Over the last 25 years, European Business Summit has embarked on a remarkable journey that has solidified its position as a leading platform for dialogue between business leaders, policymakers and civil society.
Marking this milestone, EBS reaffirms its dedication to its core values, the guiding principles behind its mission. Led by a forward-looking vision, EBS remains committed to protecting democracy, prioritising healthcare, promoting sustainability, and safeguarding citizens' safety and rights - today and for the future.
In November, EBS 2025 will take on a special format to mark a significant occasion. This edition will be twice the size, reflecting the evolving landscape and offering more space for constructive dialogue. Europe is back—reinventing itself amid geopolitical instability, major transformations, and a new era of trade regulation.
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.
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.
