EU Upcoming Events
21 January: Networking Event: Fossil-free cities - Blending public and private expertise & finance to implement SECAPs
28 January: Public funding for permanent carbon removal in the EU
30 January:· Gabon Global Gateway Investment Forum
4 February: PETCORE EUROPE Conference 2025 ''Critical role of Innovation and AI in regaining EU competitiveness''
4 February: Waterborne Days 2025
10 February: Platform Meeting – Plastic waste prevention and reuse systems
11-13 February: 8th European Conference on Results from Road Transport Research Projects - RTR Conference
21 February: Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Roswall
27 February: Third Plenary Meeting of the Investors Dialogue on Energy
3-7 March: European Ocean Days 2025
Networking Event: Fossil-free cities - Blending public and private expertise & finance to implement SECAPs
Without private expertise and finance, without citizens on board and without strong support from national and EU institutions, the implementation of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) becomes a Herculean task.
Face to this challenge, many cities are getting outside of their comfort zone, launching collaborative partnerships with the private sector and with motivated people willing to drive the change in their territories.
Join this event to discover how cities are reducing their dependence on fossil fuels in the field of street lighting, housing and district heating & cooling thanks to innovative partnerships and projects.
Benefit from short and practical trainings, case studies, hands-on methodologies and tools.
Enjoy the networking sessions that will leave you enough time to get to know your peers and to explore the variety of approaches to the very same challenge
When: 21 January
Where: Brussels
Public funding for permanent carbon removal in the EU
The event, organized by DG CLIMA, will focus on exploring and enhancing the financing landscape for climate action, with a specific emphasis on instruments supporting permanent carbon removal.
Through a series of presentations and discussions, participants will gain insights into existing European financing instruments, such as the Innovation Fund, the European Innovation Council and Horizon Europe, and debate ideas to boost funding mechanisms for permanent carbon removal solutions.
When: 28 January
Where: Brussels and online
Gabon Global Gateway Investment Forum
The first Global Gateway Investment Forum organised in Gabon intends to present the Global Gateway approach, as an EU transformational strategy, to public and private sectors, donors, DFIs, banks and all potentially interested stakeholders.
When: 30 January
Where: Libreville, Gabon
PETCORE EUROPE Conference 2025 ''Critical role of Innovation and AI in regaining EU competitiveness''
The objective of this in-person conference is to showcase the PET value chain successes and challenges in the shift from a linear to a circular model.
The event will push the industry to act and join in policy maker consultations to share its knowledge and to encourage them to swiftly develop useful & clear regulations.
This two-day conference will feature high-level interventions from the EU institutions and business community touching on a wide range of issues, including circularity, competitiveness challenges, regulatory and legislative changes, technology evolution and many others.
There will also be Technical Interventions from all PETCORE EUROPE Working Groups, followed by a Q&A session with experts from the PET industry & the audience, where participants will have a chance to pose questions and share their views in real-time.
When: 4 February
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Waterborne Days 2025
This event will serve as a premier gathering for professionals in the waterborne transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and the future of waterborne transport.
It will provide a fantastic opportunity to dive deeper into the future of the waterborne sector industry, with a strong focus on sustainability and enhancing its global competitiveness.
You may expect a programme of panel discussions covering critical topics, such as decarbonisation, green corridors, sustainable alternative fuels, shipping and ports.
The event will also include the Waterborne Awards ceremony honouring projects with outstanding stories of innovation, sustainability, or market uptake.
Exchange with industry experts, researchers, and policymakers who are driving advancements in zero-emission technologies and sustainable practices and gain first-hand insights into the pressing challenges facing the waterborne transport sector.
This is also an excellent chance to discover some of the projects that have been supported by CINEA under the EU's flagship funding programmes for research and innovation, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, offering a glimpse into innovations shaping the industry’s path forward.
When: 4 February
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Platform Meeting – Plastic waste prevention and reuse systems
This event will explore the latest developments and challenges in plastic waste prevention and reuse systems, emphasising the need for upstream measures such as sustainable product design, reuse systems, and waste prevention.
Organised under the LIFE programme and hosted by the project LIFE-IP C-MARTLIFE, the meeting will showcase best practices and insights from various LIFE projects, aiming to drive large-scale reduction of plastic waste.
Attendees will engage in workshops, project presentations, and networking sessions to map successes, identify gaps in EU policy, and collaborate on upscaling circular economy solutions.
Highlights include practical case studies from LIFE projects and sector experts, discussions on EU policy, and innovative reuse initiatives.
When: 10 February
Where: Mechelen, Belgium
8th European Conference on Results from Road Transport Research Projects - RTR Conference
Going on its 8th edition, the RTR Conference is a unique entry point into the achievement of EU-funded projects in road transport. Participants will learn about Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects’ results and expected impacts, and what the next research steps are in essential areas for road transport: Green Vehicles, Urban Mobility, Logistics, Intelligent Transport Systems, Safety, Automated Road Transport. The conference will deliver a holistic view of how the European research scene is moving forward in these fields, bringing benefits to the environment, economy, and European society.
When: 11-13 February
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Roswall
Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, will hold a Youth Policy Dialogue at the Solna Gymnasium in Sweden on 7 February 2025.
Students aged 16-18 will have an opportunity to ask questions about EU environmental policies, share their views on their future and that of the planet, and engage in constructive discussions with Commissioner Roswall.
The dialogue will take place in front a of large audience gathering up to 800 pupils from local schools.
After the Youth Policy Dialogue, a report will be published summarising the discussions and capturing the participants’ views.
When: 21 February
Where: Solna, Sweden
Third Plenary Meeting of the Investors Dialogue on Energy
The event will garner high-level representation from the European Commission, and other European institutions, as well as representatives from international organisations, national bodies and Investors Dialogue Working Group members to share their views on European energy and financing landscape.
All interested parties are invited to attend the Investors Dialogue on Energy Plenary Meeting. However, please note that due to limited space availability, physical attendance is subject to approval.
When: 27 February
Where: Brussels, Belgium and online
European Ocean Days 2025
It is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions relevant to maritime topics. Each day features distinct sessions focused on various key ocean-related themes, allowing participants to engage deeply with sustainable blue economy, considering fisheries science outcomes, showcasing Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters actions, blue investments, and dialogues with key stakeholders, including youth.
The European Ocean Days provides a unique platform to exchange of ideas across diverse blue communities, discuss about the challenges ahead, explore innovative solutions, and pave the way for concrete actions that address the interconnected ocean issues. This year, the Ocean Days are a key component of the preparation of the Ocean Pact, a reference framework for all EU ocean-related policies.
When: 3-7 March
Where: Brussels, Belgium
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