European Economic Forum 2026

ProgrammE

At EEF26, what counts is the proof: leading voices from business, politics and society show where Europe delivers – and what you can learn from it for your company or organisation. For a sovereign Europe with globally competitive businesses.

The programme is subject to change. The conference will be held in English.

Wednesday, 25 November 2026

17.00

Doors Open & Welcome Drink

Get in the mood for the evening with a welcome drink and have a chat with the other guests.

18.00

18.10

Proof: A European Carmaker That Grows

Winning While the Industry Struggles

19.00

What Is at Stake

Why Europe Is Worth Defending

19.45

until 22.30

«Pont Neuf» Classical drinking - forward thinking

Meet leaders from across Europe and discover new perspectives.

Thursday, 26 November 2026

08.00

Doors Open & Welcome Coffee

08.45

08.55

How to Win in Business Today

Leading When Normal Does Not Return

09.40

Proof: Europe's Digital Layer

The Network, and What It Carries

10.25

Proof: A Network to Build On

Your Chance to Enter the Dialogue

10.30

Break

11.00

Input and exchange with European experts

Breakout Sessions

12.00

Lunch with 1-on-1 meetings

13.30

A strong Europe is a democratic Europe

How Do We Strengthen Democracies From Within the Economy?

13.40

Proof: The Core of European Industry

Strength We Can Build On

14.25

The Gap We Have Not Closed

What Scaling in Europe Really Costs

14.55

Committed Criticism

What Europe Gets Wrong, and Who Has to Fix It

15.30

Break

16.10

Proof: Tested Under Fire

What Ukraine Builds While It Defends

16.40

Lucerne Speech

17.25

17.30

Farewell-Apéro

Let the past days come to an end with a little drink in a relaxed atmosphere. Save the Date for the next edition: 24 and 25 November 2027.