International

Carbon Neutrality Summit 2025

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21-23 May, Cluj-Napoca

@Radisson Blu Hotel

21-23 May 2025

Join the Movement for a Sustainable Future.

The International Carbon Neutrality Summit 2025, hosted in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is a landmark event dedicated to the ambitious efforts of European cities in achieving climate neutrality.

Bringing together local, national, and international stakeholders, the summit will serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation, engaging a diverse audience—including policymakers, experts, business leaders, researchers, civil society organizations, and engaged citizens. A key focus will be to increase the visibility of urban climate actions, fostering discussions on best practices and solutions that accelerate the path toward carbon neutrality.

This summit will highlight the transformative role of cities, their citizens, and local ecosystems in reducing urban environmental impact and aligning with European and global sustainability goals.

The event will also host the final conference of the NZC project, where the consortium will present its key findings to industry leaders, institutional partners, and decision-makers, ensuring that project results are widely disseminated and scalable.

21-23

May 2025

Two days of discussions on the topics of Carbon Neutrality

2

Keynote Sessions

Two speakers that have a real impact in the European Commission.

8+

Parallel Sessions

Our partners and organizers will host several sessions on relevant topics.

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Summit format and objectives

The International Carbon Neutrality Summit 2025 will be a hybrid event, with both in-person sessions and optional online participation. The City Hall of Cluj-Napoca will oversee the organization, including venue selection, speaker invitations, and agenda development.

Celebrating efforts toward carbon neutrality

Gathering high-level EU and national representatives, mayors of Horizon Europe 100 Mission Cities, academia, private sector representatives, and citizens to showcase progress and exchange ideas.

Showcasing the results of the NZC project

Highlighting key lessons learned and the scalability of innovative solutions, particularly in the residential building sector.

Accelerating climate-neutrality efforts

Creating momentum for faster implementation and exchanging best practices between cities engaged in the “100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities by 2030” Mission.

Exploring cutting-edge technologies

Featuring an exhibition hall and dedicated panels to connect startups, innovative companies, and venture capital with climate solutions.

Bringing the EU Green Deal closer to citizens

Showcasing best practices in citizen engagement and the role of communities in shaping the transition to carbon neutrality.

Mobilizing the private sector

Engaging businesses and investors through dedicated discussions on opportunities, incentives, and long-term sustainability strategies.

Event

Summit Agenda

Venue @Radisson Blu Hotel

21 May Welcome to Cluj-Napoca - The Heart of Transylvania

Ballroom

20:00

Official Welcome - Emil Boc - Mayor of Cluj-Napoca

20:30 - 23:00

Social Dinner

22 May Day 1

Ballroom

08:30 - 09:30

Registration & Coffee

09:30 - 10:00

Official Openning - Emil Boc - Mayor of Cluj-Napoca

Ovidiu Cîmpean - M100 Hub Initiator

10:00 - 11:00

The present and the Future of Climate-Neutral cities

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee

Parallel Sessions

11:30 - 13:00

Ballroom

EU Mission Cities / NetZero Cities

The Park

Sustainable Food - Turn the Tables

Mezannine

Mobility Track

Office Park

Urbreath Project

Terrace

13:00 - 14:30

Buffet Lunch

Parallel Sessions

14:30 - 16:30

Ballroom

EU Mission Cities / NetZero Cities

The Park

Sustainable Food - Turn the Tables Project

Mezannine

Let's GO Circular!

Cinema

Green Education WELDI Project

15:15 - 16:30

Green procurement session

16:30 - 17:00

Coffee break

17:00 - 18:00

Paving the future & Closing remarks

22:30 - 02:00

Social night

23 May Day 2

Ballroom

09:00 - 09:30

Informal Coffee break

09:30 - 10:00

Youth Vibes Warm-Up

10:00 - 11:00

Next Gen Green: Youth Visions for Future Cities & Sustainable Food

11:00 - 11:15

Closing Remarks

11:15

Photo Opportunities

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Event submission form

On behalf of the meeting organizers, Cluj-Napoca City Hall and 3rd party entities*. will collect and process your contact details only for the purposes of organising the International Carbon Neutrality Summit 2025. All the information collected will be erased later on. By pre-registering, you agree to receive by email practical information (registration form, agenda, connection links, etc.) for the event, and follow-up emails regarding your participation and involvement in the event.

International

Carbon Neutrality Summit 2025

The grant is funded by Horizon 2020, the EU framework programme for research and innovation preceding the current Horizon Europe programme. The funding will complement the support provided already by the City Advisors and the Consortium partners of NetZeroCities. The Pilot Cities Programme is a crucial part of accomplishing the objectives of the EU 100 Cities Mission, which aims for these cities to accelerate climate-neutrality by 2030.