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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Cleantech Forum Europe at an Exclusive Retreat near Paris, November 5-7, 2024.
Reconnect. Reimagine. Renew.
In celebration of two decades of excellence, the 20th Anniversary edition of Cleantech Forum Europe is coming back to France. It all began in Paris in 2005.
To mark this milestone, Cleantech Group wishes to offer something a bit different from the usual city center experience, by hosting an intimate community off-site event, near Chantilly, just 50 miles north of Paris, a mere 20 minutes from Paris’ main airport.
The program will provide perspectives on how we all see cleantech trends and topics developing over the next 20 years. Participants will enjoy smaller and more interactive exchanges, enabling high-quality interactions with pioneers, leaders and future stars of the European cleantech innovation ecosystem.
Secure your Spot Before They Are All Gone
To ensure an environment conducive to forging connections, we will limit our guest list to 300. Register today.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the forward-looking discussions on what the next 20 years will look like for cleantech and hear different perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We will take advantage of this community offsite and create spaces for collaborative dialogue around different themes, allowing participants to design the future of cleantech.
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 Participates
Cleantech Forum Europe connects the latest generation of start-ups with investors and corporates looking for new partners. You’ll meet 300+ forward-thinking colleagues who can take you in new and exciting directions. Register today if you are a forward-thinking leader in the cleantech ecosystem who wants to take an active role in the fight against climate change.
See the list of Cleantech Forum Europe 2023 Participants.
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.
Limited Places for Maximum Impact:
To ensure an environment conducive to forging connections, we will limit our guest list to 300. This exclusivity guarantees that every interaction is purposeful, creating an atmosphere where quality prevails over quantity.
Cleantech 50 to Watch
To be released in October 2024! Every year, 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
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 5-7 November 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 20 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 briefing.
If interested, please take the two minutes to apply to present at an Innovation Showcase or other session. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Register for the Cleantech Forum Europe and join us to:
- Gain access to leaders in the field and be introduced to relevant investors/corporates.
- Expand your reach and highlight what your company can do on your expanded bio in the mobile app, networking onsite, or apply for an Innovation Showcase to be considered for a chance to present your company to participants.
- Meet like-minded colleagues, including many from the Cleantech 50 to Watch list (launching in October) 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:
- Celebrate two decades of cleantech in Europe with receptions, a Forum awards dinner, and the many moments where we celebrate all of you who have supported the Forum and have been part of the collective mission throughout the years, as well as recognize a few standout contributions and achievements.
- Meet rising star, early-stage companies (some of whom will be drawn from our annual Cleantech 50 to Watch list (the 2024 edition, to be released in October), alongside some of Europe’s leading scale-up champions.
- Be part of this community conversation on how different people envisage the next 20 years, working backwards to what that means for both the rest of this decade and the 2030’s beyond.
- 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. Please apply before 20 September. We appreciate your interest in speaking at our event. We typically receive a fair amount of responses and will not be able to place all applicants on the agenda. We will only contact you if you have been chosen to speak at the event.
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
November 5, 2024
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Registration
Participants can come by all afternoon to pick up their badge and ask questions.
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Networking SessionWelcome Lunch
Start the Forum off right with a networking lunch to meet other participants and catch up with old friends, ahead of a busy afternoon. As part of our sustainability efforts, we serve a plant-based menu at all forum meals to help reduce our environmental footprint while highlighting local produce and in-season products.
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Plenary SessionWelcome to the 20th Cleantech Forum Europe - What Does the Path Forward to the 2040s Look Like? How Different Will the Next 20 Years Be from the Past 20?
Join Richard Youngman, CEO of Cleantech Group, as he welcomes participants to the 20th annual Cleantech Forum Europe. We will set the stage for the rest of the Forum, with the objective that, together, in a community-offsite format, we will explore and share insights across 3 days on these overarching questions:
– What are the pivotal trends and topics of the coming 20 years?
– What areas within cleantech could Europe genuinely build future competitive advantage around?
