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Executive Education
Programs that equip leaders and institutions with the tools to navigate the regenerative transition.
— A global gathering · 5th edition
A global platformfor sustainability,regeneration& cooperation.
Where global leaders, innovators, governments and investors convene to accelerate regenerative impact at planetary scale.
21–23 October 2026/Guimarães · Portugal/European Green Capital 2026
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— Why Planetiers
Not just an event. An impact ecosystem.
The gathering is designed around six forces that turn three days of exchange into relationships, partnerships and initiatives that can continue beyond the event.
Six interconnected forces shape what happens during — and long after — the gathering.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Catalyzing structural alliances between governments, corporations and civil society.
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Investment Raising
A trusted venue where capital meets the most ambitious sustainability ventures.
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Innovation Ecosystems
Connecting research, startups, corporates and policy in tangible collaboration.
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Sustainability Literacy
Building shared language and shared standards across sectors and borders.
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Global Cooperation
An open platform for international dialogue and coordinated action.
— Statement
“Planetiers exists to turn intention into infrastructure — and conversation into measurable, regenerative outcomes.”
— The 3-day journey · Thematic agenda
Connect. Inspire. Activate. Across six thematic axes.
Three days, three movements. Six thematic axes that cut across them — from climate finance to territorial regeneration.
Economic diplomacy & strategic alignment.
Thematic axes
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Climate & Energy
Just transition, decarbonisation pathways, resilient grids.
- T2
Circular Economy
Materials, industry, regenerative supply chains.
- T3
Nature & Biodiversity
Ecosystem restoration, natural capital, ocean.
- T4
Cities & Territories
Green capitals, mobility, built environment.
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Finance & Governance
Blended capital, ESG standards, public policy.
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People & Culture
Education, inclusion, indigenous knowledge.
See the full programme→Detailed sessions, times and rooms · Updated regularly.
— Voices · Line-up in progress
The people shaping the decade.
Heads of state, scientists, industrialists, artists and change-makers. The full line-up will be revealed progressively.
- KeynoteTo be announcedGovernment
- Climate policyTo be announcedEuropean Commission
- Regenerative financeTo be announcedMultilateral
- Circular economyTo be announcedIndustry
- Ocean & biodiversityTo be announcedResearch
- Cities & mobilityTo be announcedMunicipal
- Just transitionTo be announcedCivil society
- Indigenous knowledgeTo be announcedGlobal South
Propose a speaker→
Speakers are curated by the Planetiers programme committee. Confirmed names are announced monthly.
— The Fifth Edition
Guimarães. October 2026. The next chapter of a global movement.
The 5th edition of Planetiers World Gathering takes place in Guimarães, Portugal — integrated into the European Green Capital 2026 agenda. Three days of diplomacy, capital and innovation, hosted by a city that has been shaping European history for nine centuries.
Host City
Guimarães, Portugal
European Green Capital
2026
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— Previous editions · Videos
Four editions of gathering the future.
A visual archive of the momentum behind Planetiers World Gathering — highlights, declarations and voices from previous editions.
- IV Edition2024Regenerative economies in motion.Lisbon · Portugal
- III Edition2023The decade of climate action.Lisbon · Portugal
- II Edition2022From dialogue to deployment.Lisbon · Portugal
Full video archive coming soon.
— The host city · European Green Capital 2026
Guimarães · European Green Capital 2026.
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Guimarães holds the European Green Capital title in 2026 — the year Planetiers World Gathering makes it the stage for a global agenda of regeneration, innovation and cooperation. A historic territory, a European milestone, a planetary moment.
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European Green Capital 2026
Guimarães carries Europe's Green Capital title through 2026 — a symbolic stage for the continent's sustainable transition.
Guimarães · 2026
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Territory & Industry
Deep industrial roots meeting a new ambition for circularity, regeneration and innovation at territorial scale.
Guimarães · 2026
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Global Cooperation
A meeting point for governments, investors, companies and innovators committed to long-term impact.
Guimarães · 2026— Newsroom · Stories & media
The gathering, as it unfolds.
Announcements, essays and media coverage on the road to Guimarães 2026 — curated by the Planetiers editorial team.
- AnnouncementComing soon
Guimarães named European Green Capital 2026 — and PWG comes home.
How the confluence of a European milestone and a global gathering shapes the 2026 edition.
Read story→ - ProgrammeComing soon
The six thematic axes of PWG'26 explained.
From climate finance to indigenous knowledge — the frameworks steering three days of dialogue.
Read story→ - EcosystemComing soon
A network across four continents — inside the Planetiers alliance.
Portugal HQ, hubs from Rio to Abu Dhabi: the geography of a regenerative movement.
Read story→
See all stories →Blog & media hub coming soon.
— Global ecosystem
A living alliance across continents.
A living alliance connecting territories, institutions, investors and innovators across continents — headquartered in Portugal and reaching from Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi.
- PortugalHQPlanetiers HQ · Europe
- North AmericaUnited States hub
- Latin AmericaRio de Janeiro hub
- EuropeStrategic partners
- Middle EastUAE hub
- AfricaEmerging hub
— Registration & passes
Two ways to join. One gathering.
Choose the level of access that matches your role in the gathering. Every pass includes the full three-day journey.
General access
Standard
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Standard from ~ € — · Early access pricing announced soon.
- Access to all 3 days (21–23 October)
- Plenary sessions & Impact Stage
- Exhibition & innovation showcases
- General networking areas
- Digital programme & materials
Curated experience
Premium
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Premium by application · Limited seats.
- Everything in Standard
- Premium lounge & hospitality
- Invitation to the gala dinner
- Closed-door taskforce sessions
- Speaker & delegation access
- Curated matchmaking meetings
- Printed programme & press kit
- Priority entrance & concierge
Pricing, group rates and institutional delegations will be published progressively. Registration secures priority notification when passes go on sale.
Access comparison
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Premium
- 3-day access (21–23 October)
- Plenaries & Impact Stage
- Exhibition & showcases
- Closed-door taskforces—
- Gala dinner—
- Curated matchmaking—
- Speaker & delegation access—
- Priority entrance & concierge—
— Partners & sponsors
An alliance of institutions building the regenerative decade.
Joining the gathering means joining a multilateral, multi-sector coalition.
Organizers
Sponsors
Partners
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— The invitation
Join the conversations that become action.
The next decade of regenerative transformation will be shaped by those willing to collaborate beyond borders. Join the leaders, innovators and institutions building what comes next.
Registration is open to attendees, partners and institutional delegations. Spaces are curated. We will be in touch within 72 hours.
Limited delegate access
Closed-door taskforce invitations
Priority for sponsors & partners