Preliminary Agenda for TBB2026

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

All TBB2026 Sessions

Exhibition area
Oct 28, 2026
9:00 AM7:00 PM

Exhibition area open

Main stage
Oct 28, 2026
10:00 AM10:30 AM

Welcome & opening address

Speakers:
Sébastien ClercInnoEnergyCEOElena BouInnoenergyCofounder & Executive Board Member
Main stage
Oct 28, 2026
10:30 AM11:30 AM

Keynote address

Networking area
Oct 28, 2026
10:30 AM11:00 AM

Networking coffee break

Oct 28, 2026
10:30 AM1:00 PM

Side events

InnoEnergy Booth
Oct 28, 2026
10:45 AM11:30 AM

Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027-2030 - Powered by The European Solar Academy

Description
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
Networking area
Oct 28, 2026
11:00 AM1:00 PM

Networking time

Networking area
Oct 28, 2026
1:00 PM2:00 PM

Networking lunch

Track 1 stage
Oct 28, 2026
2:00 PM3:00 PM

Track 1A - Capital & Investment - Sponsored by Cleantech Group (For investors pass only)

Speakers:
Richard YoungmanCleantech GroupCEO
Description
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.
Track 2 stage
Oct 28, 2026
2:00 PM3:00 PM

Track 2A - FOAK Risk Reduction

Description
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.
Track 3 stage
Oct 28, 2026
2:00 PM3:00 PM

Track 3A - Corporate & Startup Collaboration

Speakers:
Téma Benhalima-BouvilleENGIEGlobal Innovation Director
Description
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.
Track 4 stage
Oct 28, 2026
2:00 PM3:00 PM

Track 4A - Energy Market Highlights - Sponsored by The European Solar Academy

Description
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
Networking area
Oct 28, 2026
3:00 PM4:00 PM

Networking coffee break

Track 1 stage
Oct 28, 2026
4:00 PM5:00 PM

Track 1B - Capital & Investment - Sponsored by Cleantech Group (For investors pass only)

Speakers:
Richard YoungmanCleantech GroupCEO
Description
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.
Track 2 stage
Oct 28, 2026
4:00 PM5:00 PM

Track 2B - FOAK Risk Reduction

Description
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.
Track 3 stage
Oct 28, 2026
4:00 PM5:00 PM

Track 3B - Corporate & Startup Collaboration

Description
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.
Track 4 stage
Oct 28, 2026
4:00 PM5:00 PM

Track 4B - Energy Market Highlights - Sponsored by The European Solar Academy

Description
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
Networking area
Oct 28, 2026
6:00 PM7:30 PM

Networking drinks

Dinner hall
Oct 28, 2026
7:30 PM10:00 PM

Networking Dinner