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May 19–20, 2026
EUREF Campus Berlin

EUKICON26

We are excited to invite you to #EUKICON26, the sixth Networking Conference of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), on 19-20 May 2026 in Berlin. The conference will bring together key players in European climate action under the theme “Doubling down on climate action”. As urgency in climate action grows and geopolitical landscapes shift, the EU decarbonization efforts and its industries are experiencing increasing pressure from external competitors. The EUKI Community stands for practical relevance and cross-border cooperation. Experts, practitioners and policymakers will discuss the role of climate action in a new political reality, explore synergies between climate ambition and competitiveness, and reflect pathways to a resilient and sovereign transformation. Eight workshops will go into depth on important climate issues like methane emissions, Carbon Capture and Storage, effective climate change communication and many more – showcasing project insights and demonstrating how #EUKIworks.

Registration

Thank you for your great interest! The conference is currently fully booked. You can still join the waiting list and we will inform you if a place becomes available.

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Panels

European Climate Action Under Pressure

Podiumsdiskussion mit Männern unnd Frauen. Eine Frau hält ein Mikro in der Hand.

The panel discussion examines the growing pressure on European climate action and asks how Europe and civil society can nevertheless safeguard climate goals, democracy and the ability to act.

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The Climate and Security Policy Nexus in Europe

Vier Personen sitzen auf hohen Stühlen vor einem weißen Hintergrund, eine Frau links hält ein Tablet, drei Männer rechts tragen Konferenzausweise. Four people sit on high stools against a white background, a woman on the left holds a tablet, three men on the right wear conference badges.

The panel discusses how Europe can better strategically align its climate protection ambitions and security policy requirements so that both areas strengthen each other in practice today effectively.

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Anchoring Net-Zero in a Sovereign EU-Economy

Sechs Personen sitzen auf einer Bühne vor einem Publikum bei einer Podiumsdiskussion mit dem Schriftzug '#EUKICON26' und 'PANEL DAY 2'. Six people sit on a stage in front of an audience during a panel discussion with the text '#EUKICON26' and 'PANEL DAY 2'.

The panel will explore how net-zero is reshaping Europe’s economy, industry, and global position, and what it takes to anchor clean technologies in a competitive and sovereign European model.

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Workshops

The 15-Minute City in Practice

#EUKICON26 || Day 1 || 02:00 PM Participants will explore the process of implementing the…

Navigating Climate Scepticism

#EUKICON26 || Day 1 || 02:00 PM The workshop offers a hands-on and concise introduction…

Why Methane Matters

#EUKICON26 || Day 1 || 02:00 PM Participants will examine why methane matters for climate…

Co-Designing Just Energy Transitions

#EUKICON26 || Day 1 || 02:00 PM The workshop aims to reframe vulnerability in the…

Cities Driving Circular Behavior 

#EUKICON26 || Day 2 || 10:45 AM This workshop examines how Urban Resource Centers (URC)…

CCS in CEE: Closing the Gap

#EUKICON26 || Day 2 || 10:45 AM Attendees will explore challenges of carbon capture technologies…

Sustainable Peatland Futures

#EUKICON26 || Day 2 || 10:45 AM This workshop addresses the question of how European…

Beyond Natural Gas

#EUKICON26 || Day 2 || 10:45 AM In this workshop, European experts share key lessons…

Location

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EUKICON26 will take place on the EUREF Campus in Berlin. The campus is fully accessible and very well connected to public transport. It can be reached via the S-Bahn lines S1, S41 and S42 as well as the bus lines M46 and 248 (stop: S-Schöneberg). Address: EUREF Campus 1–25 10829 Berlin

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Academy Training

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On May 21 the EUKI Academy Training will provide a dedicated space for in-depth learning and capacity building. After two intensive days of exchange and inspiration during the conference, project representatives will have the opportunity to further develop their skills, deepen their expertise and engage in practical exercises. There are limited places available for the training.

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Flashback

Collage von unterschiedlichen Bildern, die Situationen auf einer Konferenz darstellen. Teilnehmende unterhalten sich.

Here's a sneak peek at EUKICON26: Looking back at the EUKI Academy Networking Conference 2024, you'll find a detailed report, impressions, videos, and interviews from the two-day EU climate event in Berlin – including summaries of the workshops and panels. Around 200 experts from across Europe discussed climate policy, innovations, digital approaches, and best practices for the green transformation. Read on and get inspired for EUKICON26.

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Contact

Elsa Benhöfer

Conference Management
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Tel. +49 30 338424-345

Oliver-André Hölcke

Conference Public Relations  
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Tel. +49 30 338424-592