BUas to host Young Talents International Conference 2026

BUas to host Young Talents International Conference 2026

03/25/2026 - 11:31

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) will host the fourth on-site edition of YTIC 2026 — the Young Talents International Conference — from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Breda, the Netherlands. The conference brings together emerging and established researchers, students, and enthusiasts from across Europe to explore the ever-evolving world of data and artificial intelligence.
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A stage for the next generation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life at an extraordinary pace, from self-driving cars and smart assistants to social media moderation and video games. Yet many AI conferences continue to focus primarily on participants from established institutions, leaving limited room for young people and independent researchers to share their ideas.

YTIC was founded to change that. The conference welcomes participants of all experience levels, from seasoned researchers to students taking their first steps in the field. It offers an excellent platform to present research and related work, whilst also featuring insightful talks on the latest AI-related topics. Workshops and social activities further encourage knowledge-sharing and networking throughout the week.

Topics

Submissions and presentations at YTIC 2026 will cover the following themes:

  • Data Science
  • Responsible AI
  • Human vs. Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Generative AI

Programme 

Thursday 7 May | 13:00 – 17:00 hrs | BUas Chapel 
As part of the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), international students and researchers will present their AI research and projects in an interactive poster exhibition held in our beautiful BUas Chapel. This session is open to all BUas students and staff, a great opportunity to meet international peers, spark new ideas, and get a glimpse into cutting-edge AI research happening across Europe.

Poster submission deadline: 10 April 2026 
All submissions must be in poster format. The deadline applies anywhere on Earth (AoE).

Participating Universities

YTIC 2026 unites students and researchers from leading universities across Europe:

  • Howest (Belgium)
  • Thomas More (Belgium)
  • JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
  • HWR Berlin (Germany)
  • SRH University Heidelberg (Germany)
  • BBU Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
  • St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
  • Breda University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

For more information and to submit your paper, visit ytic.eu.

 

YTIC 2026 is organised by BUas in collaboration with its international partner universities.