Elevating Central & Eastern European research impact in the age of AI

About the event

The research landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. Artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and evolving research evaluation frameworks are redefining how institutions manage research performance, collaboration, and impact.

At the same time, Central and Eastern Europe is emerging as an increasingly dynamic contributor to global science, with universities and research organisations expanding their international networks, strengthening their research capabilities, and playing a growing role in regional innovation ecosystems.

Tomorrow Today in Research Budapest provides a forum for research leaders across the region to explore how institutions can harness these changes to build stronger research strategies, foster collaborative research and innovation ecosystems, delivering meaningful societal impact.

Through keynotes, expert discussions, and institutional case studies, participants will explore how institutions can strengthen the impact of their research in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. Key topics include:

• The role of AI across the research lifecycle and its potential to accelerate discovery and research impact

• How institutions can build AI-enabled research environments that support innovation and measurable impact

• Strategies to strengthen research visibility and international collaboration

• How universities, industry, and policymakers can work together to foster strong research and innovation ecosystems

• Data-driven approaches to research evaluation and performance

• Leadership perspectives on building future-ready research strategies

The event will also provide opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange among senior leaders shaping the future of research across Central and Eastern Europe.

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