Policy Makers

Bringing together leaders from Public Institutions, Businesses , and Impact-driven Sectors.

Be part of the change

Join the largest event for the planet on March 30-31th & April 1st, 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris!

Created at COP21 in Paris, ChangeNOW connects public decision-makers with tangible solutions, strategic partners and international networks to deliver their sustainability goals.

After a groundbreaking 2025 edition that united global leaders, ministers, changemakers, and innovators around climate action, the 2026 event will take collaboration for the planet to the next level.

140

PAYS

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS

150

BILATERAL MEETINGS IN 2025

THEMATICS AND COUNTRIES MEETUPS

POWER LUNCHES

COUNTRY HOUSES IN 2025

More to come

Where Policy meets Innovation

ChangeNOW, the global meeting point for Governments, Institutions and Innovators committed to accelerating the ecological and social transition.

Accelerate the implementation of your Public Policies

ChangeNOW helps policy makers identify concrete Solutions and partners to advance national and local priorities, from climate adaptation and biodiversity to circular economy and inclusion.

Build Alliances and foster international cooperation

Over 30 international delegations and ambassadors from around the world joined ChangeNOW 2025, a trusted platform for dialogue between governments, cities, and global organizations. Among them some leaders from key COP Presidencies.

Engage with high-level Leaders shaping the transition

Meet ministers and top decision-makers shaping global sustainability. Recent participants include Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Benjamin Haddad, Véronique Louwagie, and Saldan Odontuya, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia.

Facilitate concrete Partnerships and high-level Exchanges

En 2025 150 bilateral meetings took place between ministries, international delegations and private sector leaders.

ChangeNOW provides a trusted and action-driven environment to initiate partnerships, secure investment and share best practices.

Shape the future of Sustainable Cities and Territories

Cities for Change 2026 will focus on urban transformation, with the participation of numerous European mayors and deputy mayors.

Exclusive gatherings such as the International Delegations Breakfast strengthen connections between territories and institutions worldwide.

Be part of the Transformation

ChangeNOW empowers policy makers to move from commitment to implementation and from dialogue to measurable impact.

Join the global network of leaders, ministers and city representatives shaping the future of sustainable development.

Meet the visionary voices of past ChangeNOW editions

Patricia Espinosa

Former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC and Global Climate Leader

Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland

Jacinda Ardern

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Justin Trudeau

Former Prime Minister of Canada

Ana Toni

CEO of COP30 & Vice Minister for Climate Change

Laurent Fabius

Former President of the Constitutional Council, France

Caroline Conroy

Mayor of Dublin

Simon Stiell

UNFCCC, Executive Secretary

Alain Richard Donwahi

President of UNCCD COP15

“ChangeNOW is where everything becomes possible and the future is written”

Céline Dassonville

CEO & Fondatrice @ethiwork, studio d’impact , Ex-Directrice RSE Cartier et DG de TBWA Corporate

“Each solution selected by ChangeNOW is a testament to human ingenuity and resilience, pushing the planet and humanity closer towards a sustainable and equitable future.”

Carine de Meyere

Founder Women of the World/ Investor FPC – Global Inspiring leaders 2023

“ChangeNOW has created something really special for the climate movement and for the great transformation we must enact.”

Jonathan Jennings

Executive Director, Health in Harmony

“ChangeNOW reconciles us with a vision of the future that is not scary.”

Karima Delli

Member of the European Parliament, President of the Transport and Tourism Commission

“ChangeNOW reflects the pinnacle of what we expect for tomorrow: positive, optimistic energy despite the circumstances and challenges ahead, inspired and inspiring speakers, and unseen before sobriety.”

Frederic Mazzella

CEO of Blablacar

Policy Makers

Be part of the change

Where Policy meets Innovation

Be part of the Transformation

Meet the visionary voices of past ChangeNOW editions

Let’s meet and co-create the partnership to reach your goals

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