The XII International Symposium on Innovation and Technology (SIINTEC 2026) — October 13 to 16, 2026, at SENAI CIMATEC, one of Latin America’s leading centers for industrial research, education, and technological innovation in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil——brings together prominent experts from academia and industry to discuss technological advances and innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Under the central theme “Currents of the Future: Energy, Climate, and Global Sustainability”, SIINTEC 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students from around the world to discuss innovative solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges, including energy transition, climate change mitigation, sustainable industry, and digital transformation.

Since its creation in 2015, SIINTEC has become one of Brazil’s most relevant forums for science, technology, and innovation, promoting strong collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Each edition gathers hundreds of researchers and professionals and has experienced continuous growth in international participation and scientific contributions.

SIINTEC 2026 features technical sessions with full-paper submissions, offering researchers the opportunity to present their latest scientific and technological advances. Accepted papers are presented during the symposium, and selected works are published in the scientific journal The Journal of Bioengineering, Technologies and Health (JBTH):

https://www.jbth.com.br/index.php/JBTH

The symposium covers a broad range of multidisciplinary topics, including:

• Advanced Materials, Additive Manufacturing and Sustainable Engineering
• Digital Technologies and High Performance Computing
• Sustainable Energy, Storage, Environment and Decarbonization
• Sustainable Mobility, Aerospace Technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Health, Biotechnology and Health Technologies
• Urban Infrastructure and Smart Cities
• Automation, Robotics and Computational Intelligence
• Quantum Technologies and Secure Communication
• Ocean Technologies and Marine Sustainability
• Management, Entrepreneurship and Creative Innovation Strategic Satellite Events

The 2026 edition features strategic satellite events, expanding the scope of the symposium and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration. These events will bring specialized discussions, workshops, and forums addressing emerging technological and societal challenges, further enriching the SIINTEC program.

A Global Platform for Innovation

With keynote lectures, technical sessions, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, SIINTEC 2026 provides a unique environment for knowledge exchange and partnership building, fostering innovation and technological solutions aligned with global sustainability goals.

Hosted by SENAI CIMATEC, a leading Brazilian institution recognized for excellence in engineering education, applied research, and industrial innovation, the symposium reinforces Brazil’s role in advancing science, technology, and sustainable development on a global scale.

Researchers, professionals, startups, and students from around the world are invited to participate and contribute to shaping the currents that will drive the future of energy, climate, and global sustainability.