The Microelectronics Agenda will host the thematic workshop “Aeronautics and Microelectronics” on 9 December in Ponte de Sor, a conference dedicated to the growing impact of microelectronics on the aeronautics industry, the emergence of new technological solutions, and the strategic challenges shaping the future of the sector. The event will bring together companies, experts, public institutions and decision-makers to discuss trends, opportunities and challenges positioning Portugal as a relevant player in aeronautics, navigation and critical technologies.
The initiative aims to reinforce collaboration between industry, academia and government entities, highlighting the role of Portugal and Ponte de Sor in particular as a hub for the development and integration of advanced technological solutions for the aeronautics and microelectronics sectors.
Event Programme
Reception and Opening
The event begins at 12:00, at the Hangar of Ponte de Sor, with a welcome reception, networking moment and lunch.
The Opening Session will start at 13:30, featuring the Mayor of Ponte de Sor and representatives from the Microelectronics Agenda/Inova-Ria, who will present the strategic framework and goals of the initiative.
Panel 1 — Strategic Vision: Portugal on the Aeronautics and Microelectronics Map
14:00
This panel will explore how microelectronics is transforming the aeronautics industry, the evolution of the sector and Portugal’s role — particularly Ponte de Sor — in integrating critical technologies.
Invited speakers include representatives from Tekever, AED Cluster, Newspace and Aernnova, moderated by CEIIA.
Panel 2 — Technological Innovation and Applied Microelectronics
15:00
This session gathers companies recognised for their technological innovation in the aeronautics sector. Confirmed invited organisations include LD Helmet, AS Breathing, AEROMEC, Evoleo, Thales and N3o.
Moderation will be provided by the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre.
A 20-minute coffee break will follow.
Panel 3 — Future Challenges
16:10
The third panel will address future challenges and emerging trends, bringing together experts from Open Cosmos, IEFP Alentejo, CTI Aeroespacial, Neuraspace and Critical Software.
Moderation will be led by the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.
Keynote and Institutional Closing
At 17:15, the Keynote Session will take place (speaker to be announced soon).
The Institutional Closing Session, scheduled for 17:30, will include representatives from the Portuguese Government, namely the Ministry of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, followed by final remarks from the Municipality of Ponte de Sor.
The event concludes at 18:00.
About the Microelectronics Agenda
The Microelectronics Agenda unites companies, research centres, public institutions and universities with the aim of strengthening national technological autonomy, promoting innovation and accelerating the integration of advanced microelectronic solutions in strategic sectors such as aeronautics, health, defence
