Sustainability conferences in Germany in 2026

Here’s SustainabilityOnline’s guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Germany 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.

Event: Fuels of the Future 2026
Date(s): 19-20 January 2026
Location: Berlin
Website: https://www.fuels-of-the-future.com/en

The 23rd International Conference on Renewable Mobility – Fuels of the Future 2026 in Berlin will convene policymakers, industry leaders, scientists, and practitioners to explore solutions for sustainable mobility. Attendees will engage in discussions on strategies, technologies, and market developments for renewable mobility, with insights from international perspectives. The event features over 70 speakers, covering the full value chain, from feedstocks to market scale-up.

Event: Sustainable and Impact Investments International Conference 2026 (SIIIC)
Date(s): 22-23 January 2026
Location: Hamburg
Website: https://www.siiic-conference.org/

SIIIC 2026 will bring together international academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore innovative research and strategies in sustainable finance. The conference covers topics including sustainability reporting, green legislation, transition finance, SDGs, Responsible FinTech, digital innovation, and AI in finance.

Event: European Automotive Circular Economy Summit 2026
Date(s): 23-24 March 2026
Location: Frankfurt
Website: https://www.ecv-events.com/EACES2026

The 2nd European Automotive Circular Economy Summit 2026 will gather OEMs, suppliers, recyclers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore strategies for creating a circular ecosystem in automotive production. The summit addresses material recovery, recycling of critical resources like steel and plastics, and eco-design practices to enhance vehicle recyclability. Attendees will engage with discussions on regulatory frameworks, digital product passports, green steel, and full-vehicle circularity, alongside case studies and panel sessions highlighting innovative solutions.

Event: European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2026
Date(s): 23-24 March 2026
Location: Frankfurt
Website: https://www.ecv-events.com/EADSS2026

The 4th European Automotive Decarbonisation and Sustainability Summit 2026 will convene OEMs, suppliers, policymakers, and industry experts to advance carbon-neutral automotive production and sustainable value chains. The summit addresses electrification, green manufacturing, sustainable materials, regulatory compliance, and strategies for reducing Scope 3 emissions under EU policies such as Fit-for-55 and the Clean Industrial Deal.

Event: Go Circular Summit
Date(s): 24-26 March 2026
Location: Mannheim
Website: https://globuc.com/go-circular/

The Go Circular Summit is a business-focused event addressing key challenges and opportunities across the plastics circular economy. This year’s event will bring together brand owners, converters, recyclers, technology providers, and policymakers to examine regulatory developments, recycling technologies, and market dynamics shaping plastic circularity. The event is organised by Globuc.

Event: Circular Design Summit 2026
Date(s): 25 March 2026
Location: Stuttgart
Website: https://www.german-design-council.de/en/circular-design-summit

The Circular Design Summit 2026 in Stuttgart will explore the intersection of design, sustainable innovation, and the circular economy, offering practical strategies and insights to drive transformation across industries. Participants will learn methods to integrate circular principles into products, services, and processes, while gaining inspiration from international experts and real-world case studies.

Event: ECOSUMMIT Berlin 2026
Date(s): 25-26 March 2026
Location: Berlin
Website: https://ecosummit.net/

ECOSUMMIT Berlin (pictured) will bring together startups, investors, and corporate innovators to accelerate decarbonisation across energy, mobility, industry, and buildings, leveraging AI-driven solutions. The summit provides a dynamic platform for fundraising, open innovation, corporate venturing, and M&A, connecting capital with early- and growth-stage climate tech ventures. Participants will gain insights from industry leaders, engage in networking opportunities, and explore emerging technologies that automate sustainability and strengthen Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Event: International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC 2026)
Date(s): 25–27 March 2026
Location: Hamburg
Website: https://events.icm.ch/event/IARC2026/iarc-2026

The International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC 2026) is a platform for the automotive circular economy, and will bring together up to 300 senior decision-makers from OEMs, recyclers, material suppliers, policymakers, and technology providers. With the new EU End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation reshaping vehicle design, materials use, and recycling requirements worldwide, IARC 2026 will focus on eco-design, vehicle circularity, recycled material markets, and regulatory impacts.

