Here’s SustainabilityOnline’s guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Italy 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: KEY – The Energy Transition Expo (KEY 2026)
Date(s): 4–6 March 2026
Location: Rimini
Website: https://www.key-expo.com/en
KEY 2026 is a B2B trade fair dedicated to the energy transition, bringing together industry leaders, technology providers, policymakers, and innovators from across the energy ecosystem. Held at the Rimini Expo Centre, the event focuses on technologies, services, and industrial solutions for a sustainable energy future, including photovoltaics, wind power, energy storage, energy efficiency, electric mobility, sustainable cities, and innovation.
Event: Next Mobility Exhibition (NME 2026)
Date(s): 13–16 May 2026
Location: Milan
Website: https://www.nextmobilityexhibition.com/en/
Next Mobility Exhibition (NME 2026) is a biennial international event dedicated to sustainable, integrated, and innovative mobility systems. Bringing together businesses, policymakers, public authorities, and international stakeholders, the exhibition focuses on technologies, vehicles, infrastructure, and policies shaping the future of mobility for people. Hosted in Milan, a global reference city for green mobility and urban transport innovation, NME 2026 serves as a key platform for showcasing solutions and fostering dialogue on sustainable urban mobility and next-generation transport systems.
Event: Waste Management Europe 2026 (WME 2026)
Date(s): 19-21 May 2026
Location: Bologna
Website: https://wme-expo.com/
WME 2026 is a circular economy and waste management conference, gathering policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and investors. The event showcases cutting-edge recycling technologies, large-scale waste management, and waste-to-energy projects.
Event: EU Cities Mission Conference 2026
Date(s): 28–29 May 2026
Location: Torino
Website: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/climate-neutral-and-smart-cities_en
The EU Cities Mission Conference 2026 is the flagship annual gathering of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, bringing together hundreds of European cities committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2030. The conference will convene city leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, businesses, climate organisations, and experts to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and build partnerships. The programme will feature plenaries, interactive workshops, site visits, and extensive networking opportunities, with additional sessions expected to take place from 27 May ahead of the main conference.
Event: Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection Conference (SEEP 2026)
Date(s): 20–23 July 2026
Location: Rome
Website: https://seepconference.com/overview/
The Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection Conference (SEEP 2026) brings together researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners from around the world to share recent advances in sustainable energy systems and environmental protection. Hosted at the School of Engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, the conference focuses on renewable and low-carbon energy generation, hydrogen and fuel cells, energy storage and system optimisation, sustainable transport, environmental management and climate change, advanced materials, the built environment, and policy and economic frameworks.
Event: 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD 2026)
Date(s): 9–10 September 2026
Location: Rome
Website: https://ecsdev.org/conference/14th-icsd-2026
The 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development brings together scholars, educators, and practitioners to address global sustainability challenges through a multidisciplinary perspective. Organized by the European Centre of Sustainable Development in collaboration with CIT University, the conference focuses on integrating research, practice, and education across environmental, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions.
Event: Global Renewable Energy Conference 2026 (GRCREN 2026)
Date(s): 17–18 September 2026
Location: Rome
Website: https://www.renewableenergyconference.org/
The 2nd Global Renewable Energy Conference 2026 (GRCREN 2026) is an international forum dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy systems. Bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators, the conference focuses on next-generation renewable technologies, practical applications, and global collaboration, covering areas such as solar and wind innovation, green hydrogen, energy storage, smart grids, carbon capture, and policy and finance frameworks.
Event: Ecomondo 2026
Date(s): 3-6 November 2026
Location: Rimini
Website: https://www.ecomondo.com/en
Ecomondo 2026 is a trade fair dedicated to the green and circular economy, serving as a key platform for the ecological transition. With a strong focus on innovation, networking, and conferences, Ecomondo facilitates knowledge exchange and collaboration across waste management, resource efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable development, supporting the transition toward a more resilient and circular economy.
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