European Climate Summit (ECS) 2026

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Apr 14, 2026

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Apr 16, 2026

European Climate Summit (ECS) 2026

ECS 2026: Where Europe’s carbon market ambition meets global momentum

As Europe steps into a decisive phase for its climate and industrial transition, carbon markets are emerging as the backbone of a more connected, competitive, and climate-resilient economy. ECS 2026 will bring together high-level stakeholders to explore how next-generation carbon pricing can drive ambition, unlock innovation, and strengthen cooperation across borders and sectors.

The Summit will examine the transformative policy milestones reshaping the European and global landscape – from the launch of ETS2 and the evolution of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to the upcoming revision of the EU ETS and the integration of digital tools for transparency and market integrity. Sessions will also look ahead to how European leadership can align with international efforts to scale voluntary and compliance markets, foster industrial decarbonisation, and link systems globally.

Join policymakers, business leaders, and carbon market innovators in Barcelona for three days of strategic dialogue, fresh insight, and unparalleled networking at the heart of Europe’s next chapter in carbon market transformation.


PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Interested in being a partner sponsor, please contact Lisa Spafford: spafford@ieta.org. Sponsorship opportunities available HERE
  • Attend as a Delegate, please contact the IETA Events team: events@ieta.org
  • For media participation, please contact Badr Maallem: maallem@ieta.org 

Join us at ECS

Alessandro Vitelli

Alessandro Vitelli

Communications Advisor
IETA

Andrea Bonzanni

Andrea Bonzanni

International Policy Director
IETA

Aurora D'Aprile

Aurora D'Aprile

EU Policy Officer
IETA

Awagbé Antille

Awagbé Antille

Conference and Operations Manager
IETA

Badr Maallem

Badr Maallem

Conference & Logistics Manager
IETA

Katie Sullivan

Katie Sullivan

Managing Director
IETA

Kyle Lynch

Kyle Lynch

Research Analyst
IETA

Lisa Spafford

Lisa Spafford

Managing Director
IETA

Luis Panichelli

Luis Panichelli

VCM Policy Director
IETA

Meg Miller

Meg Miller

Membership Programme Manager
IETA

Oumniya El Khamlichi

EU Policy Intern
IETA

Svea Nyberg

Svea Nyberg

EU Policy Advisor
IETA

Will Gifford

Will Gifford

Policy Manager - Aviation & NCS Lead
IETA

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