On Thursday, 21 May ’26, Reuters announced the expansion of its Reuters NEXT conference series with the launch of Reuters NEXT Europe. It’s an exclusive invitation-only leadership summit scheduled to take place in London on Tuesday, 16 June ’26.
As shifting power dynamics alter geopolitics and technology evolves beyond capital, Europe’s future may depend on its ability to deliver on key priorities. From defence integration besides energy sovereignty to industrial renewal besides the rules governing artificial intelligence, it’s time for the region’s policymakers to deliver. Building on the global Reuters NEXT summits held previously in New York, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, Reuters NEXT Europe sharpens this moment. It brings together leaders at the intersection of policy and markets besides industry.
Editor-in-Chief, Reuters, Alessandra Galloni, said that Reuters NEXT has become a vital forum for leaders seeking clarity and trusted insight, in addition to meaningful exchange. The event comes at a time of extraordinary global complexity. With Reuters NEXT Europe, Galloni said that they are bringing the power of Reuters’ award-winning newsroom to one of the world’s most consequential regions. This creates a platform for rigorous journalism and candid discussion as well as ideas that may help shape Europe’s future.
The Reuters NEXT programme draws on the strength of more than 2,600 Reuters journalists scattered around the globe in delivering an unmatched agenda across geopolitics, economy & markets, banking & finance, AI & technology, and climate & sustainability, besides business leadership. Key themes besides speakers include the following:
Geopolitics, Investment & European Leadership
Europe is navigating a more uncertain global environment as economic influence shifts. Geopolitical tensions persist as well, as the region faces mounting pressure to strengthen its resilience besides security. Reuters NEXT Europe may examine how public capital and policy leadership, besides cross-border partnerships, may support long-term growth and investment besides stability. Speakers include European Investment Bank President Nadia Calvino. Reuters’ senior editors, besides correspondents, may also discuss coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war as well as the broader implications for European security.
