On May 27–28, 2026, the prestigious Hotel Verte in Warsaw will host the 12th edition of the Sustainable Economy Summit — a conference that each year helps shape the direction of change in the Polish economy. Following the success of last year’s edition, which gathered more than 400 participants, this year’s summit will create even greater opportunities for substantive dialogue and strategic relationship-building at the highest level.

This year’s edition will focus on the practical aspects of the energy transition, the circular economy, and new reporting standards that are shaping the resilience and competitiveness of modern businesses.

Discussion Panel Topics

The conference agenda will feature expert debates structured around six key pillars of sustainable development.

DAY 1 – MAY 27, 2026

Panels:

Competitive and Resilient Europe; Circular Economy; Affordable and Green Energy for Europe

The first day of the summit will focus on the key economic and environmental challenges facing modern Europe. During the session Competitive and Resilient Europe, experts will analyze the impact of ESG requirements on market efficiency and discuss mechanisms supporting industrial transformation in the face of global competition.

The next thematic block, Circular Economy, will concentrate on harmonizing circular economy standards, the use of secondary raw materials, and the first results of implementing the deposit return system and extended producer responsibility regulations.

The day will conclude with the debate Affordable and Green Energy for Europe, dedicated to financing models for large-scale projects and strategies for scaling renewable energy sources in order to reduce operational costs for businesses.

DAY 2 – MAY 28, 2026

Panels:

Sustainable Construction and Real Estate; Code of Tomorrow – Women on Boards; How to Save Europe? – Leaders’ Debate

The second day of discussions will focus on sectoral transformation and the future vision of Europe. The session Sustainable Construction and Real Estate will explore the role of developers in decarbonization and the large-scale implementation of innovative materials and net-zero solutions.

Next, during the panel Code of Tomorrow – Women on Boards, participants will discuss how diversity and collaborative leadership influence financial performance and the ethical standards of modern organizations.

The summit will conclude with the leaders’ debate How to Save Europe?, devoted to single market reforms, the commercialization of Deep Tech technologies, and systemic solutions aimed at retaining talent and strengthening the EU’s global technological competitiveness.

Gala Ceremony: Sustainable Economy Diamonds

The highlight of the first day of the summit will be the official awards ceremony honoring organizations that set the highest ethical and environmental standards.

This year, awards will be presented in 11 competition categories, including Green Energy Leader, Sustainable Real Estate Leader, and Business Ethics Leader.

More information: Sustainable Economy Summit