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Climate Change Summit is the largest event in Central and Eastern Europe, dedicated to exploring and promoting innovative solutions to tackle the climate change challenges that define both our present and future. In 2026, the Summit arrives at a decisive juncture: as geopolitical and economic shifts redefine the link between climate action, security, and competitiveness, building resilient infrastructure becomes both a strategic necessity and a defining opportunity for societies to build more sustainable futures.
The Climate Change Summit Week 2026 will take place on October 13 – 17, 2026, in Bucharest, with its main day (October 14) hosted at the Palace of the Parliament, and additional side & community events extending across multiple locations in Romania. This expanded format ensures that the Summit’s powerful discussions and actionable solutions reach an even wider audience, emphasizing national collaboration.
This year’s summit, centered on the theme “Infrastructures of our Future” promises a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to climate action, blending inspiration, education, and actionable solutions. Through keynotes, roundtables, workshops and networking sessions, participants will explore the systems that underpin the transition to energy security, the new industrial and food economy, nature as critical infrastructure, technology and AI, and the finance, governance, and leadership needed to make it all work.
An exclusive day of private meetings, curated breakfasts, and speaker dinners, centered on strategy and the future of the transition. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts will come together across Bucharest to explore how sustainability translates into competitiveness, resilience, and long-term opportunity.
The main event of the week will take place in the iconic Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest. This day will feature keynotes and high-level conversations on the infrastructure shaping the region’s transition, from energy security and competitiveness to nature, technology, and finance. It will also host a dedicated roundtable program, including business roundtables on OECD accession and sustainable finance, a policy roundtable and a green infrastructure roundtable on integrating natural capital into Europe’s economic planning. The day concludes with the launch of the State of the Climate 2026 report.
This day sits at the intersection of business and technology, bringing together researchers, investors, startups, and corporates to explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive real climate solutions. Hosted across hubs, universities and research institutes, activities will span panels and active networking designed to connect business, science, and capital.
Nature is infrastructure for ecosystems and cities alike. This day connects forest restoration, water protection, and urban resilience in a shared conversation, through workshops, talks, and guided visits in natural parks and conservation areas.
The final day will offer the social infrastructure of the transition, this day connects sustainability with wellbeing, community, and lifestyle choices. Sessions take place in public parks, coffee shops and cultural spaces around Bucharest. Workshops will explore topics such as yoga, bike culture, running, slow fashion, and art.
Climate Change Summit Week will provide a platform for cross-sector collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovative solutions. It is a must-attend event for business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and activists committed to creating a sustainable future.
Further details regarding the locations will be announced shortly.
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An informal opportunity for participants to meet and greet each other over coffee before the session begins.
Olivian Savin – Manager Communication & Marketing FEL Romania
Ștefan Gheorghe – Executive Director CNR-CME
Andrei Gurin – Sustainable Finance Unit, Team Leader – Taxonomy and Reporting, European Commission
Ana Nedea – Director of Strategy & Business Development, SIMTEL Team
Olivian Savin – Manager Communication & Marketing FEL Romania
Co-organized with the Representation of the European Commission in Romania and the EU Climate Pact, this Climate Change Summit side event is a speed networking session aimed at professionals and key stakeholders in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a chance to quickly connect with influential people, build new relationships, and explore potential collaborations. The goal is to help participants make valuable connections that can support their work and initiatives in the region.
An informal opportunity for participants to meet and greet each other over coffee before the session begins.
Roxana Cojocaru, Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions
Mara Roman, Deputy Head, Representation of the European Commission in Romania
Ana-Maria Pălăduș, Vice President, REPER21, National Coordinator for the EU Climate Pact in Romania
In this session, each participant will have the opportunity to introduce themselves briefly, sharing their role, the organization they represent, and their key areas of focus related to climate action and sustainability. This session is designed to give attendees a better understanding of who is present and to start identifying potential points of collaboration.
This interactive segment will guide participants through structured networking exercises, encouraging meaningful exchanges and collaboration opportunities. Activities will include:
These activities are designed to help attendees make impactful connections in a short amount of time and foster potential long-term partnerships.
A relaxed networking lunch where participants can continue their conversations and deepen connections made during the morning sessions.
Room 1: Legislation
Room 2: How to make Sustainable Financing work (workshop led by Theresa Spandel, on implementation of the CSRD)
Room 3: ESG Measurement and Reporting in Practice (session led by Alexander Stevens)