12-15 October 2026 | Brussels

The Conference

The Brussels Climate Week Conference is the main hub of content for the Week — bringing together European institutions, Member States, industry, cities, investors and innovators to shape the future of Europe’s climate-industrial transition.

Through five themes, across four days the Conference explores how Europe can deliver on its ambition for resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability.

Each day features high-level dialogues, curated roundtables and cross-sector networking designed to transform ambition into action..

Call for Speakers now open!

We’re looking for world-class communicators to help shape this landmark event.

We’re particularly keen to receive proposals that:

  • Speak directly to today’s climate priorities and focus on a clearly defined topic.
  • Offer actionable insights, with tangible takeaways or lessons learned
  • Bring together diverse, complementary perspectives across sectors
  • Use engaging formats that encourage interaction, discussion, or debate
  • Emphasise collaboration and cross-sector approaches

 

The most impactful speakers don’t just explore challenges—they encourage action and help to move the conversation forward.

4 Days | 5 Themes

First Conference speakers announced

Subho Mukherjee

VP and Global Head of Sustainability

Nokia

Philippe Close

Mayor

City of Brussels

Judith Wiese

Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Siemens

MEP Martin Hojsik

 

VP of the European Parliament

Marie-Noëlle Keijzer

Co-Founder & CEO

WeForest

Credit Karkow / PIK

Johan Rockström

Director

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

VIA VIDEO

Michael Rea

CEO

The Carbon Trust

Mary de Wysocki

Chief Sustainability Officer

Cisco

Anton Nikitin

Chief Sustainability Officer

City of Vilnius

Inge Delobelle

Group EVP and CEO, Industry

Grundfos

Ambassador Yaprak Balkan 

The Permanent Delegation of TĂĽrkiye to the EU

Katie McGinty

Chief Sustainability Officer

Johnson Controls

André Sobzcak

Secretary General

Eurocities

Faustine Delasalle

CEO

Mission Possible Partnership

Thomas Lingard

CEO

Centre for Future Generations

Ellen Jackowski

Chief Sustainability Officer

Mastercard

Paul Préaux

CEO

BioFlux

Robert Metzke

Head of Group Corporate Responsibility

Deutsche Telekom

MEP Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy

Member of the European Parliament

Lies Eeckman

Managing Director

Polestar

Raschad Al-Khafaji

Director of Brussels Office

United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization

Veronica Manfredi

Director, Zero Pollution, Water Resilience & Green Urban Transition, DG ENV

European Commission

Joost Vantomme

CEO

ERTICO

David Mekkaoui

CEO

All Digital

MEP Thomas Pellerin-Carlin

Member of the European Parliament

Dr Axel Volkery

Head of Unit, Innovation and Urban Mobility, DG MOVE

European Commission

Frederik Ceulemans

Alderman

City of Brussels

MEP Seán Kelly

Member of the European Parliament

MEP Jutta Paulus

Member of the European Parliament

Dalius Kazlauskas

Chief Technology Officer

City of Vilnius

Davey Meelker

Director, ATELIER

City of Amsterdam

MEP Bruno Tobback

Member of the European Parliament

Charlotte Beerten

Climate & Sustainability Expert

Municipality of Alken

MEP Christophe Clergeau

Member of the European Parliament

Christophe Yvetot

UNIDO Representative to the EU

MEP Christophe Grudler

Member of the European Parliament

Who Participates?

EU Institutions & Member States

Senior representatives shaping Europe’s climate and industrial agenda.

Cities & Regions

Local leaders pioneering urban resilience and sustainability.

Industry & Innovators

Companies and entrepreneurs driving technological transformation.

Investors & Philanthropy

Financial institutions and foundations funding the transition.

Academia & Think Tanks

Researchers and policy experts providing data and insight.

NGOs, Civil Society & Future Generations

Organisations and citizens ensuring inclusive climate action.

Get Involved

The Brussels Climate Week Conference offers partners a platform to shape the conversation, showcase solutions, and build lasting relationships with Europe’s climate-industrial leaders.

Whether through speaking roles, curated sessions, or strategic partnerships, your organisation can play a defining role in the success and legacy of Brussels Climate Week.

Join EU policymakers, industry innovators, and city leaders at the heart of Europe’s most policy-connected climate event.

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