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Just Announced: 2025 Cleantech Forum Europe, November 10-12, Sitges, Spain (Near Barcelona)
Registration will open in May
Join us for Cleantech Forum Europe and experience our new format—an intimate community off-site event, outside the hustle of the city, to give participants the chance to unplug and really connect with others. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the coastal town Sitges, only 20 mins from Barcelona airport, over three-days of connecting, deal making, and sharing.
Check back in May to secure your spot and learn more.
Why Participants Keep Coming Back
You will enjoy smaller and more interactive exchanges, enabling high-quality interactions with pioneers, leaders and future stars of the European cleantech innovation ecosystem. To ensure an environment conducive to forging connections, we will limit our guest list to 300.
Beyond the program, there will be great social events like receptions, lunches, an Awards dinner, as well as many opportunities to network and have business development meetings with participants.
Who You Will Meet
Cleantech Forum Europe connects the latest generation of start-ups with investors and corporates looking for new partners. Gather with 300+ forward-thinking colleagues who can take you in new and exciting directions. Don’t miss your chance to collaborate with forward-thinking leaders in the cleantech ecosystem who want to take an active role in the fight against climate change.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to:
Escape the Ordinary, Embrace the Extraordinary:
Nestled in the charming town of Chantilly, away from the hustle and bustle, Cleantech Forum Europe promises a refreshing break from the routine. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting that fosters genuine connections, unlocking the potential for meaningful collaborations and business opportunities.
Craft Connections Beyond Conventional Networking:
Bid farewell to stiff handshakes and hello to genuine, authentic connections. Our carefully curated agenda will get you up to date on investment trends and new innovators, and we leave plenty of time to ensure that networking becomes a natural byproduct of shared moments and shared goals.
A World of Opportunities Awaits:
Dive into a diverse pool of leaders and decision-makers, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. From interactive discussions with small groups, to briefings on key topics to thought-provoking panels, seize the chance to explore synergies and uncover more pathways to combating climate change.
Cleantech 50 to Watch
Every year in October, we unveil a new edition of the Cleantech 50 to Watch, a list of early-stage innovators taking action on the climate crisis. This report will introduce you to innovative companies with the dedication, technologies and business models that make it possible to fight the climate crisis and make a fair profit. Deployed at scale, their solutions could change our current destructive economy, and put us back on a climate positive path.
Participants of Cleantech Forum Europe will have the opportunity to connect with many of the companies on the list at the event.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Cleantech Forum Europe or are interested in sponsorship, please feel free to contact us at forums@cleantech.com.
Entrepreneurs
Why do so many entrepreneurs participate?
Cleantech Forum Europe connects the latest generation of start-ups with investors and corporates looking for new partners.
Join us on November 10-12 and get your start-up or scale-up in front of investors, corporates and other entrepreneurs who can help you take the next step. Whether you want investment, advice or there’s a technology gap you need to fill, you’ll meet the right people.
The official deadline for companies to present during an Innovation Showcase to investors and corporates looking for successful start-ups and scale-ups is 26 September. If chosen, you will be given 6 mins to present your company and solution to the audience during a dedicate Innovation Showcase or asked to speak on a different type of session like a panel or interactive discussion.
Register for the Cleantech Forum Europe and join us to:
- Gain access to key decision-makers and be introduced to relevant investors and corporates.
- Expand your reach and highlight what your company can do—build your profile in the mobile app, various networking opportunities onsite, or apply to become a presenter. Use this application to apply for a speaking opportunity (deadline to apply is September 26) We are able to accommodate most application with a spot on an Innovation Showcase, but there are often opportunities to speak on panels and discussion sessions as well. Applicants will be considered for all. Speakers do pay the registration fee to participate in the Forum, please register to secure your spot. Participation is limited to the first 300.
- Meet like-minded colleagues, including many from the Cleantech 50 to Watch list of innovative companies with the dedication, technologies and business models that make it possible to fight the climate crisis.
- Learn from experts, Cleantech Group analysts, other innovators, as well as investors, as we look ahead and discuss trends shaping the future of sustainable innovation.
Investors and Corporates
Why do investors and corporates participate?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to:
- Three great days of receptions, an awards dinner, and many moments to connect with your peers, new and interesting potential partners and meet some great start-ups.
- Meet rising star, early-stage companies (some of whom will be drawn from our annual Cleantech 50 to Watch list (the 2025 edition will be released in October), alongside some of Europe’s leading start-ups and scale-up champions.
- Be part of this community and the many conversations that impact the ecosystem.
- Maximize your opportunities of finding future partners—we even help you by making introductions.
The speaker application is now open and we are looking for key leaders to facilitate discussions on forward-thinking topics, experts to add perspective to interactive briefings, and cleantech visionaries to add value to the program. Apply by September 26.
