External Event – 4TU.Energy is pleased to share this event with members of the Dutch energy research community. The event is organised by UCPAE and VCWI and is not organised by 4TU.Energy. This announcement is provided for informational purposes.
Europe Forum 2026: Energy Transition and China–Europe Collaboration
Event Information
Date: 9–10 October 2026
Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Organisers: UCPAE (Union of Chinese Professional Associations in Europe) and VCWI (Association of Chinese Scholars and Engineers in the Netherlands)
About the Event
The Europe Forum 2026 will bring together Chinese professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers from across Europe to explore new opportunities for China–Europe collaboration in a rapidly changing global landscape.
The two-day forum is expected to welcome more than 300 participants from over 30 European Chinese professional associations. Through keynote lectures, thematic sessions, networking activities, and industry visits, participants will discuss topics ranging from innovation and entrepreneurship to sustainability, talent mobility, and industrial cooperation.
Energy Transition Track
Of particular interest to the 4TU.Energy community is the dedicated Energy Transition and Industrial Cooperation track. Discussions will focus on:
- China–Europe collaboration in the global energy transition
- Renewable energy technologies and deployment
- Power systems and energy infrastructure
- Industrial transformation and decarbonisation
- Research and innovation opportunities
- Future academic–industry cooperation
The session aims to connect researchers, technology developers, industry representatives, and policymakers working on energy technologies and sustainable industrial systems.
Programme Highlights
Participants can engage in:
- Four keynote speeches covering China–Europe cooperation, international talent mobility, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability
- Five thematic parallel tracks
- Poster presentations and networking sessions
- Business matchmaking opportunities
- Cross-sector dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers
- A field visit showcasing Dutch innovation and technology
Why Attend?
The forum offers opportunities to:
- Exchange knowledge with international experts from academia, industry, and government
- Explore research and innovation collaborations
- Connect with Chinese and European professional networks
- Discuss emerging developments in energy, sustainability, and technology
- Build partnerships across sectors and disciplines
Registration
Registration is open to researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and students interested in China–Europe cooperation. Standard registration includes access to all keynote sessions, parallel sessions, networking activities, business lunches, gala dinner, and the field visit programme.
For registration details and programme updates, please visit directly the webpage here.
Relevance to 4TU.Energy
As Europe continues to accelerate the energy transition, international collaboration remains essential for addressing challenges related to renewable energy integration, industrial decarbonisation, energy systems innovation, and sustainable development. Europe Forum 2026 provides a platform for dialogue and partnership-building between European and Chinese stakeholders working towards these goals.