Welcome to ESF Europe 2026. Decarbonising Europe’s downstream industries is a cornerstone of the broader clean industrial transformation. As 2050 draws another year closer and the urgency to scale solutions grows, accelerating the energy transition demands collective momentum, bold action, and cross-sector collaboration.
The decarbonisation of products, processes and plants remains one of the most complex challenges facing Europe’s downstream sectors. Yet the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal offers a clear framework to support industries such as refining and chemicals, outlining concrete actions to turn decarbonisation into a driver of growth, competitiveness, and innovation.
From 24–26 February 2026, we will gather industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in Antwerp – the birthplace of the Antwerp Declaration. As one of Europe’s key industrial hubs, Antwerp is an ideal location to advance the discussion on the critical role of refining and chemicals in the global energy transition and in shaping a competitive, sustainable, and secure industrial future in which the refining and chemicals industries continue to play a leading role.
Date
24 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026
