BUILDING SUSTAINABLE & COMPETITIVE MARKETS
On 13-14 October, 200+ senior practitioners from business, EU institutions, and civil society will gather in Brussels to explore how sustainability drives industrial resilience, market advantage, and long-term competitiveness.
The Summit
European industry is entering a new phase of the sustainability transition. Global competition, shifting trade dynamics, and evolving EU policy frameworks are reshaping how companies operate, invest, and innovate.
For many businesses, sustainability is no longer addressed only through reporting and compliance processes. It is increasingly tied to operational performance, resource resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
The challenge now is translating sustainability ambitions into practical business strategies that strengthen value chains and industrial capacity.
The European Sustainable Industry Summit 2026 brings together business leaders, policymakers, investors, and civil society organizations to explore how sustainability can support industrial resilience, innovation, and long-term economic performance in Europe.
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13 October 2026
Rising energy volatility, increasing water scarcity, and fragile supply chains are reshaping the operating environment for European industry.
Day 1 explores how companies embed circular materials strategies, energy transition pathways, and water resilience into their core operations, and how collaboration across value chains strengthens industrial competitiveness.
High-Level Plenary: Europe's Industrial Reset: A New Mandate for Sustainability Leadership
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14 October 2026
Sustainability is increasingly a determining factor in market access, investment decisions, and consumer demand.
Day 2 explores how companies create demand for sustainable products, respond to changing investor expectations, and turn sustainability performance into a competitive market advantage.
High-Level Plenary: Policy, Profit, and Purpose: Building Markets for a Sustainable Economy
the premier gathering for forward-thinking companies IN corporate sustainability
What to Expect
The Summit is built around three session formats, each designed to move from strategic framing to practical exchange.
High-Level Plenaries bring together C-suite executives, EU policymakers, and institutional leaders to set the context and signal direction for each day.
Learning Labs are practitioner-led working sessions run across two rounds on Day 1. Participants choose from eight topics and come ready to share their own experience, not just listen.
Leadership Roundtables are small-group, closed discussions for senior leaders. Three choices per day, designed for candid peer exchange at a strategic level.
Dinner Conversations
Premium Sponsors have the opportunity to host or co-host an exclusive moment as part of the Summit programme, such as a private dinner, reception, or hosted experience in Brussels.
This invite-only setting offers a high-value opportunity to engage directly with senior speakers, policymakers, and C-suite participants in a curated and informal environment.
FAQs
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The Summit will happen on 13-14 October at (re)space Airport, a modern business and event centre in Diegem's Pegasus Park, minutes from Brussels Airport and easily accessible from the city centre by train, car, or public transport.
With a 17,000m² campus, dedicated event spaces, and a professional atmosphere, it's a fitting setting for two days of high-level dialogue and working sessions.
Address: De Kleetlaan 2, 1831 Diegem, Belgium
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Registrations are now open and can be completed online here.
Please note that early bird pricing is available until 31 March, after which ticket prices will increase progressively.
See the pricing schedule below:
€500 (excl. VAT) 1st Early Bird Ticket Valid from 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
€700 (excl. VAT) 2nd Early Bird Ticket Valid from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026
€900 (excl. VAT) Standard Ticket
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Yes, there are different ticket categories and discounts available, depending on whether you are a member or part of a specific group.
Please see the categories below:
CSR Europe members (corporates & NPOs) can claim 2 tickets for free.*
CSR Europe associated members can claim 1 ticket for free.*
Other Partners, including NPO Corporate Members have 50% reduction on the ticket fee
*Additional tickets can be purchased at a 50% discount.
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Yes, payment by invoice is possible.
To proceed with this option, we kindly ask you to email us at communications@csreurope.org with the following details:
Name of the company
Registered address
VAT number (if applicable)
Contact person
Do you qualify for a discount?
Please note that the processing time for issuing invoices is a minimum of two weeks. If you have already completed your purchase through the platform, you can download your invoice directly from there.
Invoice requests should only be submitted if you require the invoice before completing payment.
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By train: Take the Brussels–Airport line to Diegem station (~10 min walk to venue). Direct connections from Brussels-Central, Brussels-North, and Brussels-Midi.
By car: Exit E40 at junction 22 (Diegem/Machelen). The venue is located in the Pegasus business park, De Kleetlaan 2.
From Brussels Airport: 5 minutes by taxi or ride-share. Alternatively, take the train one stop to Diegem station.
Parking: On-site and adjacent parking is available in the Pegasus Park. The closest options are BePark (De Kleetlaan 4) and City Parking (De Kleetlaan 5), both open 24 hours.
The European Sustainable Industry Summit 2025
Last October, over 200 senior leaders from business, policy and civil society came together in Mechelen for the European Sustainable Industry Summit 2025. Across two days of dialogue, the Summit explored how sustainability can drive competitiveness, resilience and long-term value for Europe’s industry.
Buy Tickets
Register below to secure your place at the European Sustainable Industry Summit 2026, and join senior practitioners from business, policy, and civil society for two days focused on practical implementation, business performance, and translating sustainability into competitive advantage.
After you place your order, please complete the short registration form when prompted. We require your Organisation Name and Participation Type to issue your ticket. If you don’t receive your ticket from Eventbrite within a few minutes after completing the form, please contact communications@csreurope.org