The 12th Europe Forum 2026

The EU-China Business Association is pleased to announce that “The 12th Europe Forum 2026 · Brussels” will take place onWednesday, June 24, 2026, with in-person sessions inBrusselsand a simultaneous event inShanghai.

The Forum is co-organized by theChina Europe International Business School (CEIBS), theEU-China Business Association, theChina Chamber of Commerce to the EU, theCEIBS AI and Management Innovation Research Center, theShanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, andChinaEU.

Under the theme“Competition or Complementarity? Strategic Opportunities in EU–China AI Development,” the Forum will explore how Europe and China can collaborate in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

As AI continues to reshape industries, economies, and global governance, Europe and China each bring distinct strengths to the table. China offers large-scale application scenarios, engineering capabilities, and industrial scale, while Europe contributes robust governance frameworks, regulatory expertise, and a focus on trustworthy AI.

The Forum will bring together political leaders, business representatives, technology experts, academics, and thought leaders from Europe and China for a high-level dialogue on AI trends, industrial transformation, and future cooperation.

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Three people are chatting in an art gallery with colorful artwork in the background.
Three people looking at the art-inspired clothing on display at an opening reception, sipping champagne.
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Two men are talking in a pottery shop, surrounded by shelves filled with colorful tableware.
Two women are looking at and discussing paintings in a modern art gallery, with a brightly colored Impressionist painting hanging on the wall to their right.
Two women holding glasses in an art gallery, smiling, with other people in the background and a golden sculpture behind them.
Two smiling elderly women holding glasses of wine in a kitchen, celebrating an occasion.
Five smiling seniors at an art exhibition, posing in front of colorful paintings.
Two people are chatting at an art exhibition; one is holding a glass of champagne, with a painting and a wooden sculpture in the background
A group of older people and a younger man are talking during a meeting in a room with a brick wall.
A young woman and an elderly man dressed elegantly, holding wine glasses at an outdoor party, with a garden in the background.
Five elderly people—three women and two men—sitting around a table on an outdoor terrace, sipping glasses of champagne or white wine under a green tree, in a garden or patio setting.
Three elderly women enjoying a gathering outdoors, two sitting across from each other, the third standing behind them, in a garden with plants and outdoor furniture, during a daytime social gathering.
Two smiling elderly women are holding glasses of wine at a reception or indoor party, with other people in the background.
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A smiling man and woman are posing together in an art gallery, with colorful artwork in the background.
Two people smiling and laughing at an indoor celebration or event, with a display screen behind them, in a space decorated with artwork and colorful objects.
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Two people—a man and a woman—are kissing and smiling at a party or social gathering, with several other people in the background.
A man and a woman are smiling and appear to be exchanging jokes at an indoor meeting or social gathering. Other people are in the background, along with a few colorful objects and handmade decorations.
Two people are chatting at a party or an art event, with colorful decorations and a crowd in the background.
Three smiling people—two women and a man—are chatting in a bright kitchen or living room.
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A woman is singing or speaking in public during a performance or presentation in front of an audience seated in a room decorated with works of art and handicrafts. The audience is attentive, and the stage is located near a large window overlooking
An auditorium with spectators watching a performance or a lecture. The ceiling is decorated with colorful fabrics and hanging artwork, with a piano on stage and a woman speaking to the audience.
A crowd seated in an auditorium or art gallery, watching a presentation or artistic performance. The room is decorated with works of art, mannequins dressed in colorful costumes, and hanging decorations.
An elderly man speaks into a microphone during a musical performance, while a pianist listens, seated next to a black piano, in a space artistically decorated with a large screen, wall art, and colorful furniture.
An indoor presentation or lecture featuring a diverse audience and a speaker at the center, surrounded by colorful decorations, works of art, mannequins in costumes, and art installations.
An attentive audience at a piano concert in a hall decorated with hanging artwork and colorful handicrafts.
A concert hall or theater with a group of people seated watching a musical performance, colorful decorations, and hanging art objects
A man is speaking to a group of people seated in a room during an event or presentation. The room is decorated with artistic objects and works of art.
A man is speaking to an audience in a room decorated with works of art and musical instruments, with a large red vase behind him.
A musical performance featuring a guitarist playing in front of an audience seated in a room decorated with colorful works of art
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An audience of people seated in a room, listening attentively to a presentation or lecture, with colorful decorations hanging from the ceiling.
A woman is holding a microphone and speaking to a group of people sitting in a well-lit room.
