Preliminary Agenda for TBB2026

From Transition to Competitive Advantage: Europe’s New Industrial Era

Event Agenda

Day 1 :

October 28, 2026
09:00
Exhibition area open
10:00
Welcome & opening address
SébastienClerc (InnoEnergy)ElenaBou (Innoenergy)
10:30
Side events
10:30
Keynote address
10:30
Networking coffee break
10:45
Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027-2030 - Powered by The European Solar Academy
This session will present key findings from the Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027–2030, developed by InnoEnergy Skills Institute within the European Solar Academy. It will explore demand trends, critical roles, skills gaps and transferable capabilities across clean tech sectors, with a particular focus on solar PV workforce needs. The presentation will be followed by a short expert discussion on priority actions for industry. This session is powered by: Girl in a jacket
11:00
Networking time
12:00
Road to the C-Suite Kickoff: AI & Blockchain for Leaders
The Road to the C-Suite, InnoEnergy’s Executive Development Program, starts with a simple question: how do leaders make good decisions when the world is changing fast? At The Business Booster, a new cohort of InnoEnergy leaders will begin that journey with a masterclass from our new educational partner: the Cardano Foundation. Attendees will be exploring the growing connection between AI and blockchain. Beyond the headlines, these technologies are helping energy companies build trust in data, improve transparency, accelerate research, and make smarter decisions about the systems we all depend on. Through practical examples and real-world cases, participants will discover how digital innovation is already shaping the future of energy, and why the leaders who understand its human impact will be the ones best positioned to shape what comes next. PRIVATE SESSION, ONLY FOR INNOENERGY'S C-SUITE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MEMBERS
13:00
Networking lunch
14:00
Track 1A - Capital & Investment - Sponsored by Cleantech Group (For investors pass only)
Challenge:​ Long-duration clean energy investments are colliding with shorter-term capital expectations, creating liquidity constraints and a secondary market that is increasingly complex, discounted, and misaligned for both investors and companies. What this track delivers:​ A peer-level environment for investors to discuss perspectives, risks, and clarify capital expectations in alignment with the current reality.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
RichardYoungman (Cleantech Group)
14:00
Track 2A - FOAK Risk Reduction
Challenge:​ Scaling clean tech doesn’t fail at innovation – it fails at execution.​ FOAK projects face critical risks across regulation, technology, financing and industrialisation.​ What this track delivers:​ A focused, high-value experience designed to identify, understand and reduce execution risk in real time. ​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
14:00
Track 3A - Corporate & Startup Collaboration
Challenge:​ Too many collaborations stop at pilot stage.​ Misaligned incentives, procurement barriers and unclear pathways prevent startups from scaling with corporates.​ What track delivers:​ A practical, discussion-led experience designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial adoption.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
TémaBenhalima-Bouville (ENGIE)
14:00
Track 4A - Energy Market Highlights - Sponsored by The European Solar Academy
Challenge:​ Clean tech innovation is moving fast, but market signals, regulation and investment priorities are constantly shifting. ​ Companies and investors need clarity on where real opportunities – and risks – lie. ​ What this track delivers:​ A forward-looking, insight driven experience designed to connect market trends, policy developments and emerging innovations with real strategic decisions.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot. Girl in a jacket
15:00
Networking coffee break
16:00
Track 1B - Capital & Investment - Sponsored by Cleantech Group (For investors pass only)
Challenge:​ Long-duration clean energy investments are colliding with shorter-term capital expectations, creating liquidity constraints and a secondary market that is increasingly complex, discounted, and misaligned for both investors and companies. What this track delivers:​ A peer-level environment for investors to discuss perspectives, risks, and clarify capital expectations in alignment with the current reality.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
RichardYoungman (Cleantech Group)
16:00
Track 2B - FOAK Risk Reduction
Challenge:​ Scaling clean tech doesn’t fail at innovation – it fails at execution.​ FOAK projects face critical risks across regulation, technology, financing and industrialisation.​ What this track delivers:​ A focused, high-value experience designed to identify, understand and reduce execution risk in real time. ​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
16:00
Track 3B - Corporate & Startup Collaboration
Challenge:​ Too many collaborations stop at pilot stage.​ Misaligned incentives, procurement barriers and unclear pathways prevent startups from scaling with corporates.​ What track delivers:​ A practical, discussion-led experience designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial adoption.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
16:00
Track 4B - Energy Market Highlights - Sponsored by The European Solar Academy
Challenge:​ Clean tech innovation is moving fast, but market signals, regulation and investment priorities are constantly shifting. ​ Companies and investors need clarity on where real opportunities – and risks – lie. ​ What this track delivers:​ A forward-looking, insight driven experience designed to connect market trends, policy developments and emerging innovations with real strategic decisions.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot. Girl in a jacket
18:00
Networking drinks
19:30
Networking Dinner

Day 2 :

October 29, 2026
09:00
Exhibition area open
09:00
Keynote address
09:30
Roundtable From Transition to Competitive Advantage: Europe’s New Industrial Era
AnjaBonelli (ENERTRAG)HebaAguib (BMW)
09:30
Investor Forum (For investors pass only)
10:30
Networking coffee break
11:00
Networking time
12:30
Networking Lunch
13:30
Roundtable Winning the Clean-Tech Race: The Industrial Playbook for Scale and Execution 
FranckNeel (OMV Petrom)OlivierSala (Engie)
14:30
Closing Keynote address by Michael Liebreich
MichaelLiebreich (EcoPragma Capital)
15:15
Final remarks and close