2026 EBN Congress

EBN and EU|BIC Trentino Sviluppo are proud to announce that the 2026 EBN Congress will be held in Trentino, Italy.

The 2026 Congress, taking place in Rovereto and Riva del Garda (on the shores of Lake Garda), will focus on human-centered innovation.

This is not another conference based on platitudes about the future of work or Industry 5.0 buzzwords. This is EU|BIC demonstrating what happens when people, purpose, and place drive innovation. And why this approach is becoming Europe’s true competitive advantage.

What you will explore:

Humans for Innovation: People-Driven Innovation: This section focuses on skills, engagement, trust, and capacity building as the true drivers of resilient ecosystems.

Industry 5.0 in Action: Innovation for Humans: This section explores how technology can support work, well-being, and sustainability.

Beyond the Walls: Reinventing the Innovation Hub: This section explores bold new models: living labs, regional connectors, and facilitators of inclusive change. What does the next generation of innovation support really look like?

Plus, cross-cutting sessions on: Green, Fair, and Profitable: ESG as an engine of innovation, not a compliance checklist, and Measuring What Matters: New metrics for human-centered impact.

Benefits of participating:

• Real-world case studies: Meet partners doing the same work as you. Experienced individuals from EU|BIC and Industry 5.0 pioneers.
• Practical formats: Includes presentations from "Technology for Social Good" startups, live demonstrations, and the EU|BIC Excellence Award.
• Practical Results: Inspiring ideas and practical tips you can use Monday morning.
• Peer Exchange: Through workshops, informal discussions, and ecosystem clinics where your experience matters as much as any keynote address.

DATE: June 17–19, 2026.

LOCATION: Trentino, Italy.

More information at EBN