A Room with a ZOO
Climate Tech Summit 2026 brings together around 500 founders, investors, corporates, and policymakers building Europe's climate resilience. Under the theme "Building Resilience," the summit reframes climate technology not only as a response to the climate challenge, but as Europe's greatest opportunity for energy security, industrial strength, and economic independence. The premise is simple: the technologies that protect the climate are the same ones that reduce Europe's reliance on imported energy, keep industry and jobs on the continent, and turn recovered materials into new value. Resilience and sustainability, seen from two angles, become a single goal.
The one-day programme is built around structured networking and hands-on collaboration rather than passive keynotes, connecting the people, capital, and ideas that move the ecosystem forward. Sessions span the themes shaping Europe's transition, including energy, mobility and supply chains, circular industrial ecosystems, go-to-market strategies for climate startups, and exit strategies, alongside a live Pitchclub where emerging companies take the stage. The result is a focused day designed to accelerate deals, forge stronger connections, and put the right people in the right room.
Hosted by Climate Tech Connect and supported by lead partners the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the City of Antwerp, the summit takes place in the Queen Elisabeth Hall at the Antwerp Zoo. As one of Europe's oldest zoos and one of Antwerp's most iconic addresses, set right beside Antwerp Central Station, the venue offers an internationally accessible and memorable backdrop for a gathering about building a more resilient European future.
