ICN Annual meeting 2026
The ICN Annual Meeting 2026 brings together cluster managers and strategic partners from across the International Cleantech Network (ICN) for three days of collaboration, strategy, and knowledge exchange in Copenhagen.
Hosted by Clean – The Danish Water and Environmental Cluster, the meeting will take place 19–21 May 2026 at Copenhagen Business School in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.
The annual meeting serves as a platform for ICN members and partners to strengthen international collaboration, align strategic priorities, and develop joint initiatives that accelerate the deployment of clean technologies globally. Through workshops, peer exchange, and partner dialogue, participants will share best practices, explore new market opportunities, and advance cross-border projects that support the green transition.
Event details
Dates
19–21 May 2026
Location
Copenhagen Business School
Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
Host
Clean – Denmark’s Water and Environmental Cluster
Participation
• Day 1–2: By invitation only (ICN members)
• Day 3: Open to external partners and stakeholders
About the ICN Annual Meeting
The ICN Annual Meeting is the network’s central annual gathering for cluster managers, ecosystem leaders, and strategic partners working with clean technology and the green transition.
The meeting creates a working environment where ICN members can:
Strengthen collaboration across cleantech clusters
Align strategic priorities across the network
Exchange best practices on cluster management and ecosystem development
Identify opportunities for joint international projects
Explore new partnerships and market opportunities
By connecting clusters and their ecosystems, ICN helps accelerate the global deployment of clean technologies.
Who should attend the open day?
The open day is relevant for stakeholders engaged in clean technology, innovation ecosystems and international cooperation, including:
Cluster organisations and ecosystem builders
Public authorities and innovation agencies
Companies working with clean technologies
International development organisations
Investors and strategic partners
Programme
(preliminary)
The programme below reflects the current preliminary agenda and will be updated on ongoing.
Day 1 – Tuesday 19 May 2026
ICN Member Sessions (Invitation Only)
09:30 – 09:45
Arrival and coffee
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome from Clean
10:10 – 10:40
Who is in the Room
10:40 – 10:50
Keynote
10:50 – 11:40
Roundtable: Why Sustainable Tourism Needs Cleantech
11:40 – 11:50
Coffee Break
11:50 – 12:45
Sustainable Tourism Challenges
12:45 – 14:15
Lunch
14:15 – 16:00
General Assembly
Dinner at: TBD
Day 2 – Wednesday 20 May 2026
ICN Member Sessions (Invitation Only)
09:30 – 09:45
Arrival and Coffee
10:00 – 10:10
Framing
10:10 – 10:25
Keynote
10:25 – 11:25
Workshop 1 - Cluster Management Knowledge Sharing
11:25 – 11:50
Coffe Break
11:40 – 12:45
Workshop 2 - Prep for Externals
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch
Field Trip
Dinner at: TBD
Day 3 – Thursday 21 May 2026
Open Collaboration Day
09:30 – 09:45
Arrival and Coffee
09:45 – 10:10
Welcome & who is in the room: Priorities and perspectives
10:15 – 10:30
Keynote - Saliem Fakir, Executive Director - African Climate Foundation
10:30 – 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:45
ICN Infrastructure for Technology Transfer
11:45 – 12:45
Roundtable: Developing a Cleantech Cluster in Kenya
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
From Discussion to Follow-up
15:00 –
Reception and networking
Dinner at: TBD
Registration
Day 1–2 (19–20 May) – ICN Members Only
The first two days of the meeting are reserved for ICN members and invited participants.
If you are an ICN member and would like to participate, please contact:
Joan Juul
joj@cleancluster.dk
Day 3 (21 May) – Open Collaboration Day
The third day of the meeting is open to external participants and partners interested in international cleantech collaboration.
Participation requires registration.