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Just Announced: 2025 Cleantech Forum Europe, November 10-12, Sitges, Spain (Near Barcelona)

Registration is now open!

Join us for Cleantech Forum Europe, an intimate community off-site event, outside the hustle of the city, that gives participants the chance to unplug and really connect with others. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the coastal town of Sitges, only 20 mins from Barcelona airport, over three-days of connecting, deal making, and sharing.

Explore strategies for navigating disruption, building competitive advantage through strategic resilience, and unlocking innovative financing mechanisms to accelerate Europe’s cleantech ambitions amidst a shifting global order. As the U.S. cleantech sector faces massive changes and uncertainty, this is a perfect moment to convene as a community and collaborate to strategically capitalize on this shift, and explore ways to attract U.S. investment and leverage Europe’s advantages. Participants will enjoy smaller and more interactive exchanges, enabling high-quality interactions with pioneers, leaders, and future stars of the European cleantech innovation ecosystem.

Secure your spot today!

Why Participants Keep Coming Back

You will enjoy smaller and more interactive exchanges, enabling high-quality interactions with pioneers, leaders and future stars of the European cleantech innovation ecosystem. To ensure an environment conducive to forging connections, we will limit our guest list to 300.

Beyond the program, there will be great social events like receptions, lunches, an off-site Awards dinner, as well as many opportunities to network and have business development meetings with participants.

Who You Will Meet

Cleantech Forum Europe connects the latest generation of start-ups with investors and corporates looking for new partners. Gather with 300+ forward-thinking colleagues who can take you in new and exciting directions. 

 

Don’t Miss Your Chance to:

Escape the Ordinary, Embrace the Extraordinary:

Nestled in the charming town of Sitges, away from the hustle and bustle, Cleantech Forum Europe promises a refreshing break from the routine. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting that fosters genuine connections, unlocking the potential for meaningful collaborations and business opportunities.

Craft Connections Beyond Conventional Networking:

Bid farewell to stiff handshakes and hello to genuine, authentic connections. Our carefully curated agenda will get you up to date on investment trends and new innovators, and we leave plenty of time to ensure that networking becomes a natural byproduct of shared moments and shared goals.

A World of Opportunities Awaits:

Dive into a diverse pool of leaders and decision-makers, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. From interactive discussions with small groups, to briefings on key topics to thought-provoking panels, seize the chance to explore synergies and uncover more pathways to combating climate change.

Cleantech 50 to Watch

Every year in October, we unveil a new edition of the Cleantech 50 to Watch, a list of early-stage innovators taking action on the climate crisis. This report will introduce you to innovative companies with the dedication, technologies and business models that make it possible to fight the climate crisis and make a fair profit. Deployed at scale, their solutions could change our current destructive economy, and put us back on a climate positive path.

Participants of Cleantech Forum Europe will have the opportunity to connect with many of the companies on the list at the event.  

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Cleantech Forum Europe or are interested in sponsorship, please feel free to contact us at here.

Entrepreneurs

Why do so many entrepreneurs participate?

Cleantech Forum Europe connects the latest generation of start-ups with investors and corporates looking for new partners.

Join us on November 10-12 and get your start-up or scale-up in front of investors, corporates and other entrepreneurs who can help you take the next step. Whether you want investment, advice or there’s a technology gap you need to fill, you’ll meet the right people.

The official deadline for companies to present during an Innovation Showcase to investors and corporates looking for successful start-ups and scale-ups is 26 September. If chosen, you will be given 6 mins to present your company and solution to the audience during a dedicate Innovation Showcase or asked to speak on a different type of session like a panel or interactive discussion.

Apply Here Today!

Register for the Cleantech Forum Europe and join us to: 

  • Gain access to key decision-makers and be introduced to relevant investors and corporates. 
  • Expand your reach and highlight what your company can do—build your profile in the mobile app, various networking opportunities onsite, or apply to become a presenter. Use this application to apply for a speaking opportunity (deadline to apply is September 26)  We are able to accommodate most application with a spot on an Innovation Showcase, but there are often opportunities to speak on panels and discussion sessions as well.  Applicants will be considered for all. Speakers do pay the registration fee to participate in the Forum, please register to secure your spot. Participation is limited to the first 300. 
  • Meet like-minded colleagues, including many from the Cleantech 50 to Watch list of innovative companies with the dedication, technologies and business models that make it possible to fight the climate crisis. 
  • Learn from experts, Cleantech Group analysts, other innovators, as well as investors, as we look ahead and discuss trends shaping the future of sustainable innovation. 

