TechMA – International Conference
TEchMA is the annual international conference organised by TEMA, focusing on Technologies for Well‑Being, Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions, and Intelligent Systems.
The TEchMA conferences provide a platform for sharing scientific knowledge, strengthening connections between researchers from TEMA and the University of Aveiro, and external research entities, thereby contributing to the centre’s excellence.
TEchMA 2026University of Aveiro (Portugal), Rectory Building
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
Engineering Sustainable Futures: Materials, Systems and Technologies for Society
Information
TEchMA is the annual conference of TEMA – Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation, bringing together researchers, PhD students and external partners to discuss engineering solutions for societal challenges.
The 2026 edition reflects the diversity and relevance of the research carried out within TEMA and its collaborative network, promoting scientific exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue and industry engagement.
Call for Abstracts – DEADLINE EXTENDED
The abstract submission deadline has been extended to June 9, 2026.
We invite researchers and PhD students to submit their work and actively contribute to the scientific programme.
Important dates:
Abstract submission: June 9, 2026 (new deadline)
Notification of acceptance: June 17
Revised abstract submission: June 25
Poster submission: June 30
All accepted contributions will be presented in poster format, with a selection invited for oral presentation.
Provisional Programme
TIME | SESSION |
09:00 | Opening Session |
09:15 | Invited Speaker (TBA) |
10:00 | Spotlight on TEMA Research — Four Featured Projects |
10:45 | Mini Round Table with the Four Presenters |
11:00 | Coffee Break & Poster Session |
11:30 | Oral 1 |
11:45 | Oral 2 |
12:00 | Oral 3 |
12:15 | Oral 4 |
12:30 | Oral 5 |
12:45 | Oral 6 |
13:00 | Lunch Break |
14:00 | Invited Speaker — Ricardo Rodrigues Pinto |
14:45 | Round Table with Companies – Bosch, Bondalti, Sondar e Solzaima |
15:45 | Coffee Break & Poster Session |
16:15 | Oral 7 |
16:30 | Oral 8 |
16:45 | Oral 9 |
17:00 | Oral 10 |
17:15 | Oral 11 |
17:30 | Oral 12 |
17:45 | 30 Years of TEMA |
18:15 | Closing Session |
Contact
For further information: tema@ua.pt
Previous Editions
TEchMA 2025 – New Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering
https://www.ua.pt/pt/tema/techma25 TEchMA 2025 book of abstractsTEchMA 2024 – 7th International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2024 book of abstractsTEchMA 2023 – 6th International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2023 book of abstractsTechMA 2022 – 5th International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2022 book of abstractsTEchMA 2021 – 4th International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2021 book of abstractsTEchMA 2020 – 3rd International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2020 book of abstractsTEchMA 2019 – 2nd International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2019 book of abstractsTEchMA 2018 – 1st International Conference on Technologies for the Wellbeing and Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
TEchMA 2018 book of abstracts