In the face of accelerating climate change, Europe and its stakeholders are mobilizing. The Brussels Summit will bring together more than 1,500 participants—public decision-makers, businesses, NGOs, researchers, and civil society networks—around a key challenge: making adaptation a driver of resilience and prosperity for Europe.
A key event for the future European climate strategy
At a time when the European Union is preparing its new climate change adaptation plan for the end of 2026, this summit represents a key moment to bring forward concrete solutions and influence public policies.
The conclusions will be submitted to European institutions in order to directly contribute to the European adaptation strategy.
Themes at the heart of Europe’s challenges
Over two days, the Summit will feature around twenty sessions, two plenary meetings, and numerous discussion formats focused on the most critical issues:
- Financing adaptation
- The evolution of the European electricity system: technical adaptation or a complete overhaul of the model?
- The role of digital technologies and AI in risk management
- Public-private partnerships and the adaptation of European economic sectors: between legislation, financing, and innovation for stronger sovereignty
- Access to cooling and climate justice
- Preservation of forests and water resources
- Health impacts of climate change
- The evolution of insurance systems
- Europe–Africa cooperation
- Policy implementation: from anticipation to action
👉 See the full program here!
Engaged experts and decision-makers
Confirmed speakers include:
- Connie HEDEGAARD, Chair of the Board of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
- Frederik CEULEMANS, Alderman for Urban Renovation, Climate, Citizen Participation, and Dutch-speaking Affairs, City of Brussels
- Barbara WIDERA, Mission Adaptation – DG CLIMA – European Commission
- Jean-Luc CRUCKE, Belgian Federal Minister for Mobility, Climate, and Environmental Transition
- Ronan DANTEC, President of Climate Chance, Climate spokesperson for CEMR, Senator of Loire-Atlantique
- Ans PERSOONS, Secretary of State of the Brussels-Capital Region Government, in charge of Environment, Climate, Urban Renovation, Heritage, and the Image of Brussels
- Marie EVO, Director of CEPRI (European Center for Flood Risk Prevention)
- Fatimetou Mint Abdel Malick, President of the Nouakchott Region (Mauritania), Co-President of UCLG World, Vice-President of AIMF
- François DAVENNE, Director General of the International Union of Railways
- Nicolas JEANMART, Head of Personal and General Insurance, Insurance Europe
- Adèle NAUDY-CHAMBAUD, Vice President EU Government Affairs, Schneider Electric
- François GEMENNE, IPCC co-author, Professor at HEC Paris, Director of The Hugo Observatory
Why participate?
Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average. This summit is a unique opportunity to:
- Anticipate climate risks
- Share innovative solutions
- Strengthen the resilience of territories
The cost of inaction could reach $5.6 trillion by 2050.
As Belgian Minister Jean-Luc Crucke points out: “Doing nothing would be the most costly choice.”
👉 Registration is open
📅 June 3–4, 2026 – Brussels
📍 Espace Le Bel & Maison de la Poste (Tour & Taxis)
Are you under 28 or a student? Take advantage of free entry!
Send your request to association@climate-chance.org with proof, and join us in Brussels.