As the final months of 2026 approach, the climate-tech calendar brings together founders, investors, policymakers, corporate leaders and technology developers across Europe and the United States. From transportation electrification and industrial decarbonization to climate-smart agriculture, the bioeconomy and intelligent buildings, these events offer valuable opportunities to track emerging technologies, build partnerships and identify investment opportunities.
We have compiled a curated list of conferences and summits relevant to the Critical Capital Partners ecosystem. All dates, locations and descriptions have been reviewed using the official event websites.
OCTOBER
October 5th - 6th
Tech Tour Forest Bioeconomy 2026
Graz, AUT
Tech Tour Forest Bioeconomy brings together entrepreneurs, investors, corporations and sector experts advancing innovation across forestry and the bioeconomy. Selected companies have opportunities to present their technologies, meet investors and explore partnerships within the European forest innovation ecosystem.
The event covers forest and ecosystem monitoring, precision forestry, wood-processing technologies, bio-based construction, advanced materials, textiles, packaging and the circular use of wood and biomass. It also examines technologies for traceability, wildfire and pest-risk assessment, ecosystem restoration and more efficient use of forestry resources.
October 7th - 8th
Tech Tour Food & Bioeconomy 2026
Ås, Oslo Region, NO
Tech Tour Food & Bioeconomy connects selected startups and scaleups with active venture capital investors, corporate investors and industry experts. The event provides a focused environment for company presentations, investment discussions and scheduled one-to-one meetings.
Its technology tracks span agriculture, plant-based food, aquaculture, biodiversity, circular systems, ingredients, artificial intelligence and consumer products. The program is designed to help participants evaluate new technologies, identify commercial partnerships and engage with the Norwegian and broader Nordic food innovation ecosystem.
October 7th - 8th
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference 2026
Houston, TX, USA
Wood Mackenzie’s fourth annual Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference will bring together project developers, investors, policymakers, industrial emitters and infrastructure providers involved in the expanding CCUS market.
The conference will examine the commercial, regulatory and technical factors influencing project development, including costs, economic feasibility, financing structures, policy support, carbon transportation and storage. Its focus is to provide participants with practical insights for evaluating investment strategies and advancing viable CCUS projects.
October 13th - 15th
Tech Crunch Disrupt
San Francisco, CA, USA
TechCrunch Disrupt brings together founders, venture capital investors and technology leaders across every stage of company development. The conference combines expert discussions, startup exhibitions, investor meetings and the Startup Battlefield competition, where selected early-stage companies present their businesses.
The 2026 agenda covers company building and scaling, artificial intelligence, digital finance, robotics, industrial operations, infrastructure and energy systems. While broader than a dedicated climate-tech conference, Disrupt provides relevant opportunities for climate and deep-tech founders seeking capital, visibility, partnerships and insight into the wider venture market.
October 14th - 15th
Smart Buildings Show 2026
London, UK
Smart Buildings Show is the United Kingdom’s dedicated commercial smart-buildings conference and exhibition. It connects property owners, facility managers, technology providers and building professionals with the information and solutions needed to make buildings more efficient, economical and functional.
The program covers energy management, building automation, controls, connectivity, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital infrastructure, digital twins, HVAC, PropTech and workplace management. Four conference theatres will focus on energy management, controls and networks, IT and digital infrastructure, and building management and PropTech.
October 20th
Startuplab Summit
Oslo, NO
Startuplab Summit is a leading Nordic showcase for climate and energy technology, organized by Startuplab, Norway’s largest technology incubator and a highly active early-stage investor.
The summit brings together 100 promising Nordic startups, more than 250 venture capital firms and selected corporate and public-sector decision-makers. Through startup presentations, investor engagement and focused discussions, the event supports fundraising, commercialization and strategic partnerships across the climate and energy innovation ecosystem.
October 20th - 22nd
Hydrogen Technology World Expo and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo
Hamburg, DE
These two co-located exhibitions and conferences bring together the global hydrogen and carbon-capture value chains at Hamburg Messe. The event connects technology suppliers, engineers, project developers, industrial companies and policymakers working to commercialize low-carbon hydrogen and CCUS solutions.
The program covers hydrogen production, storage, transportation, infrastructure and fuel cells, alongside carbon capture, transportation, storage and utilization. It also examines policy, safety, industrial applications and the engineering solutions needed to deploy hydrogen and carbon-management technologies at scale.
NOVEMBER
November 4th - 6th
SOSV Climate Tech SUmmit
Online
From energy and transport to food and industrial materials, climate tech startups are pushing the boundaries of science and technology in the race to decarbonize our economy and save planet earth.
The SOSV Climate Tech Summit aims to convene the climate tech startup ecosystem of founders, investors, technologists, corporates, policymakers and media to discuss the extreme challenges ahead.
