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

From risk to action: Preventing liver 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...

Air passenger rights at a crossroads: Striking the right balance

December 9, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Air passenger rights have long underpinned Europe’s transport system, but today’s framework is struggling to keep pace with reality. Delays, cancellations and accessibility gaps affect millions of travellers each year, while passengers with reduced mobility continue to face unnecessary barriers....

The 3rd Annual European Blue Economy Conference

February 3, 2026

Brussels

Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe

The EU’s Blue Economy sectors are deeply embedded in the EU’s economy and broader political framework, underpinning efforts to achieve regional cooperation, climate resilience, and economic competitiveness while enhancing the health and biodiversity of marine environments. The Blue Economy is...

Past Policy Events

The SuperGrid: Enabling Europe’s Energy Union

November 26, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

The push for a fully integrated European power system represents a major opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation, energy independence and ensure a resilient, cost-effective supply of energy for all. On 19 June 2025, the European Parliament adopted its resolution “Electricity Grids:...

Strengthening online responsibility: How platforms can build a safer space for young users

November 26, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

The creator economy has become one of the fastest-growing forces shaping today’s digital landscape. At the same time, the regulatory landscape is evolving. Following the EU’s adoption of the DSA, and of guidelines under article 28, there is a growing...

Prioritising respiratory health in the next multiannual financial framework

November 19, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

As discussions around the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) deepens, there is a clear need to ensure that respiratory health remains a political and budgetary priority. Chronic respiratory diseases – particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) -continue to be underdiagnosed, leaving...

Rethinking public health tools: New approaches and innovation opportunities

November 18, 2025

Brussels

Renaissance Brussels Hotel

Pouches are increasingly being discussed as a potential alternative to smoking , with some positioning them as lower-risk and more socially acceptable. Evidence from real-world experience—such as Sweden’s marked reduction in smoking prevalence—indicates that these products may play a role...

Public Affairs Summit

November 5, 2025

November 6, 2025

Brussels

The Square

The Public Affairs Summit (Brussels) is an event 100% dedicated to European affairs professionals and policymakers, to be held over two days in Brussels, combining conferences, workshops, professional meetings and exhibitor stands, in a venue right in the heart of...

Menopause – from taboo topic to talk of the town?

October 22, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

Menopause is a natural stage of life for every woman, yet it remains one of Europe’s most neglected public health issues. Nearly 90% of women feel the impact of menopause – from hot flushes and night sweats, to fatigue, insomnia...

Path to Smoke-Free: EU case for innovation

October 1, 2025

Brussels

Renaissance Brussels Hotel

As the EU works toward its goal of becoming smoke-free by 2040, innovation in reducing the health impact of smoking has become more critical than ever. While progress remains slow, with smoking rates declined by just 1% since 20201, Innovative...

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,...

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...

Event reports

As Denmark takes on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, momentum is building around key priorities: strengthening Europe’s self-reliance and resilience, fostering greater social inclusion, and accelerating the green and digital transitions

Putting menopause on the European policy agenda

At the European Parliament in Strasbourg, policymakers, medical experts and industry leaders called for Europe-wide action to end the stigma around menopause and ensure equitable access to women’s health support across all Member States

Europe must relearn firmness as global rules shift

At a recent dialogue event in Brussels, senior EU figures warned that with rivales increasingly playing by different rules, over regulation and weak capital markets are driving business abroad

Unlocking regional solutions for Europe’s net-zero future

How can the EU unlock the potential of Southeastern Europe as a carbon capture and storage powerhouse? The Parliament Magazine, in partnership with DESFA, organised a policy event at the European Parliament to discuss

A secure, green and competitive Europe: Denmark’s priorities for a resilient EU

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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