Investors and Corporates

       

Why do investors and corporates participate?

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to:

  • Three great days of receptions, an awards dinner, and many moments to connect with your peers, new and interesting potential partners and meet some great start-ups.
  • Meet rising star, early-stage companies (some of whom will be drawn from our annual Cleantech 50 to Watch list (the 2025 edition will be released in October), alongside some of Europe’s leading start-ups and scale-up champions.
  • Be part of this community and the many conversations that impact the ecosystem.
  • Maximize your opportunities of finding future partnerswe even help you by making introductions.  

The speaker application is now open and we are looking for key leaders to facilitate discussions on forward-thinking topics, experts to add perspective to interactive briefings, and cleantech visionaries to add value to the program. Apply by September 26. 

We will only contact you if you have been chosen to speak at the event. There are limited speaking roles available and we encourage you to register now to secure your spot, rather than wait to hear if you have been chosen. All speakers pay to participate in the Forum.

Who Will I Meet?

Cleantech Forum Europe is the best event to meet innovative and exciting start-ups and scale-ups, and find future investments.

Start-ups and scale-ups of all sizes and in different phases of fundraising participate in the forum looking for partners who can take them to the next level.

Agenda

We will continue to build an exciting agenda over the coming weeks, so check back often.

  • Keynotes to inspire you.
  • Forward-thinking discussions that will highlight the different perspectives in the ecosystem.
  • Deep dive into investment and innovation rends and what is most important for cleantech in Europe now.
  • Opportunities to meet companies selected for 2025 Cleantech 50 to Watch, other rising stars and ones to watch.
  • Time dedicated to networking, meetings, and some social time.

Participants will tackle some of our world’s most pressing challenges, together.

 

Venue

Forum Main Venue

The majority of forum events will be held at the Eurostar Sitges hotel located just southwest of Barcelona airport. Sitges is easily accessible from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (20-25 mins by car and 60 mins by bus) and the town is known for its beautiful beaches, fun and plentiful restaurants, and many historic sites

We have secured a block of rooms at a special rate (200++ EUR) for Forum participants. Book your room today! This special rate is valid until October 24 or until the room block sells out..

Address: Av. Camí de Miralpeix 12 Sitges – Barcelona 08870 Spain

 

Cleantech Forum Europe Reception, Dinner & Awards

We will plan a Dinner for all participants on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 pm. Participants often share great feedback about the dinner and love the unique venues and great food. Location to be announced soon. A limited shuttle will be provided for participants from/to hotel. 

How To Get There

Sitges is 30 kilometers from Barcelona. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is the closest airport. The Eurostars Sitges hotel is located just ten minutes from the town center and the main train station. To get to the sandbanks or the town, the hotel has a free shuttle service throughout the year.

By Car

It takes up to 30 mins to drive from Barcelona, via the C32 and then C31. 

By Bus

The public bus BUSGARRAFPl. Eduard Maristany (Estació) T departs Terminal 1T. Its about 4 mins to the town of Sitges then you need to take a quick taxi to the hotel.

Speakers

Interested in Speaking?

Fill out this speaker application to be considered for a speaking opportunity. Please note we do receive an overwhelming response to participate and we can’t accommodate everyone. There is so much value beyond the time on stage though and we encourage everyone to register to participate in the entire Forum.

Contact us with questions.

 

 

Sponsors

Sponsorship Increases Your Visibility

Our sponsors and partners benefit from increased visibility and global networking opportunities. Every sponsorship package is bespoke to make the most of your organization’s goals.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact us here to discuss opportunities.

Early-Bird
July - Sept 19
Standard
Sept 20 - Nov 9
Onsite
Nov 10 - 12
Investor / Corporate Ticket€2,675€3,150€3,390
Innovator Ticket€1,650€2,035€2,175
Regular Ticket€2,675€3,150€3,390

Tickets

Registration is now open!

*VAT registration is pending. 21% VAT is included in above pricing. Updated invoices with the VAT broken out and the VAT registration number will be sent once the application is approved.  

Your Forum Registration Fee Includes:

  • Access to all keynotes, general sessions, (non-invite-only) breakout sessions and workshops.
  • Access to all (non-invite-only) breakfasts, lunches, Awards dinner, networking breaks, and receptions.
  • Access to the networking area.

Investor/Corporate Ticket

This ticket type is available to individuals who are part of an investment team (e.g. VC, PE, Family Office, etc.) or who work in large corporations (be that in the CVC function or elsewhere). Register for an Investor/Corporate Ticket to connect with all participants and benefit from opportunities to set up meetings that will take your plans forward.

