Future Innovation Labs

07/04/2026

Call for Abstracts: 'Drawing from Territory' Conference, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Research and practices in art, science and technology

Submission Deadline: 15th May 2026.
Detailed submission guidelines > https://shorturl.at/j306I

'Drawing from Territory' Conference
Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal
23rd - 25th November 2026

'Drawing from Territory' is an international artistic and scientific conference held within the framework of the XXIV International Biennial of Art of Cerveira, with the support of research centres from the University of Porto: the Research Institute in Art, Design and Society (i2ADS), the Centre of Studies in Geography and Spatial Planning (CEGOT), and the Research Centre for Territory, Transports and Environment (CITTA).

Call for abstracts
Drawing from Territory proposes a comprehensive discussion on territory and the knowledge that can be drawn from it, through drawings and drawing practices across different fields of knowledge. With particular attention to border territories, the conference reflects on processes of knowledge acquisition, sharing, and dissemination through Drawing, across all domains.

Recognising Drawing’s singular capacity to confer, construct, and mediate visuality, 'Drawing from Territory' focuses on its most expansive and transversal understanding. Drawing is thus approached simultaneously as a form of visual thinking, as a device for knowledge production, and as an artistic, scientific, and technological instrument and practice. Drawing from Territory intends a dual focus on Drawing: on the one hand, on its outcomes; on the other, on its processes, methods, and practices, understood as a critical, situated, and transversal way of thinking about territory.

Departing from various drawings and methodological approaches, the conference seeks to discuss both the challenges and the strategic potentials of border territories. To this end, artists and researchers in Art are invited alongside geographers, geologists, architects, engineers, historians, archaeologists, among others, to reflect on these issues through their own drawings and visual research practices.

+info: https://conferencias.bienaldecerveira.pt/

04/04/2026

08/12/2025

Excited to be part of the newly released Portugal XR Report 2025! 🇵🇹✨

Honoured to contribute to a publication that showcases Portugal’s growth in , and immersive innovation.

The report brings together expert voices, key trends, and a directory of the leading organisations driving this ecosystem forward.

🔗 Full report: (link in bio!)

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03/12/2025

Last day in Budapest, filled with energy and inspiration. This vibrant city set the pace for — intense days, full of sharp perspectives on the future of immersive creation.

Now we’re heading to Vienna to continue this 5-day journey with a powerful international community of digital creators. Panels, visits, pitch sessions and meetings that are opening doors to new possibilities.

All co-produced by and Correspondances Digitales — thank you!

01/12/2025

Future Innovation Labs joins 2025 - an platform and ecosystem for digital art, immersive technologies and next-generation creative industries.

Proud to represent Portugal, and especially Madeira’s vibrant cultural and creative ecosystem, focusing on innovation, cultural experiences and the ethical use of technology for education, cultural heritage, tourism and community development.

Feel free to connect with us or drop a message.

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30/10/2025

🌍✨ AI Creatives Public Presentation in Funchal

We were thrilled to host the public presentation of the European project AI Creatives: Enhancing Creativity and Ethical Innovation in the Digital Age – at the this week.

The event brought together brilliant minds from the fields of art, culture, education, innovation and technology, exploring how we can integrate responsibly and creatively into our practices.

💡 AI Creatives, led by Future Innovation Labs and co-financed by the , promotes the ethical and inclusive use of AI in the creative industries through innovative training tools, critical thinking and sustainability-focused methodologies.

A special thanks to all who joined and the inspiring speakers Candy Flores , Frederica Goncalves, Pedro Vieira Paixão , Patrícia Delgado, Violeta Vasileva, David Bennett and Yoryos Styl .

Their insights enriched the discussion on the balance between algorithms and human creativity.

🤝 Together, we’re working on shaping a future where technology amplifies human imagination and creativity.

29/10/2025

oportunidade a não perder!

NOVA Microcredencial - Engenharia de Prompts / Prompt Engineering

📅 Candidaturas de 1 a 15 de novembro
🎓 Início das aulas: 29 de novembro
⏱️ Duração: 48h (5h teóricas + 5h práticas + trabalho autónomo)
💰 Custo: sem custos, integrada no Projeto Digital Sul + Ilhas, apoiado 𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘰 𝘗𝘙𝘙

👩‍🎓 Quem se pode candidatar?
✔️ Quem tenha o 12.º ano completo e esteja inscrito ou tenha concluído um curso de ensino superior.
✔️ Candidatos a frequentar, ou com formação de origem de uma área não-CTEAM (Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia, Artes e Matemática)

🔗 Informação adicional e candidaturas https://bit.ly/umadeira_microcredenciais2025

28/10/2025

🌟 Conheça o segundo grupo de oradores do nosso próximo evento!
Junte-se a nós no AI Creatives: Criatividade & IA – Potencial, Ética & Futuro
🗓️ 29 de outubro | 14:00 – 17:00 | Funchal
Estamos entusiasmados em anunciar uma inspiradora seleção de líderes de pensamento que estão a impulsionar o design centrado no ser humano nas tecnologias emergentes e na inteligência artificial. 🚀

🎙️ Prof. Frederica Gonçalves – Universidade da Madeira
Professora Associada na Universidade da Madeira, doutorada em Engenharia Informática e especializada em Interação Humano-Computador. Traz uma vasta experiência em inovação digital através do seu trabalho com o eGames Lab e o grupo IFIP HWID.

