The EOSC Symposium 2026 will demonstrate the unique value that EOSC brings to the Union’s research and innovation programme, with the EOSC Federation taking centre stage.
- When
- 14–16 October 2026
- Where
- Florence, Italy
- Organisers
- EOSC Association
The EOSC Symposium 2026 will demonstrate the unique value that EOSC brings to the Union’s research and innovation programme, with the EOSC Federation taking centre stage.
Launched at last year’s Symposium as “the backbone of Europe’s digital research and innovation ecosystem,” the EOSC Federation is rapidly expanding and maturing into a new strategic asset for Europe’s research, innovation, and digital sovereignty agendas. This year’s event will mark its formal transition into operations.
Organised by the EOSC Association with the support of the EOSC Gravity project, the EOSC Symposium 2026 will bring the EOSC community together in Florence on 14–16 October at the Palazzo dei Congressi.
This flagship event is the must-attend gathering for everyone driving the future of Europe’s research data ecosystem—from policymakers and funders to researchers, infrastructure leaders, data stewards, and more. Over three days, participants will connect, share insights, and celebrate the latest progress concerning EOSC and the EOSC Federation.
Event venue
The EOSC Symposium 2026 will be held at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Florence, set within the historic 19th-century Villa Vittoria. The venue is surrounded by a tranquil, century-old park featuring rare and original tree species, offering a distinctive and inspiring setting for the event.
The venue is located just a few steps from Florence’s main Santa Maria Novella railway station, with excellent high-speed rail connections to other major Italian cities: approximately 40 minutes from Bologna, 1.5 hours from Rome, 2 hours from Milan, and 3 hours from Naples.
For air travel, Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci International Airport (FLR) is the most convenient option, located just 4 km from the city centre and connected to Santa Maria Novella station in around 20 minutes via tram line T2. Alternatively, Pisa’s Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA) is about one hour from Florence, with frequent train services and Terravision buses linking it to the city. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is also easily accessible, with high-speed trains reaching Florence in approximately 30 minutes.