Climate action doesn’t happen in silos. Brussels Climate Week brings businesses, policymakers, cities, investors and innovators together to connect perspectives, share solutions and accelerate Europe’s climate transition.
Why now?
Europe’s climate transition calls for solutions that work across sectors and borders. Turning ambitions into action requires businesses, policymakers, cities, investors and civil society to understand each other’s challenges and work together.
What to expect?
As Strategic Engagement Partner, The Shift invites its network to join the Brussels Climate Week and connect with changemakers from across Europe.
You will:
Connect across sectors: Meet business leaders, policymakers, cities, investors, innovators and civil society working on different pieces of the climate puzzle.
Explore five key themes: Dive into technology & innovation, energy, industry, urban transformation and nature.
Learn from leading voices: Hear perspectives from European institutions, businesses, researchers, cities and climate experts.
Turn conversations into connections: Use five days of dialogues, roundtables and networking to exchange experiences and explore new collaborations.
Keynote speakers on Monday 12 October (16:45–17:45)
Meet leading voices from across Europe
Brussels Climate Week brings together leaders from business, European policy and science, including:
Director – Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Co-Founder, Youth For Climate BE / The Bridge
Commissioner, WHO Pan-European Commission on Climate & Health
Mayor, City of Brussels
Programme
The Brussels Climate Week Conference takes place over four days, with each day exploring key dimensions of Europe’s climate and industrial transition through high-level dialogues, curated roundtables and cross-sector networking.
| Monday 12 October | Tech & Innovation Day | - Data Centres & AI for Climate (14:05–15:10) Laurens Van Reijen (CEO, LCL Data Centers), Johan Stiens (Prof. dr. ir., VUB) |
| Tuesday 13 October | Energy Day | - AI, Infrastructure and Europe's Energy Future (10:25–11:20) Bernard Gustin (CEO, Elia Group) - Solutions Exchange: Unlocking Europe's clean energy mix (14:30–15:05) Merlijn Erbuer (Head of Grid Solutions Belgium, Virya Energy), Stefan Van Laer (Transition Developer, Port of Antwerp-Bruges) |
| Wednesday 14 October | Industry Day | - Strategic Exchange: From Raw Materials to Net Zero (11:45–12:20) Ilse Kenis (Chief Carbon Officer, Carmeuse) - Fireside Chat: Financing Europe's Industrial Future (16:10–16:30) Michel Verstraeten (Managing Partner, Triodos Bank) |
| Thursday 15 October | Urban Day & Nature Day | - Breakfast with STBi (8:30 - 10:00) - Innovative & Circular Solutions for Nature (12:00–12:50) Oliver Orlik (EU Engagement Manager, Science Based Targets initiative) - Fireside Discussion: Unlocking Nature Finance (12:50–13:10) Fiorella Sanchez (Biodiversity Lead / COO, Centre of Excellence, KPMG BE), Koen Stuyck (Policy Officer Finance & Economy, WWF Belgium) Throughout the week, participants can also connect at the Brussels Climate Week Expo and join partner and side events across Tour & Taxis. The detailed programme and speaker line-up are still evolving. Check the Brussels Climate Week website for the latest updates. |
High-level panel discussion: ‘Business at the forefront of the climate transition’
Wednesday 14 October · 11.00–12.30 · Library, Maison de la Poste, Tour & Taxis
An exclusive panel discussion for directors and senior executives, organised by Chapter Zero Brussels. Sustainability is increasingly seen as a driver of competitiveness, whilst concerns are growing about the costs and risks of a transition that is too rapid. What does this mean in practical terms for business leaders and directors?
Sign up for free and come along to the swap meet on 14 October between 11.00 and 12.30. Places are limited.
CEO, Sibelga
Board Director, Bekaert
Partner, Bain & Company
Who is this for?
This conference is relevant for members of The Shift who wish to link their climate action to the wider European transition. It brings together professionals and decision-makers from businesses, public authorities, cities, NGOs, academia and the financial sector who wish to exchange perspectives across the boundaries of their own sectors.
