RI Europe 2027

RI Europe 2027 is a two-day sustainable investment conference taking place on 26–27 May 2027 at Convene 22 Bishopsgate in London, United Kingdom. Marking 20 years of Responsible Investor, the event brings together more than 600 asset owners, investment managers, regulators, academics, NGOs, legal specialists and other market leaders to examine the issues reshaping sustainable investment and public markets across Europe.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of RI Europe is to provide a senior forum for investors and other market participants to examine how sustainability considerations are changing investment strategy, regulation and capital markets. The programme focuses on building resilience, supporting sustainable investment and addressing the practical challenges created by evolving regulation, climate risks, nature-related risks and data requirements.

Key Activities

The event features keynote interviews, fireside discussions, expert panels, networking and peer-to-peer discussions. Topics include climate resilience, sustainability regulation, stewardship, nature and biodiversity, soil health, AI, defence, sustainability mandates and the challenges of integrating sustainability information into public-market investment decisions.

You’ll explore

• Sustainable investment and evolving European regulation
• Climate risk, resilience and investment strategy
• Nature, biodiversity and soil health
• Stewardship and investor expectations
• AI, sustainability data and public markets
• Sustainability in investment mandates

Speakers

• Sue Lloyd - Vice-Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board, IFRS Foundation
• Rachel Kyte - UK Government Special Representative for Climate
• Paul Hallett - Professor of Soil Science, University of Aberdeen

Significance

RI Europe is significant because it brings together the investors, regulators and market participants directly involved in shaping sustainable finance in European public markets. Its focus on regulatory change, climate resilience, nature, stewardship and investment data provides a practical perspective on how sustainability expectations are affecting portfolio decisions and market practices.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect insights into regulatory developments, emerging sustainability risks, investment trends and approaches to stewardship and portfolio resilience. The event is designed to support peer learning, professional relationships, strategic discussions and collaboration across Europe's sustainable investment community.