A woman in a green dress reading a speech during a piano performance, surrounded by two other women, in front of an adult audience in an indoor space decorated with creative objects and handicrafts.
A man speaks into a microphone during a performance or presentation in front of an adult audience in an art-deco-style room with colorful decorations and a large window overlooking the outdoors.
A music concert featuring a male singer and a string quartet performing in front of an audience in an art or crafts gallery, with decorative objects hanging from the ceiling and works of art on the walls.
A room filled with people sitting and watching a classical music concert featuring a violinist and a pianist. The room is decorated with artistic objects hanging from the ceiling, such as fish, flowers, and colorful shapes.
A bustling exhibition hall filled with colorful artwork, hanging decorations, mannequins dressed in colorful clothes, and an audience sitting and listening to a speaker on stage.
Three smiling people chatting and greeting each other in a space decorated with colorful objects and artwork. The woman makes a welcoming gesture with her hand, while the two men look at her with amusement and friendship.
Two smiling people are kissing and holding each other by the shoulders during a celebration or a social gathering indoors.
Two smiling people—a man with a beard and a blonde woman—posing together at an indoor social event, with other people in the background.
A woman and a man are talking during an indoor gathering. The woman is wearing glasses and a beige dress; the man is wearing a blue T-shirt. In the background, other people are chatting, with decorations and furniture in a brightly lit room.
A group of four smiling adults chatting in an art or craft studio, with colorful artwork in the background.
Two smiling women sitting in a colorful room with cushions and furniture in the background.
Three people are chatting on a colorful sofa in a creative studio, with black chairs in front of them and artistic objects in the background.
Three people sitting on a sofa, laughing and chatting in a relaxed setting.
An elderly woman is speaking during a presentation or meeting in a room decorated with colorful artwork. She is holding a stand with red and blue objects on it.
A smiling woman holding colorful flags in a souvenir shop.
A man with red hair and a red beard, wearing a blue-and-white striped shirt, looks ahead with a surprised or curious expression. The background shows a kitchen or workspace with shelves and containers.
Two men are talking in a kitchen; one is wearing a striped shirt and the other a green T-shirt with the words "Jardin Musical" and a graphic symbol.
A woman looking at a painting in an art gallery, with a colorful artwork behind her.
Two people are looking at a phone in an art or craft gallery, surrounded by clothing, colorful fabrics, and decorative items.
A man with a beard, wearing a blue-and-white striped shirt, smiling, standing in a kitchen
A woman with gray hair pulled back into a bun, wearing green glasses on her head, earrings, and a colorful chain necklace, sitting on a red chair, seen in profile.
Two women sitting on a colorful sofa in a bright room with large windows. The room is decorated with ceramic flowers, a colorful painting in the background, and a metal rug.
Two women sitting on a sofa in a bright room with large windows, decorated with ceramic flowers, a painting in the background, and books on a table in the foreground.
A woman posing in front of a floral artwork in a gallery, with a colorful vase in the foreground.
A smiling woman posing in an art gallery in front of a large painting depicting red and green flowers against a blue background, with a wooden table in front of her.
Two women posing in front of a painting of colorful flowers in an art gallery.
A smiling woman taking a selfie in an art gallery with a colorful painting of flowers in the background.
Two women sitting at a table in an art gallery, surrounded by artwork and sculptures, with a colorful rug in the background.
Two people are looking at works of art in a gallery, surrounded by decorative gold objects and a colorful abstract painting.
A group of elderly people engaged in friendly conversation in a kitchen during a party or gathering, with bottles of champagne and flowers in the foreground.
An elderly man with white hair, wearing a blue jacket, appears to be talking or telling a story to an elderly woman sitting at a table in a modern kitchen
A group of seniors chatting at an art exhibition in a gallery.
An elderly man with gray hair, wearing a white shirt, smiles in a portrait photo. He is wearing a black shoulder strap.
Two elderly people are chatting at a party with several guests in the background, indoors, in a festive atmosphere.
A group of women at an art fair, chatting and looking at a piece of art
An elderly woman in yellow and a man in a blue jacket are talking in an indoor space surrounded by plants
Two people are chatting at a reception, holding glasses of champagne.
A middle-aged woman with blonde hair, wearing a white embroidered blouse, gold earrings, and a necklace. She is looking at something off-camera in a brightly lit setting with other people in the background.
A smiling elderly woman wearing large red earrings and a pink pearl necklace, dressed in bright colors, in a well-lit setting.
