Academia Europaea invites you to join us at our 37th Annual conference, Building Bridges 2026 which will take place from the 12th - 16th October 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

Early-bird registration is available until 1 September, offering reduced registration fees for participants. With additional speakers and sessions still being announced, now is the ideal time to secure your place at one of Europe’s premier interdisciplinary scientific gatherings.

The conference will take place at the Bálna ("Whale") Event Centre, and the Academia Europaea Knowledge Budapest Hub (Hungarian Academy of Sciences) in Budapest.

Programme outline#

Monday 12th October 2026: Meeting of the Board of Trustees in HUN-REN HQ Building, and dinner

Tuesday 13th October 2026: Class meeting and YAE meeting, Annual General Meeting and Welcome Reception, Bálna ("Whale") Evening Centre in Budapest

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

Recommended hotels and promo code #

A selection of recommended hotels is available on the official conference website, offering convenient options for attendees during their stay in Budapest. Make your booking directly with the property of your choice. We have also secured a 10% discount for conference participants at several Continental Group properties. To take advantage of this offer, please use the booking code provided on the conference website when making your reservation.

The conference is organized by the Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN), Patron of Academia Europaea.
HUN-REN Head Office: 1054 Budapest, 29 Alkotmány Street.

Contact#

bbudapest2026@hun-ren.hu