Great initiative, excellent speakers. I particularly value seeing our customers' vision. This forum should be held every three months."

"Keep going... this is an excellent opportunity to share, learn, and grow together."

ABOUT I2F

Where engineering meets innovation.

The Innovating Industry Forum (I2F) is Controlar’s flagship event for engineering, industrial innovation and technology collaboration.

Bringing together OEMs, technology manufacturers, research institutions and industrial leaders, I2F creates an environment for sharing expertise, exploring emerging technologies and building new partnerships.

More than a conference, I2F is a forum where industrial challenges become opportunities for collaboration.

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Gold
sponsors.

I2F 2026 was proudly supported by SMH, FESTO, Keysight Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz, whose expertise and technologies helped strengthen the forum’s technical programme and exhibition experience.

Silver sponsors.

Anritsu, Acroname, Beckhoff , InfiniteFoundry, INGUN and Tektronix brought specialist expertise across testing, automation, connectivity and measurement technologies.

Institutional partners.

Produtech and Novo Banco supported I2F 2026 as a platform for industrial innovation, knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Key participants.

ENGINEERING INSIGHTS

Voices shaping innovation.the industry. tomorrow.

Meet the engineers, researchers and technology leaders who shared practical insight into the trends, technologies and real-world applications transforming multiple industries.

› Diana Palma
AME Global Director

🔗 BorgWarner

› Paulo Nogueira
Industrial Director

🔗 AUMOVIO

› Jorge Ferreira
Senior Director

🔗 Amkor Technology

› Maria João Samúdio
Project Manager

🔗 Produtech

› Miquel Vives
Software Engineer

🔗 Festo

› Heiko Böhringer
Product Manager

🔗 Festo

› Henrik Dantved
Sales Manager

🔗 Festo

› Claudio Bartolomeo
Account Manager

🔗 Keysight

› Carlos Alcobia
Global R&D+I Manager

🔗 Controlar

› Pedro Salomé
Research Group Leader

🔗 INL

› Henrique Costa
Technical Director

🔗 Controlar

› João Queirós
Chief R&D+i Officer

🔗 Controlar

› David Rodríguez
A&D  Account Manager

🔗 Rohde & Schwarz

› Amarildo Gjana
Software Dev. Engineer

🔗 SMH Technologies

“That conversation can become an idea. That idea can become a collaboration. And that collaboration can eventually become innovation.”

João Queirós, Chief R&D+i Officer