14–15.07.2025
LARSyS Annual Meeting 2025

On July 14 and 15, 2025, the LARSyS community gathered at the Pavilhão de Portugal for its Annual Meeting, bringing together more than 200 researchers and doctoral students from the four LARSyS research units: ISR-Lisboa, IN+, ITI, and MARETEC. As in previous years, the event served as a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary exchange, showcasing research pitches, thematic line discussions, and collaborative opportunities with external stakeholders from academia and industry.

ITI was actively represented throughout the programme, contributing to both the scientific and organizational dimensions of the meeting. Our researchers participated in pitch sessions, shared insights within the INTERACTION and LIFE thematic lines, and helped coordinate the event itself. Special thanks to Luciana Lima and Viviane Peçaibes, who served on the organizing committee and ensured ITI’s voice was present in shaping the meeting’s success.

This year’s edition also marked a moment of celebration: LARSyS was once again rated “EXCELLENT” in the FCT Scientific Evaluation—a recognition of the collective dedication and excellence across all units. ITI’s contributions to this achievement reflect our ongoing commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research in interaction design, digital media, and societal transformation.

The Annual Meeting remains a cornerstone of the LARSyS calendar, not only for its scientific depth but also for its community spirit. From team-building activities to graphical abstract exhibitions, the event reaffirmed the strength of our collaborative culture and the importance of cross-unit dialogue in tackling today’s complex challenges.

We look forward to continuing this momentum and deepening ITI’s role within the LARSyS ecosystem.