Policy Events

A powerful platform for informing policy development

Our Policy Events portfolio addresses critical issues in the EU political landscape through various formats:

Policy Spotlights: Panel sessions examining key issues in front of a policymaker audience
Policymakers’ Breakfasts/Lunches/Dinners: Exclusive gatherings bringing together MEPs, advisors, and key stakeholders, over a delicious meal
Roundtables: Focused meetings encouraging open, in-depth dialogue on specific topics
Networking Receptions: Dynamic gatherings offering attendees the chance to connect, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships in a relaxed setting

These diverse event formats are designed to facilitate meaningful exchanges, explore complex issues, and generate innovative solutions. By convening decision-makers, experts, and stakeholders, our events drive forward the European political agenda, and foster collaboration and understanding among key players in the EU policy sphere.

Upcoming Policy Events

Enel Back to School

September 23, 2025

Brussels

Power up for the season ahead. Join Enel’s renowned Back-to-School networking reception this September. Hosted at the iconic La Bourse in the heart of Brussels, the event offers a vibrant environment to reconnect after the summer break, exchange ideas, and...

European Hydrogen Week Conference 2025

September 29, 2025

October 3, 2025

Brussels

The Square

On 29.09.2025-03.10.2025 join the European Hydrogen Week Conference, in Brussels. This week of all-things hydrogen will amaze you with high-profile and thought-provoking sessions around hydrogen and great networking opportunities, right at the centre of the European Union. For more information...

Risk versus reward in EU regulation: Do our domestic rules go too far? Does our external protection go far enough?

September 30, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

As Europe faces an increasingly complex global landscape, the shift from the Biden administration’s expansive economic policies to a more inward-focused, protectionist approach under the Trump doctrine presents significant challenges. This change is already affecting global trade, international alliances, and...

The 4th Annual European Tech for Climate Action Conference 2025

September 30, 2025

October 1, 2025

Brussels

Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe

The European Union continues to be a global climate action leader. Comprehensive climate policies and regulatory frameworks, together with ambitious climate targets and a prominent role in multilateral negotiations, means the EU continues to set the standard for others. However,...

Biobased plastics: Building a net-zero circular economy

October 21, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

The upcoming revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and the 2026 update of the Circular Economy Act (CEA) are key opportunities to define the future of bio-based plastics in Europe. Including binding targets within these frameworks could drive demand and...

From risk to action: Preventing health crises through NCD literacy and care

December 4, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Liver health is a growing public health priority in Europe, with chronic liver diseases and liver cancer placing increasing strain on patients, health systems, and economies. Despite being largely preventable, liver conditions often go undetected until advanced stages, underscoring the...

Past Policy Events

Starmer: One Year On

July 3, 2025

Online

Twelve months on from a historic general election, Sir Keir Starmer has faced a daunting in-tray: a cost-of-living crisis, struggling public services, war in Europe, the threat of a trade war and growing pressure to deliver reform across government. Join...

CO₂ transport and storage in the Mediterranean: Unlocking regional solutions for Europe’s net-zero future

July 3, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

As the European Union accelerates its transition to climate neutrality, Carbon Capture and Storage(CCS) has emerged as a vital tool for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. With the revision of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the forthcoming EU framework for CO₂...

A peek into the EU’s tourism sector: Trends, challenges and opportunities

July 2, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Europe is the world’s number one travel destination. Recognised as one of the 14 key industrial ecosystems for Europe’s growth and competitiveness, the tourism sector can be truly Europe’s quiet powerhouse. With over 80% of accommodations in Europe being small...

The European Sustainable Construction Conference 2025

June 24, 2025

Brussels

Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe

The European Sustainable Construction Conference will unite policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society to address the construction sector’s role in driving sustainability and competitiveness. Contributing 9% of the EU’s GDP and employing 18 million people, the sector also generates...

Competitive and sustainable farming in Europe: Improving access and transparency on patented traits in plant breeding

June 4, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

As Europe faces challenges like climate change, rising food demands, and environmental pressures, innovation in plant breeding is essential. EU policymakers are currently negotiating new rules for plant varieties developed through New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), which enable breeders to create...

A call for an EU Youth Mental Health Action Plan

May 20, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Join us for the closing reception of the two-day summit hosted by MEP András Kulja and MEP Zoltan Tarr during Mental Health Week. This event will spotlight the urgent need for a dedicated EU Action Plan on Youth Mental Health,...

Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength

May 15, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Digital platforms are reshaping the European economy, job creation, drive innovation and market efficiency. They are accelerating the digital transformation of SMEs and start-ups, fostering entrepreneurship, and providing new opportunities—particularly for those facing barriers to traditional employment. By leveraging digital...

Datacenter 101: Enabling Europe’s AI-powered future

May 6, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and societies across Europe. As AI continues to evolve, datacentres have emerged as the critical infrastructure enabling this transformation. The EU’s Competitiveness Compass aims to create and guide the right...

REINVEST 2050: Promoting low-carbon innovation in the forest fibre and paper industry

April 8, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The forest fibre and paper industry is driving the low-carbon circular bioeconomy. From pioneering fibre technology to cutting-edge paper design, its bio-based products are renewable, recyclable, and proudly Made in Europe—delivering sustainable value to society. Join this networking reception for...

Event reports

Cultivating transparency and fair access to patented traits in the seed sector

A new industry-born initiative aims to stimulate innovation in the agri-food sector in a way that is beneficial to both small and bigger breeders. The Parliament held an event with the ACLP to find out more.

Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI

As AI transforms every corner of the economy, data centres are emerging as vital digital infrastructure. How can we build these centres in the EU that are vital to powering our prosperity without compromising on sustainability? We organised an event in Strasbourg, in partnership with Microsoft to discuss.

Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength

How can the EU create more streamlined and efficient regulation to support sectors such as the digital platform economy? We held an event in the European Parliament to discuss.

How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution

With many Europeans facing a cost-of-living crisis, access to healthy food options is dwindling. At a recent policy breakfast in the European Parliament, MEPs, and organizations representing restaurants, retailers and consumers exchanged best practices for facilitating access to decent and healthy food while reducing waste.

Europe’s path to global tech leadership: Unlocking connectivity and innovation

MEPs and mobile tech experts discuss how fair licensing, open standards, and strategic IP protection can drive Europe’s digital sovereignty and close the innovation gap.

Two decades of advancing animal health

Effective veterinary medicine is a cornerstone of sustainable farming, and vital to supporting both animal and human health. At a recent European Parliament event, Epruma highlighted the role of cooperation between vets, farmers, and policymakers in shaping sustainable animal care practices and reducing reliance on antibiotics.

Women MEPs call for action on gender equality

Despite progress, closing the gender gap remains a distant goal. At our International Women’s Day event in the European Parliament, women MEPs called for urgent action to break barriers in politics, business, and society.

Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition

As Europe accelerates its drive towards climate neutrality, the question of how to achieve a balanced, pragmatic energy transition has become ever more pressing. With the Clean Industrial Deal taking shape, a recent policy dinner discussed the need for Europe to embrace a strategy that includes all solutions

Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market

Expanding the CO2 storage market to cover all of Europe, including the UK, is critical for reducing emissions efficiently and affordably, according to a new report. We organised an event with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association to find out more.

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