🎙️ Pedro Paixão – Empreendedor
A impulsionar a inovação nas áreas da saúde, turismo e energia. Presidente da Casa do Povo do Santo da Serra e da Cooperativa Atlantidomus, lidera projetos que moldam o desenvolvimento local e tecnológico na Madeira.

🎙️ Violeta Vasileva – Cofundadora do Future Innovation Labs
Educadora especializada em tecnologias imersivas, avatares digitais e o metaverso. Desenvolve soluções inovadoras e Web3 que integram ambientes físicos e virtuais, impulsionando novas oportunidades de negócio e aplicações tecnológicas.

🎙️ Patrícia Delgado – Estratega criativa e cofundadora do Future Innovation Labs
Combina experiência em comunicação, produção cultural e inovação para criar programas impactantes que conectam tecnologia, cultura e educação.
✨ Espere ideias ousadas, debates éticos e perspetivas visionárias sobre o futuro da co-criação entre humanos e IA.
👉 Inscreva-se já!
🔗 [Link na bio]

28/10/2025

🌟 Conheça o primeiro grupo de oradores do nosso próximo evento!
Junte-se a nós no AI Creatives: Criatividade & IA – Potencial, Ética & Futuro
🗓️ 29 de outubro | 14:00 – 17:00 | Funchal
Estamos entusiasmados em anunciar uma inspiradora seleção de líderes de pensamento que estão a impulsionar o design centrado no ser humano nas tecnologias emergentes e na inteligência artificial. 🚀
🎙️ David Bennett – Futurista e tecnólogo, especialista em XR e IA. Pioneiro em animação facial, trabalhou em filmes como Avatar e Tintin, e atualmente desenvolve avatares conversacionais, explorando a interseção entre realismo e inteligência.
🎙️ Candy Flores – Fundadora da Madalia World, uma plataforma dedicada à inovação digital e à promoção da Madeira. Desenvolve projetos que combinam tecnologia, cultura e sustentabilidade, promovendo novas formas de interação e comunicação no espaço virtual.
🎙️ Yoryos Styl – Artista Digital/IA e Educador
Artista de IA, educador e criador multidisciplinar cujo trabalho abrange representação, encenação, arte conceptual e programação. Formado pela Academia de Teatro do Conservatório de Atenas, desenvolveu o método Improv-Acting e a abordagem YO (Why? Ohhh) de performance e cura, unindo arte e crescimento pessoal. Como Artista Associado da DUENDE, liga tecnologia, criatividade e experiência humana.
✨ Espere ideias ousadas, debates éticos e perspetivas visionárias sobre o futuro da co-criação entre humanos e IA.
👉 Inscreva-se já!
🔗 [Link na bio]



25/10/2025

🌟 Meet the first line-up of speakers for our upcoming event!

Join us at AI Creatives: Creativity & AI – Potential, Ethics & the Future
🗓️ 29 Oct | 14:00 – 17:00 | Funchal

We’re thrilled to announce an inspiring lineup of thought-leaders who are driving forward human-centered design in emerging technologies and AI. 🚀

🎙️ David Bennett – Futurist and technologist, specialist in XR and AI. David Bennet was a pioneer in facial animation, worked on films such as Avatar and Tintin, and works on the development of conversational avatars, exploring where realism meets intelligence.

🎙️ Prof. Frederica Gonçalves – Universidade da Madeira
Associate Professor at the University of Madeira, holds a PhD in Computer Engineering, specialising in Human-Computer Interaction. She brings deep expertise in digital innovation through her work with eGames Lab and the IFIP HWID group.

🎙️ Pedro Paixão – Entrepreneur
Driving innovation across health, tourism, and energy. President of Casa do Povo do Santo da Serra and Atlantidomus Cooperative, leading projects that shape Madeira’s local and tech development.

🎙️ Violeta Vasileva – Future Innovation Labs
Co-founder of FIL, working at the intersection of art, science and technology, designing immersive experiences that bridge physical and virtual worlds— shaping the future of human expression through digital technology. 

✨ Expect bold ideas, ethical debates, and visionary perspectives on what’s next for human-AI co-creation.

👉 Register today!
🔗 [Link in bio]



01/10/2025

Wrapping up an inspiring week at Prague 2025!

Future Innovation Labs was proud to take part in this vibrant gathering of educators, creative and cultural leaders. We had the chance to present our activities in Al education and training, sharing how we are building bridges between technology, creative thinking and skills development for the future.

The event was a fantastic platform to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and connect with partners across Europe who are equally passionate about driving activities at the intersection of art, culture and digital transformation.

A huge thank you to the organizers and community for creating such a dynamic space for dialogue and knowledge-sharing. We return energized and even more committed to fostering ethical, sustainable and inclusive innovation in the creative and cultural sectors.ig
Excited for what comes next — and to continue shaping the future of skills and training.