You’ll enjoy access to all general sessions, various networking opportunities, as well as appointment-making opportunities on our mobile app, plus:

  • Facilitated introductions and meetings – to maximize your opportunities of finding future partners, you can ask us to make up to ten introductions.
  • Possible speaker or presentation opportunities – the earlier you register, the greater your chances of being included in the agenda.

Innovator Ticket

This ticket type is available to all start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurs. Register for an Innovator Ticket to connect with all participants, plus give your company profile a boost.

You’ll enjoy access to all general sessions, various networking opportunities, as well as appointment-making opportunities on our mobile app, plus:

  • An expanded profile for your company is available on the app for  investors/corporates to help them identify companies of interest and to make additional introductions.
  • Speaker or presentation opportunities– the earlier you register and apply, the greater your chances are of being featured in an Innovation Showcase.

Regular Ticket

This ticket type is available to all others who are not innovators, investors or at a large industrial corporation. You might be public sector or at a service firm including law firms, advisory firms, consulting firms, etc. Register for a Regular Ticket to connect with all participants and benefit from various networking and learning opportunities.

You’ll enjoy access to all general sessions, various networking opportunities, as well as appointment-making opportunities on our mobile app.

If you have any questions about what ticket type you qualify for, please contact us. Please note: we will contact you if you register under the incorrect ticket type and a price adjustment will be made.

Available Discounts

All discounts are offered via the online registration system unless otherwise agreed by Cleantech Group.

Discounts- please contact us for the discount code to use during registration:

  • Cleantech Group membership: Our members receive $300 off the registration fee.
    • Reach out for more information about our services and subscription offerings.
  • Government/Non-Profit Representatives: We offer a discount rate for government employees and non-profit representatives. For more information about how to receive this special rate, contact us with the name of your organization and verification of your government or non-profit status.
  • Group discount: If your organization or company brings three or more participants, we offer special group rates on the going rate ticket prices for Innovator, Investor/Corporate and Regular ticket types. For groups of three, we offer a 10% discount; for groups of 4, we offer a 15% discount; and for groups of 5+, we offer a 20% discount. Contact us for a discount code to use during registration.

Please note that only one discount type/code can be applied against the standard rates published above. Cleantech Group reserves the right to reject any registrations where a double discount has been applied or the individual was not entitled to use a discount code.

Volunteer

Are you in business school or a graduate program? Apply to volunteer at Cleantech Forum Europe, and get access to networking and learning opportunities.

Please note that this opportunity is open to those still in school, with occasional exceptions made for recent graduates.

Terms & Conditions

For the full list of terms and conditions, please click here. Here is a summary of the key provisions:

Substitutions:

  • A request to transfer a registration to a colleague should be made by giving written notice, anytime up to two working days before the event start date, via our contact form.
  • Cleantech Group reserves the right to deny a request for such a substitution, but will not unreasonably do so.

Cancellation by You:

  • Participants wishing to cancel their registration must do so in writing via our contact form; Applicable refunds (or future credits) for participant cancellations are outlined as follows:
    • Cancelations made by September 5 at 5:00 pm ET will receive a 100% refund.
    • Cancelations made between September 6 and October 10 at 5:00 pm ET will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee paid (or 75% can be applied as a credit to a future Cleantech Group event within 12 months of the cancellation date)
    • Cancelations made after October 10 at 5:00 pm ET (including No Show or No Notice), no refund of any sort will be applicable.
  • Changes or Delays to In Person Events:
    • All our events are built with the ability to deliver them, even if we have to convert in-person experiences to virtual ones.
    • If Cleantech Group changes or delays an event that is either wholly or partially in-person, be that due to Covid-19 or some other reason that renders this necessary to ensure the event’s viability and/or participants’ safety, our standard terms and conditions do not oblige Cleantech Group to refund, but to deliver equivalent value. That will be achieved either from a future credit for the full value of what was not delivered (usable within 12 months) or, in the case where an in-person event (be that the whole or part of the overall event) is converted to online, the ticket type will be converted, and the number of tickets will be increased to deliver equivalent value.

Cancellation by Cleantech Group

  • In the unlikely event where Cleantech Group chooses to cancel an event, a full refund would be owed except in the case where an event is cancelled, through no fault of Cleantech Group (e.g. a force majeure event).
  • This is a standard and necessary protection across the event industry (particularly aimed at the situation where a very late cancellation is forced upon the organizer/host at which point all the time and costs for hosting the event have been expended).