Mark your calendars for this year’s edition taking place from 18 – 20 May 2026, at the European Commission, CDMA Building, Brussels. 

From 18 to 20 May 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE) Partnership will convene a landmark event in Brussels, bringing together researchers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders from Europe and Africa. This gathering marks a pivotal moment in the long-term AU-EU collaboration on climate action and sustainable energy, building on the successes of the LEAP-RE and LEAP-SE programs and the broader objectives of  Horizon Europe.

Why This Event Matters

The CCSE Partnership is a cornerstone of the AU-EU High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation, dedicated to advancing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. Through programmes like LEAP ENERGY+ and CAPA, the partnership fosters transnational research, capacity-building, and the deployment of innovative solutions to address the dual challenges of climate change and energy access.

What to Expect

Over three days, participants will engage in:

  • Kick-off meetings for LEAP ENERGY+ and CAPA, setting the stage for new research and innovation projects.
  • Project showcases highlighting breakthroughs in biomass transformation, hydrogen, battery storage, solar energy, agriculture, and electromobility.
  • Science and policy dialogues to bridge research outcomes with actionable policy recommendations, ensuring that innovations translate into real-world impact.
  • Strategic sessions to define the CCSE Roadmap 2028-2034, operationalising the partnership’s vision for a sustainable, resilient future.

Join the Conversation

This event is designed to move ideas into action. By bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from Africa and Europe, we focus on practical solutions: advancing sustainable energy systems, strengthening fair and effective partnerships, and pushing forward the research and innovation agenda that benefits both continents.

When registering, you will notice that some sessions are open to consortium only. Make sure to sign-up to the right session and indicate whether you will be joining online or in-person.

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Our recommended hotels

To ensure a comfortable stay in Brussels during the event, we recommend the following hotels:

  • Hotel du Congrès (13 Min Metro – 19 Min Walk from CDMA building) Address: Rue du Congres 42, Brussels 1000 Belgium.
  • Best Western Hotel Royal Centre (15 Min Metro – 21 Min Walk from CDMA building) Address: Rue Royale 160, 1000 Brussels 1000 Belgium
  • Hotel Thon City Center (13 Min Metro – 33 Min Walk from CDMA building) Address: Av. du Boulevard 17, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium.
  • Hôtel Mariott (24 minutes metro or 23 minutes walk from CDMA building) Address: 3-7 Rue Auguste Orts, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
  • Le Louise Hotel Brussels – MGallery Collection  (10 minutes walk from CDMA building) Address: 40 Avenue de la Toison d’Or, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
  • Hygge Hotel (10 minutes walk from CDMA building) Address: 31-33 Rue des Drapiers, Ixelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
  • Latroupe Jardin Secret Hotel (3 minutes walk from CDMA building) Address: 22 Rue du Berger, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Need an official letter?

Should the need arise, we are happy to provide an official invitation letter upon request, for any purpose you may require, including visa applications, employer authorisation, or travel arrangements.

To receive your letter, please complete the request form in the registration form here.

We are also happy to inform you that the cocktail event taking place on 19 May 2026 in the CDMA Atrium will be covered by the LEAP ENERGY + initiative.