Global Gateway: from Vision to Concrete Opportunities in West Africa
18 February 2026 9:00 – 13:00
Rue haute - Hoogstraat 147, 1000 Brussels
Enabel, together with CBL ACP, is pleased to invite SMEs and larger companies to a round table exploring how to turn the EU’s Global Gateway strategy into real business opportunities.
Africa Political Outlook - Forces of the Future
26-27 March, 2026
Brussels
Africa Political Outlook: a strategic platform for shaping governance on the African continent
In March 2026, economic, industrial, scientific, political, cultural, diplomatic, and governmental decision-makers will gather in Brussels to debate, exchange ideas, and jointly develop courses of action for a strong, sovereign, and prosperous Africa. Since 2023, the Summit has brought together nearly 1,000 decision-makers and participants to reimagine, rewrite, and define the rules of the game for tomorrow's Africa.
Civil Society Dialogue on EU trade and investment relations with Sub-Saharan Africa
Monday 2 March 2026, 10:00 - 12:30 (CET)
Brussels, Belgium
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss with EU civil society the latest developments in the EU’s trade and investment relations with Sub-Saharan Africa and exchange views with participants.
Shaping multilateral peace and security reforms: The role of Africa and Europe
24 February 14:30-16:00
Online
On 24 February, from 14:30–16:00 CET, ECDPM and SAIIA, in partnership with the Global Challenges Foundation, are organising a public webinar to discuss how strong African Union–European Union relations can contribute to reforming multilateral peace and security governance, with a particular focus on the United Nations Security Council.
Leveraging MDBs to advance EU geoeconomic and sustainable development objectives: Towards a synergetic Global Gateway 2.0
21 January 2026
09:30–11:30 CET,
ECDPM office, 44, avenue des Arts, 1000 Brussels
ECDPM will host an event discussing how more strategic and structured cooperation between the EU and multilateral and regional development banks can strengthen the delivery of the Global Gateway.
Global Gateway Investment Hub Information Session
28 January 2026
14h00 - 15h30
Online
The Investment Hub team of the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnership (DG INTPA) is pleased to invite you to an information session on the “Investment Hub” of the Global Gateway strategy.
De-risking and Reconnecting: Europe, China and Africa in the green transition
15 December 2025
Brussels
On 15 December 2025, from 13:00 to 18:15 CET, ECDPM will host an event exploring how the EU and China are connected through their roles in Africa’s green transition and drawing lessons for future engagement.
Raw Materials Week 2025
Brussels
17 to 21 November 2025
The core programme, organised by the European Commission, will take place from 18 to 20 November 2025, featuring high-level sessions, policy discussions, and networking opportunities focused on the sustainable and secure supply of raw materials in Europe.
Civil Society Dialogue on the latest developments on the Clean Trade and Investment Partnership with South Africa
5 November 2025
Online
The purpose of this meeting is to inform participants of the latest developments in discussions with South Africa on a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP).
2025 AidWatch Report Launch
22 October 2025
Brussels, Belgium
This special edition marks 20 years of AidWatch, bringing together analysts, advocates, policymakers, and civil society partners who have shaped the report since its inception.