– What ideas do we have to change the narrative so European consumers/voters always want to vote pro-cleantech in future elections? -
Executive Summit: Scaling European Champions: The Key Challenge of the Next 20 Years (An Invite-Only Event)
Cleantech Group and TiLT Capital will co-host this special invite-only Executive Summit on scaling European cleantech champions. There is a robust supply of European innovation that could help get us to net-zero. However, the transition from startup to true industrial player is riddled with obstacles and represents another valley of death. Key questions for discussion in this summit format will include:
– What kind of financing tools and partnership models need to be made available for companies executing on the scaleup journey?
– How should such companies evolve, bringing on the right capabilities and talent to support them at that inflection point?Request one of the 50 spots to participate in this discussion
Participation is invite-only. To request a spot, please email forums@cleantech.com.
Co-hosted by: TiLT Capital
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Cross-Cutting Themes of the Coming Years: Part 1 - AI and Cleantech
In 2024 Cleantech Group produced “Cleaning Up with AI”, the first global study to baseline the potential of AI across the whole cleantech landscape – from Ag & Food to Transportation, from Material Discovery to enabling whole new energy and industrial systems.
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Cross-Cutting Themes of the Coming Years: Part 2 - The Blue Economy
Cleantech Group has recently concluded its initial landscaping of the innovation opportunities in the Blue Economy, exploring the start-ups, investors, corporations, and countries actively engaged with the myriad of opportunities and challenges related to making the oceans our ally in taming the climate crisis
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Plenary SessionFrom Building Ventures to Building New-Look Industries: Who are the Investors and Financiers that Make this Transition Happen?
Pretty much every serious and active venture investor in Europe, be they a venture builder, VC fund, or corporate venture capital, has participated in a Cleantech Forum over the last 20 years. For the scale of transformation implicit in net zero by 2050 to be achieved, however, this theme has to be everyday business in mainstream finance, such that, over the next 5, 10 and 20 years, we see all other investor types in the finance stack play an ever greater part. Our innovation community needs to build these bridges and relationships. We start today by hearing perspectives from a range of such investor types – what they are currently doing, how do they see the path forward and how they believe we get beyond first of a kinds, to multiples of a kind.
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Plenary SessionMeet the 2024 Cleantech 50 to Watch
To round out the opening day, we will introduce you to the 2024 Cleantech 50 to Watch, the trends they represent, and a few of the exciting early-stage innovators on this year’s list.
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Networking SessionOpening Reception
Take time to enjoy a cocktail and light hors d’oeuvres after which the evening is free for you to make plans and explore Chantilly.
November 6, 2024
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Networking SessionBreakfast & Welcome Coffee
Join us for networking as we kick off a full day of meetings and programming.
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Registration and Help Desk
Stop by to collect your badge or ask a question at any time during the day.
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Discussion SessionA Breakfast Discussion: What Ideas Do We Have to Change the Narrative So that European Consumers/Voters Always Want to Vote Pro-Cleantech in Future Elections?
Come share your ideas in an informal moderated discussion session on how we change the narrative and have clear widespread support for the journey ahead.
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Plenary SessionFrom Building Ventures to Building New-Look Industries: The Ever-Changing Cleantech Landscape
Cleantech Group will set the stage for the next two days, highlighting the key topics and trends we see ahead of us, and invite all participants to contribute to the canvas, in an effort to crowd in the community’s thoughts on themes we expect to be significant in the next 20 years.
The opening plenary will also consider the political landscape. The new-look EU parliament will have taken its seat by this point, and the US will have voted “overnight.” Our guest speakers will provide some early perspectives on what the geopolitical and competitiveness landscape for 2025+ looks like and its implications for cleantech for the rest of the 2020s. -
Networking SessionNetworking Break
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Panel SessionSecuring Europe's Energy Future: A Resilient Roadmap for 2040
Recent years, instigated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have highlighted the vulnerability of Europe’s energy supply and underscored the urgent need for energy independence. As the continent grapples with a transition away from fossil fuels, this panel explores innovative solutions for a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Join us as speakers brainstorm a systemic rethink, and consider what’s ahead and in which areas Europe can forge some competitive advantage.
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Workshop SessionVenture Capital and Term Sheet Clinic for Investors and Startups
Whether you are an investor looking to deploy capital in Europe, or a company looking to raise money from investors, this legal clinic is for you. Three partners from a leading international law firm will discuss recent trends in fundraising, valuations, exit processes and more!
