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Carbon Forward Expo London returns on 14–15 October 2026. Now in its 11th year, we are in a larger more dynamic venue with a completely revamped format – a two-day high intensity, multi-streamed conference, with more content than ever before. We again bring together industry leaders across the global compliance and voluntary carbon markets in plenaries, panel discussions, focus rooms, deep-dive workshops, targeted streams. This is all around a central networking hub where attendees, speakers, sponsors can meet, greet, and make deals.

The challenge ahead for us all is clear: how do we deliver meaningful climate action while maintaining economic resilience, industrial competitiveness and public support?

Carbon markets are entering a defining period. The EU ETS reform proposals are fast approaching. European industrial competitiveness is under scrutiny. The political debate around carbon pricing is heating up. At the same time, as Article 6 starts to take shape, a new era of international carbon trade is emerging.

Carbon Forward Expo London 2026 is built around this challenge. From carbon pricing and industrial decarbonisation to market convergence and international carbon trade, we explores the forces shaping the next decade of carbon markets.

The landscape is changing. The stakes are rising. What comes next?

We look forward to opening the doors on our 2026 edition and exploring the evolving narrative and where carbon markets are heading – there is debate and discussion around this – and all of this will be unpacked.

In 2025, Carbon Forward Expo London brought together over 600 attendees, with 100 speakers, and 20 sponsors from across the global carbon markets ecosystem. including finance, energy, project development, exchanges, insurers, industry bodies, and government.

Can Europe achieve both climate ambition and industrial competitiveness?

• EU ETS Revision and Vision proposals
• The politics of high carbon prices
• Are the European compliance carbon markets fit for purpose?
• UK ETS – reform, risk, and the new political reality
• Electrification, competitiveness, and future EUA demand
• Energy market outlook: geopolitics, trade and gas and oil prices
• Why equity and credit investors are paying attention to carbon
• Carbon removals – policy, credibility, demand and scale
• CORSIA: could it become the leading international carbon market standard?
• The voluntary carbon market: at a turning point or a tipping point?
• International credits: necessary solution or political non-starter?
• Article 6 and international carbon trade: who will buy, who will sell, and will it be enough?
• The next generation market: where will demand, investment and opportunity emerge?

We want you to be part of Carbon Forward Expo 2026! Please apply below to get involved – we are calling out for:

• Start-ups to showcase what’s next
• Companies to lead workshops
• Speakers with fresh perspectives and bold ideas
• Sponsors who want to be at the centre of the action
• Offset buyers who are shaping the future
• Attendees who want early access to register and early-bird deals

💡 Start-ups for the Carbon Forward Pitch Hub – stand out and get noticed
This year the Start-up Pitch Hub will be in a designated spot in the heart of the networking area. Selected start-ups will have the opportunity to do a 5-10 minute ‘elevator’ pitch, connecting them directly with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners

🗣️ Deep Dive Workshop hosts – share insight, showcase expertise
If there is a topic the market needs to better understand, a challenge that needs unpacking, or an important opportunity to be raised, this is your chance to lead the conversation. These 30-45 minute workshop slots are to be focused, practical and interactive, giving attendees insight; whilst positioning your organisation at the centre of the discussion
Some workshop topic ideas:
– An introduction to emissions trading
– Price forecast sensitives
– Financing integrity and how investors pick projects
– A first-time CDR buyer’s guide
– How do I choose a VCM standard?
– Leveraging technology and data for next generation registries
– The real cost of CBAM
– Navigating the evolving requirements for insurance
– The road to 2040: Carbon credits in the EU’s climate policy
– Aviation in the EU ETS and CORSIA
– Managing risk in natural climate solution carbon credits

🎤 Speakers and panellists for the main stages – insight, analysis, projections and experience
We are looking for speakers who can bring sharp analysis and forward looking views to the stage. Perspectives grounded in data, in policy, market experience or on a unique angle, are welcome – please get in touch with your suggestions. Note that we are committed to gender balance and encourage expressions of interest from women across the industry.

🎯 Sponsors – come forward to stand out
For organisations looking for prominence, sponsorship puts you at the centre of the Expo. Our new venue majors on impact and visibility, including main stage panel participation, dedicated exhibition space, prominent branding opportunities across the event, client invitations, meeting rooms, and unrivalled marketing reach. Sponsors receive priority access to Deep Dive Workshop and Pitch Hub slots.

🌍 Offset buyers – apply for a free pass
As with all our Carbon Forward events, we offer a limited number of complimentary passes to attendees from medium and large companies that buy and retire voluntary carbon credits, or are looking to do so (Note: this excludes organisations from the energy, financial, or consulting sectors).

👥 Attendees – join the list for announcements
Join the list for early access to registration, limited early-bird pricing, and key announcements.

For further information on any of the above, please contact [email protected]

If you’d like to find out about our bespoke sponsorship packages, tailored to your organisation’s requirements, please email [email protected]