Get ready for a collaborative and transformational event that unites cities, governments and industry in the fight against the greatest threat facing humanity today!

Event Overview

Europe has long been at the forefront of global efforts to tackle climate change and following the publication of the IPCC’s recent synthesis report, the EU has reaffirmed its commitment to ambitious climate action and to continue leading on the path of climate neutrality. The EU acknowledges, however, that more must be done to accelerate efforts.

Through its vision set out in the EU Green Deal and the preparatory path offered by the Fit for 55 package, the EU’s climate policy is based on clear targets and measures that aim to reduce emissions, increase the use of renewable energy sources, and improve energy efficiency. Policymakers have also reiterated the importance of different technologies as an enabler of climate action efforts.

This year’s conference will again convene different stakeholder groups, including policymakers from the EU and Member States, local government, industry representatives, NGOs, and academia, to explore the role of technology and innovation more broadly in supporting Europe’s climate action goals. Stakeholders are encouraged to consider Europe’s long-term climate strategy, but to primarily focus on immediate action that supports this “once in a lifetime opportunity” to reach net zero.

We will give particular attention to the role of technology in its support for decarbonising different industries, the transition to clean energy, and increasing energy efficiency. We will also explore the wider support that is required to meet these goals and those set out more broadly in the Green Deal Industrial Plan and the Green Deal, including the type of regulatory environment that is required, easier and faster access to finance, as well as enhancing the necessary skills.

“Climate change is one of the most pressing long term challenges of our time. Technology and innovation have an important role to play in helping to address it, and this conference is an opportunity for relevant actors to come together and join forces.”

~ Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Key Discussion Themes

The role of the Tech sector in supporting EU Climate Action

European Climate Action Leadership

Government and Industry Collaboration

Building the Ecosystems for Clean Technologies

Finance and Investment

2022 Speakers included

Commissioner Sinkevicius

Virginijus Sinkevičius

EU Commissioner
for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

European Commission

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Terhi
Lehtonen

State Secretary
for the Environment and Climate Change

Government of Finland

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Ville
Niinistö MEP

Greens/EFA Group's Coordinator, ITRE Committee; and Member ENVI Committee

European Parliament

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Ans
Persoons

Deputy Mayor,
Alderwoman of
Town Planning & Public Spaces

City of Brussels

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Andriy
Moskalenko

First Deputy Mayor;
Deputy Mayor for Economic Development

City of Lviv

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Rika
Nakazawa

Best-selling Author and Technologist

Conference Rapporteur

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Karen
Massin

Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy Europe

Google

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Katarina
Wallin Bureau

Founder and Managing Partner

RISE

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Valero

SVP Government Affairs and Public Policy EMEA

Cisco

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Christel
Vandenhouten

Head of Sustainable Development

Brussels Airport

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Jacques
Beltran

VP Cities and Public Services

Dassault Systèmes

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Peter
Stuckmann

Head of Unit, Future Connectivity Systems; and Deputy Director, Future Networks, DG CONNECT

European Commission

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Anna
Williams

EMEA Solutions Lead, Geo for Environment

Google

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Fabian
Maingain

Deputy Mayor, Alderman of Economic Affairs and Smart City

City of Brussels

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Jean-Benoît
Besset

CSR Director

Orange Group

Agenda

To discuss speaking opportunities at the 2023 edition, please contact:

Tom Chinnock at tom.chinnock@techforclimateaction.com / +44 (0) 7785 795 015.

2022 Event Partners included

Founding Partner

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Host City

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Connecting Partner

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Mobile Partner

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Virtual Twin Partner

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Associate Partners

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Academic Partner

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Organised by

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In partnership with

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This conference supports the Sustainable Development Goals

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Event Venue

Venue TBC

Brussels, Belgium

Contact

For more information on any aspect of this event, please contact Tom Chinnock using any of the details below:

tom.chinnock@techforclimateaction.com

Tel: +44 (0) 7785 795 015

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