Co-hosted by: Taylor Wessing
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Networking SessionNetworking Lunch
As a part of our sustainability efforts, we serve a plant-based menu at all forum meals to help reduce our environmental footprint while highlighting local produce and in-season products.
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Panel SessionTransforming Heavy Industry for a Sustainable Future: Europe's Innovations and Global Opportunities
As the world races to address the climate crisis, the decarbonization of heavy industry has emerged as a critical priority, particularly in Europe. In the steel and cement sectors, the continent has demonstrated remarkable progress, reducing emissions by 40% in cement since 2007 and driving the shift to climate-neutral technologies in steel.
Europe’s advancements present a significant opportunity to export these cutting-edge sustainable solutions to Africa and the developing world. Through the demonstration of innovative breakthroughs by industry leaders and the large-scale deployment of these technologies by major corporates, Europe can solidify its position as a global hub for the sustainable industrial economy of the 2040s and beyond. This session will explore the latest developments, challenges, and future prospects for heavy industry’s green transformation, both within Europe and across international markets.
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Panel SessionBiodiversity and Nature: Harmonizing Technology and Business
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the intersection of technology and nature has become a critical frontier. This panel discussion will delve into how innovative solutions are enabling businesses to better understand, protect, and restore the natural world.
This thought-provoking session offers a glimpse into a future where technology empowers organizations to be responsible stewards of the natural resources upon which we all depend. Join us to discover how innovation is paving the way for a more sustainable, resilient, and biodiverse tomorrow.Co-Hosted by: BNP Paribas Asset Management
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Networking SessionNetworking Break
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Panel SessionBattery Materials: Securing Europe's Future Through Innovation
As the world accelerates towards electrification, Europe faces a pressing challenge: ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of the essential materials powering emerging technologies. This session will delve into the critical materials landscape, exploring the resources vital for applications like batteries.
Co-Hosted By: Demeter
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Panel SessionBuilding a Food-Resilient Future in Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with extreme weather events, conflicts, and inflation, has exposed the vulnerabilities of Europe’s agrifood supply chains. To ensure food security for Europe’s future while minimizing negative environmental impacts, the region must adapt and diversify crop production, invest in more sustainable approaches to farming and food manufacturing, and reduce food waste. By addressing these areas with technological innovation, Europe can ensure a stable and secure food supply for generations to come.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Networking SessionThe 20th Annual Cleantech Forum Europe Reception, Dinner & Awards (Pre-Registration required)
Get ready to celebrate a milestone! Cleantech Forum Europe is turning 20, and we’re throwing a party to remember. Join us for a night of celebration, awards, and networking at the stunning Royaumont Abbey. Just let us know you are coming as you make your way through the registration system. We will provide a shuttle for all participants to and from the main hotel.
November 7, 2024
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Networking SessionBreakfast & Welcome Coffee
Join us for networking as we kick off our final day of meetings and programming.
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Panel SessionOpening Session
The topic of the opening session will be released soon
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Panel SessionPowering the Future: The Role of Stationary Storage
As the demand for stationary storage continues to grow, a diverse range of stakeholders are coming together to develop and finance these critical projects. This session will explore the perspectives of regulators, project developers, and innovators involved in the stationary storage landscape.
Co-Hosted by: InnoEnergy
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Networking SessionNetworking Break
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Panel SessionUtilities Driving Innovation to the 2040s
As Europe faces soaring electricity demand and pressing energy security challenges, the role of utilities in spearheading innovation has become mission-critical. Over the past decade, major European utilities have nearly doubled their R&D expenditure, investing over €1.7 billion to future-proof the continent’s energy landscape. This strategic investment is crucial as electrification trends, from electric vehicles to heat pumps, drive a surge in power consumption across the EU.
Amid the geopolitical upheaval of recent years, Europe’s energy security imperative has never been clearer. Utilities’ unwavering commitment to innovation will be the linchpin in meeting this high-stakes demand growth while ensuring a resilient, efficient, and low-carbon electricity system. Join us as we explore the utility sector’s pivotal contributions to Europe’s sustainable energy future in the pivotal decade of the 2040s. -
Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Networking SessionNetworking Lunch
As part of our sustainability efforts, we serve a plant-based menu at all forum meals to help reduce our environmental footprint while highlighting local produce and in-season products.