An elderly man wearing glasses, a gray suit, and a white shirt smiles slightly.
A man is playing the guitar in a room decorated with a colorful painting and a wall sculpture, while another man stands near a door with his hand on his chest.
Two men talking in a well-lit room; one is wearing a white shirt and the other a dark blue shirt, both with beards and brown hair, in an indoor setting.
A group of elderly people sitting in a room, engaged in lively conversation with someone standing nearby, against a warm backdrop with colorful decorations.
A smiling man playing the guitar in a room decorated with a colorful painting and various ornaments.
A woman is speaking to an audience during a performance or presentation; there is a large television screen in the background, a piano, and colorful sculptures in the room.
A smiling woman with long brown hair is wearing a green dress and speaking or singing into a microphone during a performance or presentation, with an audience of elderly people in the foreground.
A woman speaks into a microphone during a presentation or performance in front of an audience. The stage is decorated with colorful costumes and artistic props, including a piano and a large black screen.
Two men standing—a young man with a beard and an older man with gray hair—in a room with several other people sitting down.
An elderly man is speaking into a microphone, dressed casually, against a colorful backdrop featuring flags or handmade decorations.
A man is playing the piano at a concert in front of an audience of older adults, in a hall decorated with works of art and sculptures.
A man is playing the piano in a room decorated with traditional clothing, artistic lamps, and a large black piano, with a microphone in front of him and a speaker beside him.
A bearded man wearing a black cap is holding a movie camera over his shoulder.
A man is playing the piano at a concert in a venue decorated with handmade artwork, while an audience watches the performer.
A woman sings while reading from a script, accompanied by a trio of musicians in the background—a violinist and a pianist—amid colorful decorations, during an indoor performance near a window overlooking a green space.
A woman with curly hair, smiling, reading or speaking into a microphone during a performance or presentation, with a colorful background and a piano in the background.
A woman with curly hair, singing or reciting expressively, holding a book or tablet in front of a microphone during a performance or speech.
A woman playing the violin and a man at the piano in an indoor setting with artistic decorations.
A woman plays the violin while a man plays the piano, in a setting decorated with traditional clothing and handcrafted items.
A group of musicians performing in a room decorated with artwork, a piano, a woman singing into a microphone, and an audience seated in armchairs. The stage is decorated with colorful elements and artistic decorations, with
A man with a beard and long hair, speaking into a microphone during a performance, with a grand piano in the background and Christmas decorations.
A man with brown hair and a beard, wearing a blue shirt, speaks into a microphone during a presentation or event, smiling, with a large black screen and a bouquet of flowers in the background.
A man with a beard and long hair, wearing a dark blue shirt, speaks into a microphone during a presentation or performance, with a colorful, artistic background.
A woman with curly red hair, smiling and holding a wooden comb at an event. Around her, several people are seated, some of whom are wearing glasses, in an indoor setting. The background is blurry and colorful.
A group of elderly people sitting in a room, listening attentively during an event or a lecture.
An elderly woman with blonde hair wearing a colorful floral dress and blue earrings, looking tired or bored during a meeting or gathering with other people.
A group of people listening attentively during a meeting or conference.
A woman is sitting and watching a presentation or discussion in a room, surrounded by several people. Behind her, two figurines shaped like a rabbit and a fox—one red and one white—are visible on a table.
An elderly man wearing a blue blazer and blue shirt, with his arms crossed, looks to the left during a meeting or conference, surrounded by several people. The room is decorated with colorful fabrics and artistic objects.
A meeting or presentation with a group of people seated and a man standing and watching, set against a colorful backdrop featuring clothing and handicrafts on display.
A man is playing the acoustic guitar during a performance in front of an audience.
A gray-haired man wearing glasses and a black jacket is playing an acoustic guitar during a performance or gathering.
A man with gray hair and glasses is playing an acoustic guitar during a performance, watched by an audience.
A young woman looking at her cell phone, wearing large metal earrings, bracelets, and a black dress, in a setting decorated with bright colors.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a colorful top, is taking a photo or video with her phone at an event, surrounded by several people sitting down
A group of people in a meeting or discussion, with the focus on a man with a beard and black hair who is looking intently, surrounded by other blurred figures, in an indoor setting.
A man with gray hair plays an acoustic guitar during a performance, sitting in front of a colorful backdrop.
Two men speaking to an audience at an event, holding microphones; one of them is holding a guitar, with a black screen and colorful decorations in the background.
