250+ dealmakers will convene from November 16 to 18, 2026 in Sitges for a Mediterranean retreat focused on cleantech. The reduced format of Cleantech Forum - Europe 2026 emphasizes directed meetings and a programme built to accelerate investment and pilot decisions.
Dates and venue for Cleantech Forum - Europe 2026 in Sitges
The event runs from November 16 to 18, 2026 at a Mediterranean retreat in Sitges. The programme spans 2.5 days and registration is capped at 250 participants to keep the audience tightly curated.
Who attends and what companies show up
The forum targets investors, founders and senior decision-makers in cleantech. The organisers list corporates, investors, financial and public sector actors among the supported profiles. The speaker roster and participant mix reflect the intersection of environmental solutions and capital deployment.
Speakers named in the published materials include Iker Marcaide, Alicia Carrasco, Carlos Pina Teixeira, Kristin Schumann, Peter Hirschboeck, Hannah Muirhead and Thomas Lambaa Giehm.
Programme highlights and on-site activities in Sitges
The meeting follows a three-day arc from initial contacts to deal-focused conversations.
Day 1 Opening
Day one features a networking lunch, speed networking and social activities designed to accelerate introductions, concluding with the Cleantech 50 to Watch recognition.
Day 2 Momentum
Day two is dedicated to vetting innovators, seeing solutions first-hand and reaching yes/no decisions in high-trust settings, with executive roundtables and golden-hour matchmaking.
Day 3 Closing
The final day prioritises starting deals, pilot readiness and follow-up meetings, with dedicated time for 1:1s and business development. Additional activities include a cycling expedition, morning yoga and fun run, a FOAK competition for vetted innovators, walking tours and local wine and tapas gatherings.
Key numbers
The forum limits attendance to 250 participants and runs for 2.5 days. Materials from the organisers reference more than 20 years of connections at the group level.
Commercial prospecting and networking tactics for a retreat format
A capped, retreat-style event rewards preparation. Practical steps for sales and BD teams:
- Map target investors and corporates according to your technology readiness and pilot needs.
- Book 1:1 meetings via the event’s matchmaking tools before arrival.
- Prepare a concise three-minute pitch tailored to pilot questions and investment criteria.
- Bring technical documentation and short case studies to accelerate technical and commercial validation during meetings.
Use social activities to convert informal interactions into follow-up meetings. The retreat setting shortens the distance between initial contact and substantive conversation.
Final note and link to registration
Cleantech Forum - Europe 2026 frames high-value interactions in a controlled retreat environment in Sitges, with formats designed to progress pilots and investments. Check the official programme and secure a place at http://www.cleantech.com/event/cleantech-forum-europe before registration fills the capped capacity.