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Panel SessionBrace for Impact: Achieving Adaptation and Resilience by the 2040s
As the harsh reality of climate change sets in, the need for robust adaptation and resilience strategies has become paramount. With the Paris Climate Goals increasingly out of reach, the world must prepare for a future marked by a +2°C rise. Join us as we explore the innovative solutions propelling Europe towards a more adaptable, future-proof world by 2040. This session will explore the critical imperative of adaptation, outlining the EU’s innovation landscape and the emerging investment trends in this domain. From crop inputs to infrastructure overhauls, we’ll delve into the cutting-edge solutions that will enable communities to weather the storms ahead. Join us as we chart a course towards a more resilient tomorrow, where adaptation is not just a necessity but a strategic advantage.
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Showcase SessionInnovation Showcase
Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in presenting your cleantech solution to the audience? Apply before September 20 to be considered for this showcase.
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Discussion SessionInteractive Discussions
Throughout the Forum, we will offer participants numerous interactive discussion session types, exploring topics we consider important and relevant to the years ahead. Such sessions will be deliberately smaller (indeed limited by room sizes to 20-25), enabling natural and high-quality interactions with subject matter experts.
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Networking SessionNetworking Break
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Panel SessionThe 20th Cleantech Forum Europe is a Wrap. So What Does the Path Forward to the 2040s Look Like? How Different Will the Next 20 Years Be from the Past 20?
We will close out the Forum with a few thoughts on the Forum’s over-arching questions (ahead of sharing more post Forum in a more formalized and comprehensive takeaway):
– What are the pivotal trends and topics of the coming 20 years?
– What are the areas within cleantech that Europe could genuinely build future competitive advantage around?
– What ideas do we have to change the narrative so that European consumers/voters always want to vote pro-cleantech in future elections? -
Networking SessionClosing Reception
Venue
Forum Main Venue
The majority of forum events will be held at the Hôtel Mercure Chantilly, a Green Key certificate hotel located just north of Paris. Chantilly is easily accessible from Charles de Gaulle airport and the town is known for its restaurants, castles, forest, and racecourses.
We have secured a limited block of rooms at a special rate of 190++ Euro per night. This special rate will be available until Friday, 4 October or until the room block sells out. Hotel rooms canceled after 1 October will be charged for the full stay, please refer to the hotel booking site for the full cancelation policy.
Book Your Hotel Room!Address: 4 Rue d’Apremont, 60500 Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, France
Cleantech Forum Europe Reception, Dinner & Awards
Dinner is planned for Wednesday, 6 November at 6:30 pm at the Royaumont Abbey, located at 3 Jard de l’abbaye de Royaumont, 95270 Asnières-sur-Oise, France. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for dinner when they register for the forum as space is limited. A limited shuttle will be provided for participants from/to hotel.
Sleeping Rooms
We have secured a small block of sleeping rooms at a special rate of €190++ a night for registered participants only. This special rate will only be available until October 4 or until the room block sells out. Please review the cancelation and deposit info on the hotel website.
How To Get There
Chantilly is 40 kilometers from Paris. Charles de Gaulle is the closest airport. The Mercure Chantilly hotel is located just five minutes from the town center and ten minutes from the main train station (Chantilly-Gouvieux).
By Car
It takes about an hour to drive from the capital, via the A1 and then the D924A. You can also take the A3 and/or A1 exit Chantilly or D316 and D317. The Mercure Chantilly hotel is located just five minutes from the town centre, on the other side of the Grand Canal du Château, in the neighbouring commune of Vineuil-Saint-Firmin.
From Lille and Brussels, take the A1 motorway and exit at Senlis.
By train
About thirty TER trains connect Paris (Gare du Nord SNCF Grandes Lignes) to Chantilly every day. The journey takes only 25 minutes. You can also take the RER line D (allow 45 minutes) and get off at the “Chantilly-Gouvieux” stop. Once at the “Chantilly-Gouvieux” station, the hotel is only a ten-minute taxi ride away.
By plane
Mercure Chantilly is 20 minutes from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport by train- SNCF- TGV & Thalys connections. Allow 40 minutes from Paris-Beauvais-Tillé-BVA.
