The presence of the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, is confirmed at the European Defence and Security Summit on 23 and 24 June at Egmont Palace.
The EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, will attend EES2026 in March, according to official sources. Her participation is expected to focus on advancing dialogue and cooperation on key policy priorities within her portfolio.
We are pleased to announce that Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth, will be among the high-level speakers at the EU Energy Summit 2026, sharing his insights on climate policy, Europe’s competitiveness, and the clean transition.
We are pleased to announce that Teresa Ribera, EVP for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, European Commission, will be joining us at the EU Energy Summit. A leading voice on energy and climate policy, Ribera will share insights on the path to a secure, competitive, and sustainable energy future.
For the third year in a row, EBS will bring the Belgian voice to the World Economic Forum in Davos, convening global leaders, policymakers and business executives for high-level dialogue on Europe’s role in a rapidly changing world.
The EU-Energy Summit will gather decision-makers and industry experts to discuss Europe’s energy transition, competitiveness and security, focusing on turning policy ambition into concrete action.
European Business Intelligence is an EBS initiative providing exclusive expert reports and tailored analyses on the key issues shaping business and EU policy, helping members stay ahead with timely, data-driven insights.
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of EBS, this paper examines the structural transformation of the EU economy between 2000 and 2025 and calls for an economic reality check. Discover the key conclusions and 8 policy recommendations for a competitive, secure and resilient Europe towards 2035.
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the European Business Summit, the EBS Gala Dinner will take place on 19 November at Egmont Palace. Reserve your table now and be part of a special evening that will bring together an extraordinary gathering of distinguished guests.
The EBS Cocktail Party is coming up. Guests will enjoy live music and a Campari bar to celebrate the end of summer. In partnership with Bloomberg, the evening will begin with a conversation with Ann Mettler and Samuel Stolton, from Bloomberg.
From November 17 to 20, EBS will mark its 25th anniversary with a landmark edition of the event. For the first time, the program will extend over four full days, offering an expanded platform for strategic dialogue, wider stakeholder engagement, and enhanced networking opportunities.
Nearly 500 participants convened in Brussels last week for the European Defence and Security Summit. The event brought together policymakers, military officials, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the future of Europe’s security landscape amid evolving global challenges.
European Defence Agency Director Sean White will attend the Defence Summit for a fireside chat and join the private lunch on day 2.
The EVP for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy confirmed her presence as a keynote speaker at the opening of Digital Summit.
Challenging businesses
As to how they contribute
To societal welfare
Entrepreneurship and companies create value for themselves and society. At EBS, we offer a platform that empowers businesses to actively engage with society, promoting dialogue, fostering collaboration, and advancing gender balance. This exchange challenges firms to enhance their contributions to societal welfare, driving innovation and positive impact.
Standing
For democracy
EBS is unwavering in our commitment to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law. In times of crisis, such as the conflict in Ukraine, EBS takes decisive action. The inaugural Ukraine's Future Summit convened European leaders and key stakeholders to strategise and coordinate efforts for the country's reconstruction amidst adversity.
Promoting sustainability
And supporting clean energy
Sustainability isn't merely a goal; at EBS, it's a non-negotiable priority.
Since 2016, the Clean Energy Summit has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between industries and policymakers, propelling us towards a greener future.
Contributing
To improving healthcare
Driving the healthcare agenda in Europe has been a priority at the European Business Summit. For over six years, EBS has collaborated with the business community and key policymakers to build a resilient healthcare model in the EU, emphasising its importance even before the Covid-19 pandemic underscored its urgency.
Protecting
European citizens through
A proper defence industry
EBS has always identified the critical importance of European defence.
Over the years, it has united transformative industry players and policymakers to build an autonomous, resilient, and reliable defence industry, ensuring the protection of European citizens through proactive and collaborative efforts in the defence sector.
Defending
Digital Rights & Data protection
At the heart of EBS' mission lies the commitment to safeguarding digital rights through initiatives like the EU Digital Summit. Here, industry key players, alongside EU policymakers and think tanks, convene to tackle pressing issues like privacy in the age of Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. EBS fosters crucial dialogues that shape policies ensuring a secure and equitable digital future.
Thank you for the collaboration, and congrats for a successful event.
We found a lot of value in your event, and found it useful.
Great event, and amazing level of participants. Enjoyed a lot!
We drew a much amount of value from the day, and from the interactions with other speakers and guests. A heart felt thank you, as I know an event of this scale and quality requires an enormous amount of work, and even more patience.
It was a real pleasure to join you yesterday and congrats for the excellent event.
Thank you very much for the links to all these great resources.
I can confirm to you that we really enjoyed the participation, the panel discussion and the company of good people at the event.
The summit was a blast and congrats to you all, and everyone else who contributed!
Great to work with you!
Thank you so much again for your work. We thought it was a brilliant summit!
Thanks for a very good conference.
Thanks to the amazing team of EBS. We truly enjoyed our first EBS experience and we already look forward to the next one.You rocked! Many thanks for this successful event.
Thank you for the excellent organisation. It was a pleasure to attend such a well-curated event with insightful panels and engaging discussions on Europe’s future.
The all team, starting from our new Senior Vice President for Total Energies EU Affairs, appreciated as always the professionalism of the panel, lunches and one-to-one meetings.
On behalf of the EIB participants, a big thank you to the EBS Team for facilitating EIB’s participation. Thanks again, and let's hope for future successful cooperation.
Congratulations on the excellent organisation and delivery of the event!
I would like to extend our sincere gratitude and congratulations for the outstanding organisation. We truly appreciated the remarkable attention to detail and the seamless execution of every aspect of the event. It was evident that nothing was left to chance; the professionalism and dedication of the EBS team ensured a welcoming and engaging experience for all participants.
We really appreciated your collaboration and were very grateful for how everything was managed.
First of all, I would like to thank you very much for the great organisation and support you’ve provided ahead of and during the EHS! We were very happy with the way the panel turned out to be!
Congrats on delivering a great conference! The quality of the speakers and panels was really impressive.
We are meeting in challenging times, called to face the Russian aggression to Ukraine, the Covid-19 recovery and a new energy crisis.
I’m grateful that the European Business Summit tackles these issues with a programme full of excellent speakers.
Our mission is twofold: we aim to bring politics and business together in order to provide them with an opportunity to debate and pursue their common goals, giving a voice to all sides of the debate. The other priority of EBS is to provide European institutions with a platform where they can place their top priorities in the spotlight and advance the development of new pieces of legislation through discussion with a variety of actors and stakeholders.
