Prague 14-16 September 2026
CEE Sustainable
Finance Summit
Geostrategic Europe and business
in an era of geopolitical and AI transformation
85
45+
Sessions
Speakers
400+
Attendees
Countries
25+
The 2026 Summit will explore how technology and innovation are shaping finance, business, and society, from AI and regenerative practices to nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
Held annually in Prague, the CEE Sustainable Finance Summit is one of the region’s leading invite-only gatherings, connecting decision-makers from across Europe to share insights, showcase solutions, and navigate change together.
AI, innovation and sustainable finance in action
Where policy, finance, and business meet to drive economic transformation.
Direct access to
influential
decision-makers,
and practitioners
High quality speakers
and engaging content
Informal networking
and practical discussion
What to expect
at the
2026 Summit
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AI and tech: innovation for improved competitiveness and value creation
Sustainability: what now?
Business in an era of geopolitical shifts and rise of competitiveness
Security and defence: changes to European business landscape and supply chains
Multi-annual financial framework: the impact of the changes to the EU funding
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Connect with senior decision-makers, influential practitioners, and leading innovators shaping sustainability across Europe. Build relationships that could spark your next big project.
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CEE Summit 2026 is your opportunity to gain insights, practical skills, and meaningful connections.
High-level plenaries with Europe’s leading voices
Interactive workshops and practical case studies
Informal networking designed to spark partnerships and collaborations
Limited ticket sale!
10 tickets for the CEE Sustainable Finance Summit 2026 are now on sale.
With only 10 tickets released per day, access is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
CEESummit 2026 celebrates leadership shaping sustainable finance in CEE
Leadership Awards
Celebrating leaders driving sustainability across Central and Eastern Europe.
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Sustainability Leaders
Empowering the next generation of sustainability talent in the region.
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AGENDA
The agenda below is preliminary and will evolve. We aim to bring forward the most relevant discussions, so topics may be adjusted closer to the Summit.
Day 1: Geopolitics, Finance & AI
09:00 - 17:10 | Main Stage
09:10 – 09:30 | Opening keynote speeches
Jan Dusík, Deputy Director General, DG CLIMA, European Commission
09:30 – 09:50 | Fireside chat
Chair: Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker, Responsible Investor
Martin Zenker, Head of Group, ESG Office, UNIQA Group
09:50 – 10:20 | On-stage interview
10:20 – 11:00 | Networking break
11:00 – 11:35 | Fireside chat
The transition to net zero: Where does the CEE region stand in the transition of key sectors?
Gergely Pókos, Executive director, Green Program Directorate, OTP Bank
br> 11:30– 11:55 | Keynote and a fireside conversation
Climate, AI, and the future of society: are we doomed?
Connie Hedegaard, former European Commissioner for Climate Action from 2010 to 2014
In conversation with: Jakob Thomä, Founder and CEO, Theia Finance Labs
11:55 – 12:30 | On-stage discussion
Chair: Hugh Wheelan, Journalist & founder of Responsible Investor
Fixed income and technological solutions in focus: using tools and approaches for a profitable and smart transition
Erwin Groenendal, Co-Founder, Tangelo Software
Justine Leigh Bell, CEO, AFII
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch break
13:30 – 13:45 | TED-style presentations
Prof. Riccardo Rebonato — Climate change scenarios for financial sector professionals
13:45 – 14:00 | TED-style talk
Martin Sládeček, Associate Director of Customer & Digital Advisory, KPMG
14:00 – 15:00 | Fireside conversation
Energy transition and competitiveness in focus: is Europe’s strategic autonomy realistic?
What are the strategic pivots for European business?
Chair: Martin Ehl, Correspondent, Hospodarske Noviny
Pavel Micka, Head of Performance and Transformation, Veolia
Anita Simon, Deputy CEO, Alteo
15:00 – 15:40 | Coffee break
15:40 – 16:00 | Fireside conversation
Mobilising private capital for economic growth and resilience
- How will we finance the economic transformation?
- What are the trends and developments in the financial sector?
- Will sustainable finance play a greater role in company financing going forward?
Chair:
Vera Economou, Sustainable Solutions Group Lead, ING
Gina Hanrahan, UN PRI
16:00 – 17:00 | Banking supervision, risk mapping and transition risks
Patrick Amis, ECB
Pierre Monnin, Council on Economic Policies
17:00 – 17:10 | Closing reflections
Transformation vs Transition: Mobilising Finance
10:30 - 17:00 | Second Stage
11:00 – 12:30 | Policy & implementation: sustainable finance in focus
Keynotes, presentations and facilitated discussion on improving sustainable finance implementation.
13:45 – 15:15 | Banking and supervisory changes
Prudential supervision and transition risk management. Speakers include:
Valerio Novembre, EUI
Pierre Monnin
Agnieszka Smolenska
Reiner Martin
15:30 – 17:00 | Transition planning in focus
Case studies and practical approaches to transition planning.
Roundtables
11:00 - 17:00 | Roundtables
Investing in defence and new tech – navigating shifting geopolitics and money flows.
13:30 – 15:00
Natural capital and biodiversity.
15:30 – 17:00
Behind the Label: Issuer and SPO Perspectives on Sustainable Debt Markets.
Day 2: Business, Electrification & Competitiveness
09:00 - 17:10 | Main Stage
Geopolitical shifts, trade and energy transition: key risks and opportunities for business.
09:40 – 10:30 | Leadership in challenging times
Adaptive leadership and communicating in uncertainty.
11:00 – 12:30 | Made in Europe: clean tech competitiveness
Conversation on European industrial ambitions and clean technology.
13:30 – 15:10 | Transition planning, ESG reporting and EU climate policies
Including EU ETS 2, CBAM and industrial decarbonisation.
16:00 – 17:00 | Financing outlook and digital infrastructure
17:00 – 17:10 | Conclusions and wrap up
Electrification & Energy Transition
09:10 - 17:00 | Second Stage
09:10 – 10:30 | Energy transition in focus
11:00 – 12:30 | Made in Europe, electrification and Modernisation Fund
13:30 – 15:15 | Planning and financing the energy transition
15:45 – 17:00 | NECPs and mobilisation of private finance
Roundtables
09:00 - 17:00 | Roundtables
Industrial transformation and green tech – Made in Europe.
11:00 – 12:30
Cities and municipalities.
15:30 – 17:00
ESG Leadership Workshop: Sharing Best Practices, Failures and Lessons Learned.
Day 3: Critical Infrastructure & Resilience
09:00 - 17:10 | Main Stage
11:00 – 12:30 | Investing in uncertainty and real estate transition
13:30 – 17:00 | Built environment, cities and climate adaptation
17:00 – 17:10 | Closing remarks
Innovation & Clean Tech for Resilience
09:10 - 17:00 | Second Stage
09:10 – 10:20 | Innovation ecosystems and enabling environments
11:00 – 12:30 | Innovation reshaping business
13:40 – 15:30 | Europe's clean tech and ecotech pivot
Roundtables
11:00 - 17:00 | Roundtables
Insurance in focus: from geopolitical changes and risk to SFDR.
13:30 – 15:00
Societal change and AI.
15:30 – 17:00
Masterclass: Leadership & communication in a new era.
2026 SPEAKERS