Event: Portfolio and Risk Management in Energy Markets Forum
Date(s): 26–27 March 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Website: https://tbmgroup.eu/portfolio-and-risk-management-in-energy-markets-forum

The Portfolio and Risk Management in Energy Markets Forum is a senior-level, two-day conference dedicated to the practical challenges of managing modern European power portfolios. As energy markets continue to evolve, the forum will provides a focused platform for experienced professionals to examine real-world portfolio management strategies, with a strong emphasis on risk frameworks, liquidity management, and value capture under volatile conditions.

Event: Sustainable Plastics Europe 2026
Date(s): 15-16 April 2026
Location: Frankfurt
Website: https://www.europe.sustainable-plastics-conference.com/

Sustainable Plastics Europe 2026 will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore advances in bio-based, recyclable, and biodegradable plastics within a circular economy framework. The event highlights sustainable materials, packaging solutions, and manufacturing technologies that reduce plastic pollution while supporting regulatory compliance and resource efficiency.

Event: European Green Steel Summit 2026
Date(s): 20-21 April 2026
Location: Düsseldorf
Website: https://www.ecv-events.com/EGSS2026

The 4th European Green Steel Summit 2026 will welcome steel producers, technology innovators, energy suppliers, and policymakers to address the decarbonisation of one of Europe’s most carbon-intensive industries. Focused on hydrogen-based DRI, renewable energy integration, CCUS, and circular economy practices, the summit explores strategies to achieve large-scale sustainable steel production while maintaining industrial competitiveness.

Event: Sustainable Economy Summit 2026
Date: 21–22 April 2026
Location: Berlin
Website: https://sustainable-economy-summit.org/

About: The Sustainable Economy Summit 2026, taking place at the AXICA Congress Center, Berlin, will welcome around 450 C-level participants from the DACH region, covering key topics such as the circular economy, sustainable finance, energy transition, social justice, mobility, and climate protection. Two of the three stages will be livestreamed for free via YouTube, and the programme will feature influential speakers including Maja Göpel (Mission Wertvoll), Sebastian Klein (Neue Narrative), Katrin Erbe (dm), Katharina Reuther (BNW) and Stefan Müller (ENERPARC). The event is organised by Sustainable Economy GmbH in collaboration with an alliance of business associations, including Bioland, BAUM, BNW, DGNB and Economy for the Common Good.

Event: Europe Battery Energy Storage Summit 2026
Date(s): 22-23 April 2026
Location: Frankfurt
Website: https://www.ecv-events.com/EuropeBatteryEnergyStorageSummit2026

The Europe Battery Energy Storage Summit 2026 will convene industry leaders, battery manufacturers, system integrators, grid operators, and energy developers to address the growing role of energy storage in Europe’s renewable energy transition. Focused on grid-scale deployment, next-generation battery technologies, system integration, and safety standards, the summit explores strategies to enhance grid stability, resilience, and flexibility amid high penetration of wind and solar power.

Event: Sustainability World Summit 2026
Date(s): 23-24 April 2026
Location: Frankfurt
Website: https://www.key-notion.com/sustainability-world-summit

The Sustainability World Summit 2026 in Frankfurt unites senior leaders and sustainability experts to translate environmental, social, and governance goals into practical business outcomes. The summit will focus on cross-industry solutions for circular economy implementation, Scope 3 decarbonisation, AI-driven resource efficiency, ESG compliance, and green financing. Participants will explore actionable strategies to optimise supply chains, embed nature-positive practices, and leverage innovative technologies while fostering collaboration across sectors.

Event: 9th International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change 2026
Date(s): 27-28 April 2026
Location: Berlin
Website: https://www.leap-up.com/event/9th-international-conference-on-environmental-sustainability-and-climate-change-2560

The 9th International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change 2026 will bring together researchers, students, industrialists, and policymakers in Berlin to discuss current research and solutions for environmental sustainability and climate change. The conference covers topics such as pollution control, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy technologies, climate science, and environmental policy.

