Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
AFME's European Sustainable Finance Conference
Enabling capital markets to finance the transition
Join 350 of Europe's major banks and capital markets firms shaping their sustainability products and practices
2026 dates now confirmed
Add 20-21 May 2026 to your diaries now and contact us as the agenda is shaped
Shaping sustainable finance policy and markets
We regularly receive the sustainable finance leads from the European Commission, ECB, ESMA, IOSCO, the FCA, IFRS Foundation and more.
Meet the policy-setters who are shaping future direction and position your business to respond.
What’s new for 2026: SFDR review, nature, geopolitics and more
Stay on top of the regulatory developments affecting simplification and competitiveness, prepare for the ongoing SFDR review and reflect on the EU Omnibus.
Discover the current regulatory positions and future predictions for key policy and markets areas such as financing nature protection & biodiversity, climate adaptation strategies, transition planning & disclosure, AI opportunities and navigating the growing geopolitical risks.
Gain insider perspectives from those using finance to realise risk mitigation, benefit from emerging opportunities, and maximise data and value chain insights.
Firmly established on the sustainable finance events calendar
2026 will be the 5th year that AFME brings the banks, funds and policy-setters of the European sustainable finance community together.
Join 350 attendees looking to catch up with their peers, gain first insights into regulatory thinking and benchmark their efforts against the industry and market expectations.
With complimentary attendance for asset managers and corporates, our audience is best placed to shape sustainable capital flows and achieve genuine impact.
The policy-setters shaping European regulation
In 2025 we received the Chair of IOSCO, Heads of Sustainable Finance from the European Commission, FCA and more.
2026 will see even more keynotes from the regulators, central banks and standard setters who are driving capital to sustainable projects. Use their insights to position yourself for maximum impact and return.
Visit our networking page to see the full list of 2025 attendees and understand the types of professionals who will be there in 2026.
Complimentary attendance for funds, regulators & issuers
Register for one of our limited free places now if you're an asset owner, asset manager, regulator or corporate issuer
Comprehensive coverage of the policies that shapes sustainable capital flows
Simplification & competitiveness
Geopolitical realities
Nature protection & reporting
AI & technology
Sustainability reporting
Bond markets
Transition investing
Adaptation & resilience
Transition finance
Transition plans
Asian markets & regulation
Regulatory development
Physical climate risk
Market outlook
Taxonomy usability
Corporate business growth
Complimentary attendance for funds, regulators & issuers
We want to make sure that the banking community are meeting the right people.
By weighting the audience towards clients and regulators, we can better guarantee you’ll establish meaningful connections.
If you are an asset manager, asset owner, regulatory or corporate issuer than register for one of our limited complimentary delegate passes.
Take a look at a previous event...
Get a better idea of what to expect
Previous attendees said:
"A great event that gave insightful updates from key decision makers and regulators on the direction and intentions of upcoming trends and directives... Went deeper into covering technical aspects of topics by brilliant specialists in their niche fields"
Aria Goudarzi, Global Lead for ESG Data, Nikko Asset Management
"A good mix of regulatory participants and market players. Key challenges for the market as a whole were addressed... Topics and content were relevant and speakers/panel members knowledgeable. A good interaction throughout the two days"
Jacomijn Vels, Global Head Sustainable Finance, ING Bank
Partnership & exhibitor opportunities:
Demonstrate your expertise, showcase your ESG products and solutions, align yourself with the key banks and investors, build on relationships and increase your visibility within the sustainable finance sector at the 5th annual edition of this conference.
Publicly position yourself within the sector, start conversations and generate leads.
To learn more about all the opportunities available, please email mike.jeapes@informa.com.
Sustainable finance in Europe
AFME is a strong supporter of the EU’s aim to be a leader in driving the development of a more sustainable financial system, including via the implementation of its Sustainable Finance Action Plan and the European Green Deal.
AFME has established the Sustainable Finance Steering Committee that meets regularly to discuss, debate and develop strategies for increasing the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in wholesale finance.
Help build a more sustainable financial system at the AFME Sustainable Finance Conference.