Exploring Chantilly
Things to Do
- Explore the Château de Chantilly, where you can stroll through stunning gardens and delve into its rich history. Don’t miss the Musée Condé, which boasts the second-largest collection of antique paintings in France, surpassed only by the Louvre.
- Visit the Grand Stables and Chantilly Hippodrome, located adjacent to the château in the heart of France’s equestrian capital. Tour the Museum of the Horse, the stables, the training center, and the racecourse.
- Take a leisurely walk through the Potager des Princes, where you can admire a variety of beautiful gardens.
- Discover a piece of hydraulic engineering history at the Manse Pavilion. Constructed in 1678, this pavilion houses the 17th-century engine room and hydraulic system that powered Chantilly’s historic water displays and fountains.
- Sample the famous Crème Chantilly, a delicious cream that dates back to the 1600s and is believed to have originated in Chantilly.
Restaurants in Town
- Le Vertugadin
- Le Bouchon Gourmand
- Ô Bistrot Chic
- Histoire 2
- La Régalade
Speakers
Interested in Speaking?
We are looking for leaders to facilitate discussions on forward-thinking topics, experts to add perspective to deep-dive briefings, and cleantech visionaries to add value to the program. Start-ups can also apply for a chance to present during an Innovation Showcase.
Feel free to submit a speaker application before 2 September to be considered.
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.
Gold Level
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BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. BNPP AM aims to generate long-term sustainable returns for its clients, based on a sustainability-driven approach. BNPP AM’s investment capabilities are focused around six key strategies: High Conviction Strategies, Liquidity Solutions, Emerging Markets, Multi-Assets, Systematic, Quantitative & Index and Private Assets, with investment processes incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis.
Read moreBNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. BNPP AM aims to generate long-term sustainable returns for its clients, based on a sustainability-driven approach. BNPP AM’s investment capabilities are focused around six key strategies: High Conviction Strategies, Liquidity Solutions, Emerging Markets, Multi-Assets, Systematic, Quantitative & Index and Private Assets, with investment processes incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis.
Sustainability is core to BNPP AM’s strategy and investment philosophy. Among the leaders in thematic investment in Europe1, BNPP AM intends to contribute to a successful Energy transition, healthy Ecosystems, and greater Equality in our societies (our “3Es”). BNPP AM currently manages EUR 562 billion of assets (EUR 678 billion of assets under management and advisory) and benefits from the expertise of more than 500 investment professionals and around 400 client servicing specialists, serving individual, corporate and institutional clients in 66 countries.
With our clear commitment to sustainable investing, our BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund invests in start-ups and scale-ups committed to the ecological transition with high growth potential, in order to accelerate their development and offer investors attractive potential returns. The fund is managed by the Private Assets division within BNP Paribas Asset Management, and benefits from a partnership with Bertrand Picard’s Solar Impulse Foundation whose teams have labelled 1500+ environmental solutions. Target sectors include the energy transition, sustainable agriculture and food, the circular economy, water and ocean management, smart cities, sustainable mobility, and industrial innovation, predominately across Europe and North America. Current investments include NatureMetrics, Phenix, AXIOMA Biologicals, Hello Watt & Chemix, Inc.
Source: BNPP AM, as at 31 March 2024. 1 Source: 2nd in Europe on sustainable thematic strategies, according to an analysis made by BNP Paribas Asset Management based on Morningstar data as at 31/12/2023.
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Demeter is a major player in venture capital and private equity for the energy and ecological transition. We invest from 1 M€ to 30 M€ to support companies at all stages of their development: innovative startups, high growth SMEs and infrastructure projects.
Read moreDemeter is a major player in venture capital and private equity for the energy and ecological transition. We invest from 1 M€ to 30 M€ to support companies at all stages of their development: innovative startups, high growth SMEs and infrastructure projects.
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InnoEnergy is the innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe supported by the EIT.
Read more- Education to help create an informed and ambitious workforce that understands the demands of sustainability and the needs of industry.
- Innovation Projects to bring together ideas, inventors and industry to create commercially attractive technologies that deliver real results to customers.
- Business Creation Services to support entrepreneurs and start-ups who are expanding Europe’s energy ecosystem with their innovative offerings.
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TiLT Capital Partners is a private equity asset management company, dedicated to the Energy Transition in Europe.
Silver Level
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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.
