The Young Academy of Europe (YAE) is delighted to announce that its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from 12–15 October 2026, in collaboration with HUN-REN and alongside the international conference Building Bridges Budapest 2026 The AGM will provide an opportunity for YAE members to discuss the Academy’s ongoing activities, strategic priorities, governance, and future initiatives. It will also serve as a platform to welcome new members, strengthen collaborations across disciplines and countries, and explore how early- and mid-career researchers can contribute to addressing major societal challenges through research, innovation, and science policy engagement. A key feature of the 2026 meeting will be its connection with Building Bridges Budapest 2026, an international forum dedicated to fostering dialogue between researchers, scientific organisations, policymakers, and society. The event aims to promote interdisciplinary exchange, encourage international cooperation, and strengthen the role of science in addressing global challenges. Further information about Building Bridges Budapest 2026 can be found here: Index Building Bridges Budapest '26 - HUN-REN . AGM attendance costs €100, all inclusive, and you can register at the link below: Programme Overview 12 October 2026 14:00–17:00: Final Board Meeting of the current YAE Board (closed meeting) 19:00: Board Dinner 13 October 2026 10:00: YAE Annual General Meeting 10:00–12:00: Presentations by new YAE members 12:00–13:00: Lunch 13:00–14:30: Elections 14:30–15:00: Coffee break 15:00–17:00: Activity (to be confirmed) 18:00: Building Bridges Budapest 2026 Inaugural Reception 14 October 2026 Participation in Building Bridges Budapest 2026 15 October 2026 Participation in Building Bridges Budapest 2026 - YAE André Mischke Science-Policy Prize award and lecture - YAE Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Further details, including speakers, venues, registration information, and the full programme, will be announced in due course