We are delighted to host the High Level Forum (HLF) Summit 2026 in Grenoble, one of European leading research and innovation ecosystems, from February the 2nd to February the 5th. For many years, HLF has been a distinctive network fostering trust-based, long-term relationships with the pinnacle being the annual HLF annual Summit. The Summit serves as a unique platform for collaboration and exchange of ideas, with the aim of fostering partnerships, driving future progress, and unlocking the potential of innovation ecosystems worldwide.
This year’s main topic, “From Research to reality, innovating in a world of great change” promises to fuel some very interesting discussions between representatives of partner ecosystems such as Stanford, Lund, Tsukuba, Hsinchu, Milano, Montreal…
We once spoke of uncertainty. Now, we are starting to face the unknown. Our world is not just marked by rapid changes, but also by the collapse of old certainties. Climate disruption, technological leaps, geopolitical instability, shifting identities — the ground beneath us is moving, and the maps we relied on might no longer apply. In this landscape, research and innovation are not a luxury. It is a necessity. But not just in tools or tech — we need breakthroughs in thought, in governance, in relationships, in values, in order to build a more desirable future.
This HLF annual summit will bring together curious minds, bold thinkers, and passionate changemakers from every field — tech, science, education, design, policy, and beyond. Whether you’re a researcher pushing the boundaries, a private company reimagining the delivery of product and service, or a policy maker serving public interest and addressing societal challenges, your voice matters. The HLF mission is to foster meaningful dialogue, spark collaboration, and accelerate the discovery and application of cutting-edge ideas that respond to our world’s biggest challenges.
This year’s edition of the High Level Forum will be held alongside Tech&Fest, the premier event dedicated to technology and innovation in Grenoble. This strategic alignment reflects our ambition to strengthen the dialogue between foresight and innovation, and to broaden the impact of both events on a global scale.
Expect during this annual summit thoughtful debates, inspiring stories, and actionable insights. Share your latest project. Ask questions. Explore what’s next. Learn from others who are navigating uncertainty with creativity and courage.
Innovation thrives on interactions — and a desirable future is something we can only create together.
Welcome aboard.
Bruno CHARRAT, Chair of the HLF