Read moreCapricorn Venture 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. Capricorn’s 6th venture capital fund, Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund (CSCF), captures growing opportunities emerging from wave of innovation across the value chain, from renewable feedstocks to more sustainable solutions for everyday products in food & feed, fibers & fuels, and functional materials in a broad range of applications, that provide both performance and value, while protecting and enhancing human health. As the world is facing the growing challenges of climate change, the number of breakthrough, innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) will increase rapidly. CSCF is uniquely positioned to help develop sustainable alternatives that offer significant reduction in GHG emissions, as compared to existing petrochemical processes. The objective of the CSCF is to create shareholder value through financial return, combined with the sustainability impact of planned investments.
Bronze Level
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The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) provides its clients with practical advice on foreign markets and on-the-ground intelligence to help them make better, more timely and cost-effective decisions in order to achieve their goals abroad. Le Service des délégués commerciaux du Canada (SDC) est une organisation gouvernementale qui facilite le commerce avec le Canada depuis 1895. Avec nos bureaux au Canada et dans le monde, nous sommes accessibles aux entreprises canadiennes et internationales qui cherchent à développer leurs activités et à rencontrer des partenaires fiables
Read moreLe Service des délégués commerciaux du Canada (SDC) est une organisation gouvernementale qui facilite le commerce avec le Canada depuis 1895. Avec nos bureaux au Canada et dans le monde, nous sommes accessibles aux entreprises canadiennes et internationales qui cherchent à développer leurs activités et à rencontrer des partenaires fiables. Grâce à notre connaissance approfondie des marchés mondiaux et notre compréhension des capacités de l’industrie de notre pays, nous pouvons vous mettre en contact avec des partenaires canadiens stratégiques en matière d’acquisition, d’investissement, d’innovation ou d’éducation. Laissez notre équipe de professionnels vous aider en vous rendant sur le site deleguescommerciaux.gc.ca !
Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a government organization that facilitates trade with Canada since 1895. With offices across Canada and around the world, we are accessible to both Canadian and international companies looking to increase their business and find trusted partners. With an in-depth knowledge of global markets and insight on Canadian industry sector capabilities, we can connect you with strategic procurement, investment, innovation or education partners in Canada. Let our team of professionals help you at tradecommissioner.gc.ca!
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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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ENGIE New Ventures was founded in May 2014, when 115M€ of Corporate Venture Capital was set aside for investment as minority stakes in startups, to complement existing resources coming from the technology and research centres and from internal innovation.
Read moreENGIE New Ventures was founded in May 2014, when 115M€ of Corporate Venture Capital was set aside for investment as minority stakes in startups, to complement existing resources coming from the technology and research centres and from internal innovation.
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
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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 France supports the acceleration of innovation and industrialization of green technologies in France. We bring together the ecosystem of cleantech innovators and investors to dialogue with public decision-makers at regional, national and European level.
Read moreCleantech for France supports the acceleration of innovation and industrialization of green technologies in France. We bring together the ecosystem of cleantech innovators and investors to dialogue with public decision-makers at regional, national and European level.
Registration
Early-Bird April 8 - Sept 13 | Standard Sept 14 - Nov 4 | Onsite Nov 5 - 7 |
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Investor / Corporate Ticket | €2,200 | €2,600 | €2,800 |
Innovator Ticket | €1,350 | €1,680 | €1,800 |
Regular Ticket | €2,200 | €2,600 | €2,800 |
*Pricing above not inclusive of 20% VAT
Your Forum Registration Fee Includes:
- Access to all keynotes, general sessions, (non-invite-only) breakout sessions and workshops.
- Access to all (non-invite-only) breakfasts, lunches, Awards dinner, networking breaks, and receptions.
- Access to the networking area.
Investor/Corporate Ticket
This ticket type is available to individuals who are part of an investment team (e.g. VC, PE, Family Office, etc.) or who work in large corporations (be that in the CVC function or elsewhere). Register for an Investor/Corporate Ticket to connect with all participants and benefit from opportunities to set up meetings that will take your plans forward.
You’ll enjoy access to all general sessions, various networking opportunities, as well as appointment-making opportunities on our mobile app, plus:
- Facilitated introductions and meetings – to maximize your opportunities of finding future partners, you can ask us to make up to ten introductions.
