RECPAD 2026 at ESTGV Gathers 200 Participants to Discuss AI and Pattern Recognition

National conference at Polytechnic University of Viseu highlighted advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and biometrics.

RECPAD 2026 na ESTGV reúne 200 participantes para debater IA e Reconhecimento de Padrões

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (IPV)

The Polytechnic University of Viseu hosted the 32nd edition of the RECPAD 2026 conference, a national reference event in Pattern Recognition, which gathered approximately 200 participants at the School of Technology and Management of Viseu (ESTGV) on October 30, 2026.

Organized by the Informatics Department of ESTGV and promoted by the Portuguese Association of Pattern Recognition (APRP), the conference served to strengthen the UPV's connection with the scientific community, featuring national and international attendees.
The annual meeting brings together researchers, faculty, students, and professionals to share and discuss scientific and technological advancements. Topics covered included pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, biometrics, image analysis and processing, data mining, neural networks, natural language processing, and emerging applications of these technologies.
The scientific program featured two invited speakers: Ana Maria Mendonça, Full Professor at the University of Porto, and Concetto Spampinato, Full Professor at the University of Catania. It also included a session of oral communications and poster presentations.
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"This edition was also marked by the awarding of the APRP Fellow Award to Professor Ana Maria Mendonça, in recognition of her career and excellent contributions to this field of knowledge."

Organizing committee
The organizing committee expressed gratitude to all involved, including participants, invited speakers, authors, reviewers, volunteers, and collaborators from ESTGV and UPV, for the success of the edition.
Based on information from the official source: ESTGV - Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Viseu (10/11/2026)