A man in a black suit is speaking into a microphone while holding a guitar during a presentation or performance in front of an audience. There are colorful figures in the background and a large black screen behind him.
Two men warmly greeting each other at an event, one of them holding a guitar. An attentive audience, a colorful setting featuring sculptures, costumes, and a large screen in the background.
A man is speaking into a microphone during a presentation or performance, with a black screen behind him and colorful decorations all around.
An elderly woman in a white and blue dress with a floral pattern, smiling, and a bearded man in a blue shirt, speaking into a microphone in front of an audience.
An elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing a blue-and-white patterned shirt, is speaking or singing into a microphone during a presentation or event, with a group of people standing in front of her, indoors.
An elderly woman speaking at a presentation or conference, wearing a blue-and-white patterned dress, standing at a microphone in front of an audience.
A woman is speaking to an audience during a presentation or conference, with various works of art and a colorful sculpture in the background.
A man and a woman are speaking during a performance or a lecture, surrounded by an audience, with a black piano in the background.
A smiling woman speaking into a microphone, with her hands raised, wearing a green dress, against a dark background.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a green sweater, during a vocal performance, with her hand on her chest, standing in front of a microphone on stage, against a colorful backdrop.
A bearded man with shoulder-length hair, wearing a blue shirt, is speaking into a microphone during a speech or an interview.
A person playing a black grand piano, wearing a blue shirt and beige pants, indoors.
A man is playing a black Yamaha piano while looking at a tablet, with a sculpture of a streetlamp and a lit streetlamp in the background.
A musician is playing the piano during a performance or presentation in front of an audience, with a video screen showing another pianist. The stage is decorated with colorful art objects and decorative elements.
A man with a beard and long hair, smiling and raising a hand, speaking into a microphone during a presentation.
Two men in suits clapping at an event, with several people seated in the foreground.
Two men are talking during a presentation or event in front of an audience. One man is speaking into a microphone, while the other listens attentively. In the background, there is a piano and colorful decorations.
Two men on stage are speaking to an audience at a cultural event, with a black grand piano in the background, a large television, and colorful decorations.
Two men are talking on stage during a performance or event. One is speaking into a microphone, while the other appears to be listening intently, in an indoor setting with a piano in the background.
A man and a woman during an indoor performance or presentation.
A woman wearing glasses, dressed in a beige tank top and a floral-print skirt, standing in front of a piano.
A woman wearing a beige top and a floral-print skirt is looking at a man speaking into a microphone, with a piano in the background.
Three people are having a conversation in a room decorated with artwork: a woman wearing glasses, a woman in a green dress, and a man standing next to a grand piano.
A young woman playing the violin during a performance in front of an audience indoors.
A young woman playing the violin during a performance, with an attentive audience in the background.
A man with a beard and long hair playing the piano, with a melancholic expression, in a room decorated with colorful elements.
A woman playing the violin with her eyes closed, with short hair and wearing turquoise earrings, in an artistic setting.
A woman playing the violin during a musical performance, accompanied by a pianist, in a concert hall.
A woman plays the violin while looking at sheet music on a piano, accompanied by a man who is dancing or making arm movements.
A smiling man with gray hair, wearing a white shirt, sitting among a group of people at an event.
A group of people sitting during a meeting or ceremony, listening intently, with an elderly man praying or meditating in the center.
An elderly man in blue sitting in a room, listening intently during a meeting or conference.
A man and a young woman are standing on stage during a concert or musical performance. The young woman is holding a violin and smiling, while the man appears to be the musician or singer and is smiling. A concert or performance
Two musicians bowing to the audience during a performance: a woman with a violin and a man in a blue shirt, in a venue decorated with colorful artwork.
A young woman and a man are holding hands during a musical performance, surrounded by an audience. The young woman is holding a violin and wearing a dress with green patterns, and appears to be receiving recognition or a tribute.
A woman and a man are standing face to face on stage; the woman is holding a violin and has her arm around the man’s shoulder, in a performance or concert setting, with an audience in front of them.
A man and a woman, likely in a musical setting; the man appears to be conducting or teaching, while the woman plays the violin in a music room.
A man and a woman, a group of musicians performing in concert; the man appears to be thanking the audience with a smile, the woman is holding a violin, and both look happy.
Four people are talking to each other; one of them is an elderly woman with an enthusiastic expression, and another is an elderly man with a smile, during a meeting or a friendly conversation indoors with a green view in the background.
Three people—two men and a woman—are having a serious conversation indoors, with colorful objects in the background.
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