We will only contact you if you have been chosen to speak at the event. There are limited speaking roles available and we encourage you to register now to secure your spot, rather than wait to hear if you have been chosen. All speakers pay to participate in the Forum.
Who Will I Meet?
Cleantech Forum Europe is the best event to meet innovative and exciting start-ups and scale-ups, and find future investments.
Start-ups and scale-ups of all sizes and in different phases of fundraising participate in the forum looking for partners who can take them to the next level.
Agenda
We will continue to build an exciting agenda over the coming weeks, so check back often.
- Keynotes to inspire you.
- Forward-thinking discussions that will highlight the different perspectives in the ecosystem.
- Deep dive into investment and innovation rends and what is most important for cleantech in Europe now.
- Opportunities to meet companies selected for 2025 Cleantech 50 to Watch, other rising stars and ones to watch.
- Time dedicated to networking, meetings, and some social time.
Check back soon for the future-forward and hot topics we will cover.
Venue
Forum Main Venue
The majority of forum events will be held at the Eurostar Sitges hotel located just southwest of Barcelona airport. Sitges is easily accessible from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (20-25 mins by car and 60 mins by bus) and the town is known for its beautiful beaches, fun and plentiful restaurants, and many historic sites
We will have a limited block of rooms at the Eurostars Sitges at a special rate just for participants. The booking link will be available soon.
Address: Av. Camí de Miralpeix 12 Sitges – Barcelona 08870 Spain
Cleantech Forum Europe Reception, Dinner & Awards
We will plan a Dinner for all participants on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 pm. Participants often share great feedback about the dinner and love the unique venues and great food. Location to be announced soon. A limited shuttle will be provided for participants from/to hotel.
How To Get There
Sitges is 30 kilometers from Barcelona. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is the closest airport. The Eurostars Sitges hotel is located just ten minutes from the town center and the main train station. To get to the sandbanks or the town, the hotel has a free shuttle service throughout the year.
By Car
It takes up to 30 mins to drive from Barcelona, via the C32 and then C31.
By Bus
The public bus BUSGARRAFPl. Eduard Maristany (Estació) T departs Terminal 1T. Its about 4 mins to the town of Sitges then you need to take a quick taxi to the hotel.
Speakers
Interested in Speaking?
Fill out this speaker application to be considered for a speaking opportunity. Please note we do receive an overwhelming response to participate and we can’t accommodate everyone. There is so much value beyond the time on stage though and we encourage everyone to register to participate in the entire Forum.
Email forums@cleantech.com with questions.
Sponsors
Sponsorship Increases Your Visibility
Our sponsors and partners benefit from increased visibility and global networking opportunities. Every sponsorship package is bespoke to make the most of your organization’s goals.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact us at forums@cleantech.com to discuss opportunities.
Silver Level
Capricorn Partners is an independent European manager of venture capital and equity funds, investing in innovative growth companies with breakthrough technologies in Cleantech, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, IT and Materials Sciences.
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Bronze Level
Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm building a sustainable future at the crossroads of industry and technology.
Read moreEmerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm building a sustainable future at the crossroads of industry and technology. Founded in 2000, it is a pioneer in open innovation, providing multi-national corporations with rich deal flow and insight in the sectors and markets of tomorrow. Emerald has managed and advised assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm is dedicated to tackling big challenges in climate change and sustainability via over 500 venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.
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Since then, a total of 65M€ has been invested in 16 projects worldwide, especially Europe, North America and the Middle East, and in fields as diverse as organic photovoltaics, natural gas chromatography and hydrogen mobility. Names include Powerdale, Sigfox, Kiwi Power, Apix Analytics, StreetLight Data, Kwh Analytics, Heliatek, Serviz, Ecova, Greentown Labs, Living Map, EV-Box.
Community Partners
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) fosters an influential network of professionals to further the roles of women in growing the green economy and making a positive impact on the environment.
Read moreWomen in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) fosters an influential network of professionals to further the roles of women in growing the green economy and making a positive impact on the environment. Founded in 2011, WCS is a nonprofit organization made up up nearly 1000 professional women and men working to build the green economy. Our members range from the students and entry level professionals, to Founders, C-Suite executives and investors. WCS meets once a month to network and learn the latest developments in the green movement, as well as attain new business and personal skills from speakers and panelists. Topics covered include: renewable energy (solar, wind biofuel, etc), water, smart grid, biomass, carbon reduction, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, sustainability, green buildings and many other technologies that aim to make our world a cleaner, more sustainable place.
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Cleantech for Iberia is a new initiative to orchestrate the cleantech innovators, investors and policymakers of the Iberian ecosystem and allow the peninsula to enhance its potential as an EU clean energy hub and a top location for clean industry.
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