Organized by the Student Group of Industrial Electronics and Computers Engineering (NEEEICUM), the event brings together students, faculty members, professionals and companies from the Electronics, IT and Industrial sectors, strengthening the connection between academia and the business ecosystem.

Over the past years, JEE has shown continuous growth in participation and relevance, becoming one of the most significant student events of UMinho’s School of Engineering and a key platform for preparing students for the job market.

Participating Companies and Major Sponsors

The 2026 edition will feature several nationally and internationally recognized companies and institutions, including:

CEiiA, Continental, Altice, Controlar, CENTI, AMKOR, Cachapuz, BragaLux, INESC TEC, MECWIDE, SISINT, Lesskw PAINHAS, Synopsys, DST Group, Accenture, BorgWarner, Leica, among many others.

The official event poster is available at: 📄 https://www.dei.uminho.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cartaz-JEE26.pdf

Event Program

February 9 – Opening Session

The 2026 edition begins at 09:00 in the Auditório Nobre of the School of Engineering, marking the official opening of JEE26.

February 10 – Job Fair and Speed‑Interviews

In the morning, from 10:00 onwards, the entrance area of the Azurém Campus Nave will host the JEE26 Job Fair, where participants can directly engage with sponsoring companies.

In the afternoon, from 14:30 onwards, speed‑interviews will take place—short, fast‑paced mock interviews with recruiters that simulate real selection processes and help students train essential professional skills.

February 11 – Talks, Interviews, Debates and DigitalInside/SAPO Coverage

February 11 will be entirely dedicated to talks, round tables and debates with prominent guests, featuring a special partnership with DigitalInside, a digital journalism platform that will conduct interviews and produce reports throughout the day for the SAPO channel: 🔗 https://digitalinside.sapo.pt/

Journalist João Mesquita will be the official host of the day.

📍 University of Minho – Azurém Campus – Auditório Nobre of the School of Engineering

• 🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/PSXNYC5jAiEqAgeUA

Host: Journalist João Mesquita (DigitalInside) 🔗 https://digitalinside.sapo.pt/

Program of the Day (February 11)

09:00 – Opening Session

• Pro‑Rector for University Participation and Territorial Engagement – Dr. Carlos Videira
• President of the School of Engineering – António Vicente
• Director of LEEIC – Vítor Monteiro
• President of NEEEICUM – Christian Garcia

09:30 – 11:00
Round Table: “Electronics for Defense: Challenges and Opportunities”
Moderator: João Mesquita
Guests:

• Francisco Miguel Rodrigues Machado, Major in the Portuguese Air Force
• Duarte Dias, Team Leader of the Composites Unit, Fibrenamics

11:00 – 11:30 – Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Round Table: “Skills for a Constantly Evolving World”
Moderator: José Rui Gomes (DEI)
Guests:

• Rita Piçarra – Author, 3x TEDx Speaker, former CFO Microsoft Portugal
• Orlando Ribas Fernandes – CEO & Founder, Fashable
• Cláudio Moreira – Portugal Managing Director & Head of Sales, Mitel Portugal

13:00 – 14:30 – Lunch

14:30 – 16:00
Round Table: “Global Technology in 2026”
Moderator: Vítor Monteiro (DEI)
Guests:

• José Martino, CEO of Espaço Visual
• Catarina Selada, CEiiA

16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee Break

16:30 – 18:00
Round Table: “The Impact of Robotics on Human Life: Challenges and Opportunities”
Moderator: Estela Bicho Erlhagen (DEI)
Guests:

• Márcio Silva, IKEA Industry
• João Nuno Fernandes, MC Sonae
• Ana Colim, DTx – Digital Transformation CoLab
• João Vilaça, iSurgical3D

18:00 – Closing Session

• Director of MEEIC – José Augusto Afonso

February 12 – Technical Visits

Participants may register for one of four available routes, each providing firsthand contact with real technological and industrial environments:

• Continental & CENTI
• Controlar & CEiiA
• dstgroup & Deloitte
• AVE Park & BorgWarner

These visits allow students to explore industrial facilities, laboratories, and innovation centers, complementing their academic training.

Four Days of Technical Development, Learning and Industry Engagement

JEE26 offers students a comprehensive experience that includes:

• Technical workshops
• Round tables with experts and professionals
• Talks on emerging trends
• Job fair
• Speed‑interviews
• Visits to technology companies

Together, these activities reinforce students’ preparation for their professional future, helping them develop essential technical and soft skills.

More Information

NEEEICUM

🔗 https://neeeicum.dei.uminho.pt/
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/NEEEICUM
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/neeeicum/
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/neeeicum/

Department of Industrial Electronics (DEI)

🔗 https://www.dei.uminho.pt/
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/dei.uminho
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/dei.uminho
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/18469544