Events impact startups cannot miss in 2026

Europe continues to be one of the most active regions for impact entrepreneurship, bringing together startups, investors, policymakers and innovators focused on solving social and environmental challenges at scale.

From climate tech and sustainable finance to social innovation and mission-driven tech, impact-focused events are becoming key meeting points for founders looking to grow responsibly, and for investors seeking purpose-driven opportunities.

Below is a curated list of events happening this year across Europe that are especially relevant for impact startups, social entrepreneurs, and impact-focused investors.

Impact Europe – Online & Hybrid Events

Various dates | Online & Europe-wide

ECOSUMMIT Berlin

Berlin, Germany | 25-26 March

Impact Summit Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands | 14-15 April

Energy Tech Summit

Bilbao, Spain | 15-16 April

Norrsken Impact Week

Barcelona, Spain | 14-15 October

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Events that are not specifically focused on impact-startups/investment, but that are definitely valuable for impact entrepreneurs as well:

EU-Startups Summit

Malta | 7-8 May

‍South Summit Madrid

Madrid, Spain | 3-5 June

Impact Social Cup

Madrid, Spain | October

How to Web

Bucharest, Romania | 6-8 October

Valencia Digital Summit

Valencia, Spain | 21-22 October

Web Summit (Impact Programme)

Lisbon, Portugal | 9-12 November

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For impact-driven founders, events are more than just networking opportunities. They offer:

• Access to mission-aligned capital
• Exposure to partners and customers
• Insights into policy, regulation and funding trends
• Visibility within the European impact ecosystem

Choosing the right events can significantly accelerate growth while staying true to your mission.

What events are you going to go to this year?