Join us for a live, virtual and free event featuring panels and breakout sessions with the founders and venture capitalists who are inventing our decarbonized future. + A powerful VC-Founder Matchup for qualified participants.
November 12th - 13th
Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2026
Wuppertal, DE
Tech Tour Bio-based Industries showcases companies developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials, chemicals and industrial processes. The event takes place within the Circular Valley Forum and connects selected entrepreneurs with investors, corporations and bioeconomy experts.
Its focus areas include bio-based chemicals and advanced materials, industrial biotechnology, fermentation, biocatalysis, biomanufacturing, biorefining, bio-based packaging and the valorization of biological waste streams. The program also covers agricultural inputs, food and feed ingredients, circular technologies and carbon-utilization applications.
November 16th - 18th
Clean Tech Forum
Sitges, SP
Cleantech Forum Europe convenes a curated community of cleantech investors, innovators, corporate leaders and other decision-makers for three days of insight, relationship building and dealmaking. The 2026 forum will be limited to approximately 250 participants to support smaller, more substantive conversations.
The program combines plenary discussions, interactive sessions, networking activities and meetings focused on the trends, technologies and partnerships shaping Europe’s cleantech ecosystem. It also provides a platform for emerging companies, including the 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch, to connect with potential investors and strategic partners.
November 16th - 18th
AgroFood Conference 2026
Las Vegas, USA
RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to meet the power demands of the future. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities, while showcasing a resilient industry. As the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry, RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across energy sectors, including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging and infrastructure, and wind energy.
Developed by the nation’s leading clean energy organizations, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial approach to renewing best practices across the clean energy landscape as the marketplace evolves.
November 24th - 27th
Horizons Clean Energy Expansion Week 2026
Copenhagen, DK
Formerly known as World Hydrogen Week, Horizons Clean Energy Expansion Week has expanded into a multi-track event covering a broader range of clean-energy technologies and deployment challenges. It brings together industry executives, policymakers, project developers, financiers and technology providers working to strengthen energy security while accelerating decarbonization.
The program focuses on hydrogen, next-generation feedstocks and fuels, carbon capture, utilization and storage, resilient grids and innovative financing. Sessions will explore how to develop bankable projects, modernize energy systems and scale the infrastructure required for electrification and alternative fuels.
DECEMBER
December 2nd
Cleantech Venture Day Paris
Paris, FR
Cleantech Venture Day Paris is part of the Climate Tech SuperCluster’s flagship event series, bringing together climate-tech founders, venture capital investors, corporations, infrastructure players, city partners and public-sector organizations.
The event combines presentations from selected climate-tech companies with focused discussions and curated networking. It is designed to help founders secure investment, develop corporate partnerships, identify pilot opportunities and connect with organizations capable of supporting real-world deployment. Since its creation, companies pitching through the series have collectively raised more than $650 million.
December 2nd
Cleantech Venture Day Paris
Washington, DC, USA
The Energy Innovation & AI Forum brings together leaders from the energy, technology, investment and policy communities to examine how artificial intelligence and digital innovation are transforming energy systems.
The forum provides a platform for discussing emerging technologies, market developments and investment opportunities across the energy sector. Its emphasis on AI, innovation and energy infrastructure makes it relevant to investors and companies working at the intersection of digital technology and the energy transition.
December 3rd
Cleantech Venture Day Paris
Brussels, BE
The sixth Renewable Hydrogen Summit will bring together CEOs, policymakers and investors to examine renewable hydrogen’s role in Europe’s industrial competitiveness, energy security and decarbonization strategy.
The summit takes place as European industries seek to reduce their exposure to fossil-fuel volatility and external energy shocks. Discussions will focus on the policies, infrastructure, financing and market conditions needed to develop renewable hydrogen projects and scale the sector across Europe.
December 8th - 9th
Reuters Events: Energy LIVE 2026
Houston, TX, USA
Energy LIVE will convene more than 1,500 energy executives, project owners, investors, grid operators, engineering companies, policymakers and technology innovators to address the rapidly changing requirements of the American energy system.
The agenda will explore rising electricity demand from AI, data centers, industrial electrification and manufacturing, alongside constraints affecting transmission, equipment supply chains and project delivery. It will also cover grid infrastructure, advanced nuclear, geothermal energy, LNG, energy efficiency and investment, with a focus on securing the capital and partnerships required to move large energy projects from development into construction.
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LOOKING FORWARD INTO 2027...
May 5th - 6th
World Recycling Convention
Milan, IT
Building on the success of four remarkable editions, the 5th World Recycling Convention 2027 brings together the global recycling community in Milan, Italy. Centered on the theme, “Next-Gen Recycling: Technology, Innovation, and Partnership,” the conference will showcase cutting-edge technologies, innovative circular solutions, and strategic collaborations driving the future of recycling, resource recovery, and sustainable development.
