The European Sustainable Industry Summit 2026 | 13-14 October, Brussels
Join The Leaders Shaping Europe's Sustainable Future
Two days of practitioner-led sessions for the leaders making sustainability work inside their organisations.
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European industry is entering a new phase of the sustainability transition. Global competition, shifting trade dynamics, and an accelerating EU policy agenda are reshaping how companies operate, invest, and grow.
The challenge is no longer whether sustainability matters, but how quickly it can be translated into industrial resilience, market advantage, and measurable business value.
The European Sustainable Industry Summit 2026 is where that translation happens. Two days of high-level dialogue, practitioner-led working sessions, and peer exchange designed for the people responsible for making sustainability work inside their organisations.
Dates
13-14 October 2026
Location
(re)space Airport, Brussels
Format
In-Person. Practitioner-led sessions and peer exchange.Who Will Attend?
Senior practitioners, EU policymakers, and industry leaders from across Europe are confirmed for the Summit. Browse the organisations already joining us in Brussels this October, and see who you'll be in the room with.
confirmed Companies
ArcelorMittal
BASF SE
BNP Paribas Fortis SA NV
Enel
Epson
HELLENiQ Energy
Hitachi
Honda Motor Europe
IBM
Jaguar Land Rover
KPMG
Leonardo
Philip Morris International
Pirelli
PPC
Scania
Shell
Solvay
TotalEnergies
Toyota Motor Europe
And more
Confirmed Job Roles
Roles shown reflect the range of attendees and are not linked to the company list abo
CEO / Founder
President
Managing Director
Executive Director
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Director of Sustainability
Director of Public Affairs
Head of Sustainability
Head of CSR & Stakeholder Engagement
Global Head of Sustainability
Global Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Lead
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability Reporting Lead
Sustainable Development Director
Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
And more
Programme Overview
The Summit is built around two focused days, each addressing a different dimension of how sustainability creates business value. Each day moves from a high-level plenary to practitioner-led Learning Labs and Leadership Roundtables, where you choose the sessions most relevant to your work.
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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
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FAQs
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The Sustainable Industry Summit 2026 will bring together over 200 stakeholders from across industry, European institutions, and civil society in Brussels, Belgium.
This high-level event will explore how sustainability can be translated into industrial resilience, stronger market demand, and long-term business value. The Summit proposes dialogue and exchange between key decision-makers and experts, while identifying practical pathways to accelerate the transition towards a more competitive, sustainable, and future-ready industrial system.
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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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Corporate sustainability and strategy leaders
EU policymakers and regulatory experts
Finance and investment representatives
Industry leaders and value-chain partners
Sustainability organisations and NGOs
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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, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversations during the coffee breaks between sessions and during the networking lunches.
In addition, at the end of the first day, we will host a networking cocktail, providing a further opportunity to connect in a more informal setting.
About CSR Europe
CSR Europe is the partner for over 10,000 senior sustainability leaders in multinational companies across Europe.
We help organisations turn sustainability into practical action and measurable business value, through peer collaboration, trusted insights, and a network of Corporate Members, National Partner Organisations, and Associated Partners.
The Summit is our flagship annual event. It is where our community does its most important work.
Priority Access Ends 30 June. Don't Miss Your Place.
Brussels, 13-14 October 2026. Spaces are limited.