What’s on at STEP 2026
Over two days, explore the challenges of ecological transformation through conferences, experiences, workshops and exhibitions.
From decarbonisation and circularity to resource management, compare approaches and discover practical solutions for your projects.
3 themes. One shared ambition.
Resources & industrial circularity
| How can businesses secure the resources they need while making better use of what they already have?
Explore practical approaches to critical materials, water, reuse, recycling and circular supply chains, from European policy to industrial projects operating at scale.
Energy, decarbonisation and competitiveness
| How can industry cut emissions while remaining competitive?
Discover the technologies, infrastructure and partnerships shaping the transition, from electrification and energy efficiency to heat recovery, low-carbon industrial processes and carbon capture.
Sovereignty, resilience & scaling up
| What does it take to turn a promising solution into a project that can be deployed at scale?
Explore how stronger European value chains, industrial infrastructure, partnerships and investment can help businesses and regions build lasting resilience.
And across every theme ↘
Regulation & finance
Understand the policies shaping investment decisions and the financing needed to turn ambitious ideas into viable projects.
Show Features
Main Stage – Strategic Debates and Vision
The main stage where policymakers, major corporations, federations, and key stakeholders debate the major challenges of decarbonisation and the circular economy.
Forums - Solutions in Action
Two spaces dedicated to showcasing practical cases, feedback, and innovations from exhibitors and partners.
Village Startups
| Demo zone dedicated to startups
A dedicated space where startups present their innovations in action, captivating visitors, decision-makers and partners.
Interested in the Startup Supporter Pack?
Showcase your innovation ecosystem and highlight the startups you support with your dedicated space in the Startup Village.
Recycling & Reuse Village by FEDERREC
STEP partners with FEDERREC and its Village, a unique space where recycling leaders meet to exchange and discover the latest innovations and cutting-edge equipment.
| A conference program offering visitors a complete immersion in the challenges and evolutions of recycling.
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Biomim’Galerie - Nature as a source of innovation
What if tomorrow’s solutions took inspiration from nature? Discover an exhibition showcasing bio-inspired innovations.
Through a gallery of illustrated panels, explore how strategies found in nature translate into technologies, materials and processes. Discover a fresh perspective on biodiversity and new possibilities for innovation.
Workshops - Immersive Experiences
Two thematic days with one-hour workshops led by experts.
On the agenda: practical cases, feedback and interactions!