Event: IFAT Munich 2026
Date(s): 4-7 May 2026
Location: Munich
Website: https://ifat.de/en/trade-fair/

IFAT Munich 2026 is a key trade fair for environmental technologies, focusing on solutions for water, recycling, and circularity. The event will bring together over 3,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries to showcase innovations and strategies across digitalisation, climate resilience, municipal technology, and sustainable resource management.

Event: Sustainability Standards Conference 2026
Date(s): 18 May 2026
Location: Frankfurt
Website: https://www.drsc.de/en/news/sustainability-standards-conference-2026-invitation/

The Sustainability Standards Conference 2026 in Frankfurt will convene regulators, academics, and industry professionals to explore pathways toward common sustainability standards and effective sustainability disclosure. The one-day event focuses on overcoming regulatory fragmentation, enhancing interoperability of standard-setting regimes, and assessing the real-world impact of sustainability reporting.

Event: Sustainability osapiens Summit 2026 (SoS.26)
Date(s): 9-10 June 2026
Location: Mannheim
Website: https://osapiens.com/sos-26/

SoS.26 Sustainability osapiens Summit 2026 will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators in Mannheim to address pressing ESG challenges and corporate sustainability. Attendees will engage in knowledge-sharing, workshops, and collaborative discussions to explore innovative approaches that turn ESG obligations into strategic advantages.

Event: The Smarter E Europe 2026
Date(s): 22-25 June 2026
Location: Munich
Website: https://www.thesmartere.de/home

The Smarter E Europe 2026 combines four conferences – Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, and EM-Power Europe – covering solar energy, energy storage, sustainable mobility, and smart energy systems. The event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in renewable energy and smart energy technologies.

Event: Sustainability Summit 2026
Date(s): 24-25 June 2026
Location: Hamburg
Website: https://sustainabilitysummit.eu/

The Sustainability Summit 2026 in Hamburg will welcome sustainability executives, innovators, and industry experts to explore the future of sustainable business practices. The event combines conference sessions and a trade exhibition, highlighting the latest ESG strategies, IT solutions, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Over 150 speakers, 150 exhibitors, and 2,300 participants are set to be in attendance.

Event: European Congress on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
Date(s): 29-30 June 2026
Location: Berlin
Website: https://renewableenergyconferences.com/

This congress will focus on sustainable pathways to an energy future for all, bringing together researchers, scientists, business leaders, and policymakers to share cutting-edge solutions in renewable energy and sustainable development. The event will feature advanced presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at fostering collaboration and accelerating the global transition to a sustainable energy future.

Event: Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026
Date(s): 29-30 June 2026
Location: Hamburg
Website: https://www.sustainability-conference.org/en/

The Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026 serves as a platform for leaders from politics, business, academia, and civil society to accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The event will foster partnerships, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies to address pressing socio-ecological challenges, including sustainable finance, climate action, and inclusive development.

Event: IAEE European Conference (IAEE 2026 Munich)
Date(s): 6-9 September 2026
Location: Munich
Website: https://iaee2026.eu/

The 19th IAEE European Conference will convene experts in energy economics to address the pressing challenge of balancing energy security, sustainability and affordability. Under the theme ‘Rebalancing the Trilemma’, the conference offers a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue on regulatory, market-based and economic approaches shaping the global energy transition.

Event: International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR 2026)
Date(s): 9–11 September 2026
Location: Berlin
Website: https://events.icm.ch/event/ICBR2026/icbr-2026

The International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR 2026) is the world’s longest-running conference dedicated to battery recycling, convening global leaders from across the battery value chain. With over three decades of history, the event will explore technological, regulatory, and market challenges shaping battery recycling, including collection systems, materials recovery, OEM responsibilities, and policy frameworks, supporting the transition to a circular and resilient battery economy.

Event: Net-Zero Future 2026 – 3rd International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment
Date(s): 30 September – 2 October 2026
Location: Darmstadt
Website: https://netzfuture.com/2026-darmstadt/

Net-Zero Future 2026 in Darmstadt will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and practitioners to advance innovations, materials, and management practices for achieving a sustainable, net-zero carbon built environment. The conference emphasises cutting-edge research, practical case studies, and collaborative discussions to accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral construction and urban development.

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