Public Affairs Summit in Brussels, 5-6 November 2025

The Public Affairs Summit in Brussels is an event dedicated to EU public affairs and policymakers to be held over two days in Brussels, combining conferences, workshops, professional meetings and exhibitor stands, in a venue in right in the heart of Brussels.

After a successful first edition in Paris, the Public Affairs Summit is moving to Brussels on November 5 and 6, 2025 and plans to welcome up to 2000 EU affairs professionals, as well as some 50 speakers, 30 exhibitors and several media partnerships.

First 2-days Forum of its kind in Brussels, it will provide a platform for discussion, debate and meetings between EU affairs professionals from all EU member states, thanks to 10 conferences and 15 workshops.. It will also give a voice to all professionals in the public affairs sector (recruiters, trainers, suppliers of technology solutions, content creators, lawyers, academics, students, etc.).

Website: www.public-affairs-summit.eu

Programme

Find below all the information you need about the conferences, workshops & other events organised during the summit.

Wednesday, November 5th

• Restoring Trust in EU Politics: Can the New Rules Deliver on Transparency and Accountability?
• From Brussels to the Capitals: Unlocking the Power of National Stakeholders
• One Voice for All: How to Leverage Trade Associations?
• EU Budget 2028–2034: Is Europe Ready to Thrive?
• Green vs Industrial Deal: Backtrack or Breakthrough?

Thursday, November 6th

• Navigating Global Geopolitics: From Crisis to Opportunity
• AI for Public Affairs: How Digital Tools Can Enhance Advocacy in the Future?
• NGOs and the EU: Do They Still Shape the Agenda?
• Defence in the Spotlight: Towards a War Economy?
• Raw Materials, Medicines, Chemicals… What Does It Mean to Be ‘Critical’?