- Possible speaker or presentation opportunities – the earlier you register, the greater your chances of being included in the agenda.
Innovation Company ticket
This ticket type is available to all start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurs. Register for an Innovator Ticket to connect with all participants, plus give your company profile a boost.
You’ll enjoy access to all general sessions, various networking opportunities, as well as appointment-making opportunities on our mobile app, plus:
- An expanded profile for your company is available on the app for investors/corporates to help them identify companies of interest and to make additional introductions.
- Speaker or presentation opportunities– the earlier you register and apply, the greater your chances are of being featured in an Innovation Showcase.
Regular Ticket
This ticket type is available to all others who are not innovators, investors or at a large industrial corporation. You might be public sector or at a service firm including law firms, advisory firms, consulting firms, etc. Register for a Regular Ticket to connect with all participants and benefit from various networking and learning opportunities.
You’ll enjoy access to all general sessions, various networking opportunities, as well as appointment-making opportunities on our mobile app.
If you have any questions about what ticket type you qualify for, please contact us. Please note: we will contact you if you register under the incorrect ticket type and a price adjustment will be made.
Available Discounts
All discounts are offered via the online registration system unless otherwise agreed by Cleantech Group.
Discounts- please email us for the discount code to use during registration:
- Cleantech Group subscribers: Our subscribers receive $300 off the registration fee.
- For more information about our services and subscription offerings please see here.
- Government/Non-Profit Representatives: We offer a discount rate for government employees and non-profit representatives. For more information about how to receive this special rate, email us with the name of your organization and verification of your government or non-profit status.
- Group discount: If your organization or company brings three or more participants, we offer special group rates on the going rate ticket prices for Innovator, Investor/Corporate and Regular ticket types. For groups of three, we offer a 10% discount; for groups of 4, we offer a 15% discount; and for groups of 5+, we offer a 20% discount. Contact us for a discount code to use during registration.
Please note that only one discount type/code can be applied against the standard rates published above. Cleantech Group reserves the right to reject any registrations where a double discount has been applied or the individual was not entitled to use a discount code.
Volunteer
Are you in business school or a graduate program? Apply to volunteer at Cleantech Forum Europe, and get access to networking and learning opportunities.
Please note that this opportunity is open to those still in school, with occasional exceptions made for recent graduates.
Terms & Conditions
For the full list of terms and conditions, please click here. Here is a summary of the key provisions:
Substitutions:
- A request to transfer a registration to a colleague should be made by giving written notice, anytime up to two working days before the event start date, via email to forums@cleantech.com.
- Cleantech Group reserves the right to deny a request for such a substitution, but will not unreasonably do so.
Cancellation by You:
- Participants wishing to cancel their registration must do so in writing via email to forums@cleantech.com; Applicable refunds (or future credits) for participant cancellations are outlined as follows:
- Cancelations made by August 23 at 5:00 pm ET will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancelations made between August 24 and September 27 at 5:00 pm ET will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee paid (or 75% can be applied as a credit to a future Cleantech Group event within 12 months of the cancellation date)
- Cancelations made after September 27 at 5:00 pm ET (including No Show or No Notice), no refund of any sort will be applicable.
- Changes or Delays to In Person Events:
- All our events are built with the ability to deliver them, even if we have to convert in-person experiences to virtual ones.
- If Cleantech Group changes or delays an event that is either wholly or partially in-person, be that due to Covid-19 or some other reason that renders this necessary to ensure the event’s viability and/or participants’ safety, our standard terms and conditions do not oblige Cleantech Group to refund, but to deliver equivalent value. That will be achieved either from a future credit for the full value of what was not delivered (usable within 12 months) or, in the case where an in-person event (be that the whole or part of the overall event) is converted to online, the ticket type will be converted, and the number of tickets will be increased to deliver equivalent value.
Cancellation by Cleantech Group
- In the unlikely event where Cleantech Group chooses to cancel an event, a full refund would be owed except in the case where an event is cancelled, through no fault of Cleantech Group (e.g. a force majeure event).
- This is a standard and necessary protection across the event industry (particularly aimed at the situation where a very late cancellation is forced upon the organizer/host at which point all the time and costs for hosting the event have been expended).