Climate Tech Summit 2026在安特卫普A Room with a ZOO举办

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Antwerp will welcome around 500 founders, investors, business leaders and policymakers on 10 November as Climate Tech Summit 2026 brings Europe’s climate technology community to A Room with a ZOO. Organised by Climate Tech Connect, with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the City of Antwerp as lead partners, the summit will explore how climate technology can strengthen Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness.

Under the theme “Building Resilience”, discussions will consider how clean energy, lower-carbon industry and better use of materials can help reduce dependence on imported resources.

The event has a direct connection to Antwerp’s own industrial landscape. Home to Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster and a major international port, the city brings technology developers into contact with sectors where energy transition presents substantial practical challenges. For delegates, Antwerp provides a relevant setting to discuss how promising technologies can move into wider industrial use.

That connection will extend beyond the conference venue. On 9 November, a visit hosted by the City of Antwerp will take participants to locations including Evonik, NextGen, TripleW, BlueApp and BlueChem. The following day, the City and Port will contribute to sessions on industrial scale, decarbonisation and clean transport, bringing local experience into the summit’s discussions.

The main summit will open with a keynote from Fastned co-founder Bart Lubbers. Further sessions will examine financing for climate deep technology businesses, energy flexibility and the commercial decisions facing growing companies. An Early-Stage Pitchclub will give emerging businesses the opportunity to present their ideas, while the Ones to Watch awards will recognise climate technology companies from across the Benelux.

Paulina Markowska, Co-founder of Climate Tech Connect said: “Belgium sits at the heart of Europe, with the EU in Brussels and Antwerp as one of the continent’s great industrial and logistical crossroads; if you want climate-tech partnerships that reach across the continent, there are few better places to build them. And we’re gathering inside a ZOO by design: climate tech usually gets talked about in megawatts and carbon credits, but underneath all of it is something simpler: keeping our planet and everyone on it thriving. One of the world’s oldest ZOOs is a perfect reminder of why we are building for.”

Alongside the sessions, structured networking will help participants make relevant connections throughout the day. Pre-booked meetings in 15-minute slots will bring founders, investors and potential partners together, supporting the summit’s focus on turning promising solutions into businesses that can grow.

With A Room with a ZOO beside Antwerp Central Station, delegates will have a convenient base for the summit and for exploring the city. The combination of conference discussions and visits to local organisations will give participants a closer understanding of the industrial setting in which climate technologies need to work.

For further information: www.climatetechsummit.nl

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Antwerp Convention Bureau

The Antwerp Convention Bureau (ACB) is dedicated to promoting the Belgian city of Antwerp as a leading destination for international conferences, meetings and events. The bureau bridges the gap between those wishing to hold a conference or event in the city and the people and industry partners who can help. Offering free, independent advice and practical assistance, the ACB team makes introductions between event planners and local partners including hotel operators, venue owners and specific service providers.

The port city itself dates back to the Middles Ages and today blends historical charm with modern infrastructure and a dynamic energy. Known for its centuries-old diamond district and picturesque old town of Flemish Renaissance architecture, Antwerp offers a unique setting for business and association events.

For more information, visit: https://antwerpconventionbureau.be/

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