From ICT Foundations to an Intelligent Economy
After a decade of systematic development of strong information and communication technologies, Europe stands at a strategic crossroads: ICT is no longer just infrastructure for development, but a key instrument of economic strength, technological sovereignty, and geopolitical stability. We are entering a period in which data flows, autonomous systems, advanced digital infrastructures, and intelligent algorithms converge into systems capable of independent operation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness of the European economy.
The intelligence being developed today goes beyond the classical understanding of artificial intelligence. At the 49th MIPRO conference we introduce the concept of Inorganic Intelligence as the next development phase, an interdisciplinary and technologically deepened framework that integrates computational, linguistic, physical, biological, and networked systems into a coherent intelligent ecosystem. Inorganic Intelligence represents a shift from fragmented solutions to systems that operate in real time, collaborate with humans and institutions, and empower the strategic autonomy of civilization in key technological domains.
In this context, the Economic AI and HPC Forum positions itself as the strategic hub of the 49th MIPRO. The Forum brings together industry, the technology sector, research and academic institutions, AI associations, and policymakers with the aim of accelerating the transition from experimental AI applications to systematic, industry-relevant, and regulation compliant transformation. Special emphasis is placed on building a regional and pan European AI symbiosis, strengthening the industrial base, and linking innovation with real economic impact.
A key role in this process is played by a new generation of digital infrastructure, AI factories, AI antennas, and HPC infrastructure as supporting systems which enable the development, validation, and scaling of Inorganic Intelligence solutions within the scientific value chain. These technological and infrastructural pillars become the foundation of an economy that is operationally sovereign, energy optimized, globally competitive, and capable of responding to the security and societal challenges of the future.
Alongside 17 scientific and professional conferences, the program features workshops, forums, seminars and an accompanying exhibition. As part of the opening ceremony, a panel dedicated to autonomous vehicles will also be held, reaffirming that the 49th MIPRO remains a place where development trends are not only followed, but actively shaped. As a hybrid and multilingual scientific communication platform, MIPRO enables participants from around the world to actively collaborate, exchange knowledge, and co-create solutions in real time, in accordance with the highest technological and ethical standards.
We invite scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, students, and strategic decision-makers to contribute with their papers, initiatives, and participation to a platform that connects ICT foundations with an intelligent, resilient, and competitive economy.
Welcome to the 49th MIPRO 2026 in Opatija — the place where Europe builds its intelligent technological future.
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