Tech Day 2026

When
September 24, 2026
14h00 – 18h30
Open Exhibition Area & Networking Space until 19:30.
Where
Hovione Atrium
Nova SBE, Carcavelos
Language
English
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AI is leaving the screen and entering the real world.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. But the next chapter of AI won't be written on our screens.

It will be written in factories, cities, critical infrastructure and boardrooms — where every decision has real-world consequences.

On September 24 , Siemens Tech Day brings together technology leaders, industry experts, researchers and the next generation of innovators to discuss today's "hottest" topics for tech enthusiasts.

 

Ready to be part of the conversation?

Without taboos, the Tech Day promises to promote a discussion on the relevance of technology as the answer to society's challenges.

Join us at Siemens Tech Day.

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Why attend?

01

Go beyond the AI hype

Move past headlines and explore how AI is already transforming industries, infrastructure and businesses.

02

Hear from people building a better tomorrow

Meet global technology leaders and innovators sharing real-world experiences.

03

Discover technology in action

Explore Siemens technology, robotics, digital twins, immersive experiences and live demos throughout the exhibition area.

04

Connect with the tech community

Meet professionals, students, talents, and decision-makers shaping tomorrow's technological landscape.

This year's discussions

From AI in the boardroom to AI powering factories, infrastructure and entire industries, we'll challenge assumptions, debate real-world impact and explore the decisions that will shape the future.

Because the future of AI isn't about technology alone. It's about the choices we make.

AI vs CEO. Who's in charge?

Imagine walking into your next board meeting... Only to find out your company's new "executive" isn't human.

As AI advisors become part of strategic decision-making, how should leaders redefine authority, responsibility and trust?

We'll challenge assumptions on human leadership in machine-accelerated environments, probe the real risks of cybersecurity loopholes and surface the success stories that prove AI can be a partner and not a competitor.

What happens when AI leaves the screen and enters the real world?

We've spent years asking whether AI can think. The next question is: can we trust it to act?

We're entering an era where intelligence has hands, wheels, sensors and, most of all, autonomy. When intelligence moves into machines, factories and critical infrastructure, the questions become very different.

From robotics and digital twins to industrial AI and autonomous engineering, this panel explores the moment AI crosses the boundary between the digital and physical worlds.

September 24, 2026

Agenda

Main programme: 14:00–18:30
Host
Rosa Pinto
· SIC
Confirmed
14:00
Doors open + check-in
14:30–15:00 30’
Welcome Speech
Sofia Tenreiro
Confirmed
Siemens Portugal CEO
Ronny Matthijs
Confirmed
Pringles
Invited Guests
15:00–15:15 15’
Keynote
Pedro Oliveira
Confirmed
Nova SBE
15:15–16:00 45’
AI vs CEO. Who's in charge?
Susana Rebelo
Confirmed
Siemens Portugal
Luke Watkins
Confirmed
Anthropic
José Maria Pimentel
Confirmed
ISCTE
Moderator
Tocha
Confirmed
Bitalk
16:00–16:45 45’
Break to visit the exhibition area
16:45–17:30 45’
What happens when AI leaves the screen and enters the real world?
Karl-Heinz Schmid
Confirmed
NVIDIA
Michael Schrapp
Confirmed
Siemens
Pedro Gaspar
Confirmed
CEiiA
Moderator
João Miguel Salvador
Confirmed
Expresso
17:30–17:45 15’
Keynote + Closing Speech
Gonçalo Matias
Confirmed
Minister Assistant and Minister for State Reform
After the main stage
17:45–19:30
Exhibition area + DJ Sunset
Open exhibition area and networking space.
19:30
 
Event closes

Speakers

Explore the line-up
Rosa Pinto — SIC — Host
EVENT HOST
Siemens Tech Day 2026
Sofia Tenreiro — Siemens Portugal
14:30–15:00
Welcome Speech
Ronny Matthijs — Pringles
14:30–15:00
Welcome Speech
Pedro Oliveira — Nova SBE
15:00–15:15
Keynote
Susana Rebelo — Siemens Portugal
15:15–16:00
AI vs CEO. Who's in charge?
Luke Watkins — Anthropic
15:15–16:00
AI vs CEO. Who's in charge?
José Maria Pimentel — ISCTE
15:15–16:00
AI vs CEO. Who's in charge?
Tocha — Bitalk — Moderator
15:15–16:00 · Moderator
AI vs CEO. Who's in charge?
Karl-Heinz Schmid — NVIDIA
16:45–17:30
What happens when AI leaves the screen and enters the real world?
Michael Schrapp — Siemens
16:45–17:30
What happens when AI leaves the screen and enters the real world?
Pedro Gaspar — CEiiA
16:45–17:30
What happens when AI leaves the screen and enters the real world?
João Miguel Salvador — Expresso — Moderator
16:45–17:30 · Moderator
What happens when AI leaves the screen and enters the real world?
Gonçalo Matias — Government of Portugal
17:30–17:45
Keynote + Closing Speech

Location

A sneak peek at last year's edition

Take a look back at some of the moments that made Siemens Tech Day 2025 unforgettable.

The future lies in our hands. Let's accelerate transformation, together!