Sustainability conferences in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova in 2026

Here’s SustainabilityOnline’s guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova over the coming year. This guide will be updated as and when new events are announced – check back regularly for updates. Other events taking place around Europe can be found here.

Sustainability conferences in Bulgaria

Event: Green Transition Forum 6.0
Date(s): 1–5 June 2026
Location: Sofia
Website: https://greentransition.bg/en/

Taking place in Sofia in June, the Green Transition Forum is an annual summit bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and sustainability experts to address Europe’s most pressing environmental challenges. Now in its sixth year, the forum has established itself as a key platform for advancing the green transition agenda.

Event: South East European Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SEE SDEWES)
Date(s): 28 June – 1 July 2026
Location: Burgas
Website: https://www.burgas2026.sdewes.org/

The SEE SDEWES 2026 conference will focus on methods, policies, and technologies to enhance sustainability by decoupling economic growth from natural resource use and promoting a knowledge-based economy. Topics will include integrated energy, water, transport, and environmental systems; renewable energy; smart grids; circular economy; sustainable urban planning; climate policy; and resilience of social and engineering systems.

Event: 21st Eurasian Grassland Conference
Date(s): 19–23 July 2026
Location: Sofia
Website: https://edgg.org/egc2026

This conference will focus on sustainable grassland conservation, emphasising the use of scientific research to guide management and conservation practices. Hosted by the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (IBER), Bulgarian Academy of Science, it will bring together researchers and practitioners to share insights on grassland ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation strategies.

Event: 65th ERSA Congress
Date(s): 25-28 August 2026
Location: Sofia
Website: https://ersa.eventsair.com/ersa2026

The 2026 ERSA Congress on ‘Global Challenges and Regional Responses in a Transition Era’ will focus on how regions adapt to economic, social, environmental, technological, and geopolitical transformations, emphasising place-based strategies, multilevel governance, and collaborative approaches. It is aimed at scholars, practitioners, and decision-makers to exchange research and insights on regional resilience, innovation, and social cohesion. The congress expects around 800 participants from various regions worldwide.

Sustainability conferences in Romania

Event: Energy Week Black Sea
Date(s): 4-5 February 2026
Location: Bucharest
Website: https://bsenergyweek.com/

Energy Week Black Sea 2026 will bring together decision-makers from Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Türkiye, and Georgia. Organised by NORD Events, the event will focus on investment, permitting, and regional integration. Key topics include submarine interconnectors, cross-border grid upgrades, energy exchanges, wind, solar PV, storage, green hydrogen, e-fuels, and floating wind solutions.

Event: 2nd Symposium: Full Sail Ahead Towards the Sustainable Blue Economy
Date(s): 11 February 2026
Location: Bucharest
Website: https://bluepartnership.eu/events/2nd-symposium-full-sail-ahead-towards-sustainable-blue-economy

The 2nd Symposium is hosted by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership and brings together policymakers, industry leaders, project teams, and members of the Black Sea community to discuss Europe’s sustainable blue economy. The event will include panel discussions, presentations of funded projects, cultural elements, and dedicated spaces for research and innovation. It will aim to raise visibility for partnership activities, foster collaboration and private-sector engagement, and highlight pan-European initiatives in alignment with the European Ocean Pact, EU maritime policies, Agenda 2030, and the UN Ocean Decade.

Event: GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC
Date(s): 3–5 March 2026
Location: Bucharest
Website: https://greenenergyexpo-romenvirotec.ro/en/home

GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC (pictured) is a regional platform for technologies and solutions in energy transition, environmental protection, and sustainable urban development. The event attracts professionals from public authorities, utility companies, technology integrators, and international exhibitors, providing opportunities for networking and showcasing innovations in the green energy and environmental sectors.

Event: Global Symposium on Sustainability of Agro-Eco-Systems through Climate Change Resilience
Date(s): 15-18 March 2026
Location: Brasov
Website: https://asabe.org/climate2026

The symposium, hosted by ASABE in collaboration with Transilvania University of Brasov, focuses on research and discussion around climate change resilience in agro-ecosystems. It will feature presentations, networking opportunities, and sessions on relevant topics, with selected presentations invited for peer-reviewed publication in ASABE journals.

Event: Solarplaza Summit Romania 2026
Date(s): 26 May 2026
Location: Bucharest
Website: https://www.solarplaza.com/event/solarplaza-summit-romania/

The fifth edition of Solarplaza Summit Romania will focus on Romania’s solar PV and energy storage sectors, emphasising project bankability and dialogue among financial, technical, and regulatory stakeholders. The summit will address grid modernisation, energy storage integration, and policy frameworks, gathering C-level executives, developers, investors, and service providers.

Sustainability conferences in Moldova

No events to report as of yet – check back for updates.

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