CONGREGA/WCEAM 2026 Program | October 14–16, 2026 | Forum Braga, Portugal
Three Days Shaping the Future of Engineering Asset Management
The CONGREGA/WCEAM 2026 program is now available.
From October 14 to 16, Braga will welcome professionals, researchers, industry leaders, public-sector representatives, and international technical communities for three days of knowledge sharing, strategic discussion, and collaboration.
Under the theme “Multistakeholder Collaboration for Innovation in Engineering Asset Management,” the congress will explore how organizations can manage engineering assets more strategically, sustainably, and responsibly in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
CONGREGA/WCEAM 2026 will feature a comprehensive program combining strategic debate, scientific research, practical industry experience, and international networking.
Participants can expect:
- Plenary and special sessions focused on value-based decision-making, sustainability, Leadership 5.0, digital sovereignty, resilience, governance, and responsible innovation
- More than 160 technical and scientific presentations organized across key thematic streams
- Dedicated UIC seminars addressing the challenges and opportunities of railway asset management
- Contributions from specialists representing academia, industry, government, professional associations, and technical communities
- Strategic networking opportunities with participants from Portugal, Spain, and the wider international Engineering Asset Management community
Key Thematic Streams
The technical and scientific program will address some of the most pressing priorities facing asset-intensive organizations:
Strategy and Value-Based Decision-Making
Explore how organizations can better align engineering, risk, financial, and investment decisions to protect value, improve performance, and support long-term strategic objectives.
Human Capital and Leadership 5.0
Discuss the competencies, leadership models, organizational cultures, and workforce capabilities required to manage increasingly complex technological and operational environments.
Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Examine how lifecycle thinking, resource efficiency, sustainable maintenance, and circular economy principles can contribute to more resilient and responsible asset management.
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
Understand how data, connected systems, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled decision support are transforming the management of engineering assets.
Digital Sovereignty and AI Governance
Consider how organizations can benefit from digitalization and artificial intelligence while maintaining control over their data, models, technological architectures, and decision-making capabilities.
Resilience of Critical Assets
Explore approaches to strengthening the resilience of the physical and digital infrastructure that supports essential services, communities, and economic activity.
Risk, Reliability, and Asset Performance
Learn how integrated risk and reliability practices can improve asset performance, operational continuity, safety, and investment prioritization.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Discover new technologies, business models, and collaborative approaches capable of accelerating innovation across the Engineering Asset Management ecosystem.
Connecting Knowledge and Practice
CONGREGA/WCEAM 2026 is more than a technical and scientific conference.
It is a collaborative platform connecting the people and organizations responsible for managing the assets that underpin industry, mobility, energy, water, telecommunications, public infrastructure, and essential services.
The congress creates an opportunity to exchange practical experience, discuss emerging challenges, develop international partnerships, and strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and the public sector.
Join Us in Braga
Be part of an international community working to shape the future of Engineering Asset Management through knowledge, innovation, and multistakeholder collaboration.
Explore the complete program: https://www.congrega.eu/congrega-2026/#programme
Register for CONGREGA/WCEAM 2026: https://www.congrega.eu/congrega-2026/#registration
We look forward to welcoming you to Braga from October 14 to 16, 2026.
