Events

EU-Japan Green Transition 2025-2026

06
Nov
2025
31
Mar
2026
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is relaunching its successful online B2B matching event targeting entities active in green transition sectors.  The platform brings together Japanese and European companies and research institutions, fostering partnerships that contribute to a low-carbon society and lead to innovative green technologies, processes, and applications between the European Union and Japan. Target fields: Hydrogen / Fuel cells and electrolysers Battery/storage technologies Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies Grid technologies Onshore wind and offshore renewable technologies Carbon Capture and storage (CCS) technologies Heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies Energy Efficiency Technologies Green materials / Low-carbon construction and manufacturing Circularity / Product lifecycle management (PLM) and Recycling Environmental Monitoring Analysis and Assessment Equipment Environmental services Eligibility: Access to this platform is reserved for representatives of enterprises, research and educational institutions and other related organizations, active in the above target fields and headquartered in Japan or the European Union. Individuals are not eligible for participation.  Organisers will review registrants' profiles and accept them if they are eligible and appropriate for the event. Registrations are open and the platform will be active until end of March 2026. https://www.b2match.com/e/eu-japan-green  

III International Brokerage Event on Green Hydrogen 2026

04
Feb
2026
13
Feb
2026
Andalucía TRADE as coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Andalucía, organizes as part of the III National Congress on Green Hydrogen an hybrid B2B matching event targeting companies and organizations active in the green hydrogen sectors. Onsite*: 4-6 February 2026 Online: 4-13 February 2026 Venue: Huelva, Spain  Registration: https://www.b2match.com/e/h2v2026 *Participation in the matchmaking event is free of charge, but registration for the III Congress on Green Hydrogen and payment of the corresponding fee are required to access the venue for face-to-face meetings.

SustainableSolutionsMatch 2026

16
Mar
2026
27
Mar
2026
Organized by the EEN partner VLAIO, the SustainableSolutionsMatch is back, bigger, even better, and more inspiring!  Last year, more than 1,400 participants from 39 countries came together online to exchange ideas, discover innovations, and connect with partners who share the same ambition: building a more sustainable and circular European economy.  Online B2B Meetings: 16-27 March 2026 Online Pitching Sessions of EU companies: 16-24 March 2026 Registrations at: https://www.b2match.com/e/sustainablesolutionsmatch2026 

Alimentaria Open Innovation Challenge 2026

18
Mar
2026
09
Apr
2026
The Catalan Competitiveness Agency is organizing a hybrid matching event within the frame of Alimentaria Open Innovation Challenge 2026. Around 20 corporations are looking for new technologies to answer their challenges such as: sustainable packaging solutions; processes optimization through AI; revalorisation of by-products in meat, fruit and snack industry; sensorics application to food-container tracking personalized nutrition for cancer patients; etc… (see the complete list on the event website) Please be aware that only companies with innovative technologies applied to the food industry that can provide a solution to the above-mentioned challenges can register to this event. Onsite session in Barcelona 24-25 March 2026 Online meetings will be held on 18-19 March and 8-9 April https://www.b2match.com/e/alimentaria-open-innovation-challenge-2026

DMEA Business Meetings 2026

20
Apr
2026
24
Apr
2026
Berlin Partner is organizing within the frame of DMEA, Europe’s leading industry event for healthcare IT,  an hybrid B2B matching event. Representatives of companies, universities and research institutes offering or requesting innovative solutions, investigating new collaborations and searching for adequate project partners will get a great opportunity to discuss their ideas face-to-face in the pre-arranged meetings with international experts of interest.  Main Topics: IT solutions for medical practices, laboratories and radiographers Software for hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and care homes Hardware und IT infrastructure Communication solutions Telemedicine solutions Medical technology Online session: 20-24 April 2026 Onsite session: 22 April 2026   https://www.b2match.com/e/dmea-2026/

World Sauna Forum 2026

10
Jun
2026
Business Turku is organizing a B2B matching event within the frame of the World Sauna Forum held in Finland. The event is a global gathering of sauna enthusiasts, featuring keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and a variety of immersive sauna experiences. The event brings together companies, buyers, and professionals to Jyväskylä Finland, to discuss about Finnish sauna and its multiple business opportunities and potential co-operations. Agenda: 10 June: onsite Registration deadline: 9 June 2026 https://www.b2match.com/e/world-sauna-forum-2026-matchmaking
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