Welcome to the European Conference 2026!
Now in its 12th edition, the European Conference is a student-led conference at Harvard university and one of the most important events about Europe in the U.S. Every year, it brings together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and changemakers to explore how moments of crisis can drive renewal and progress.
Under the theme “Crisis as Catalyst: Europe’s Opportunity in a Changing World Order,” the 2026 Conference will examine how Europe can transform geopolitical, economic, and technological challenges into opportunities for leadership, innovation, and resilience.
From transatlantic cooperation to the future of democracy, climate strategy, and digital sovereignty, the European Conference provides a platform for dialogue at the intersection of policy and progress — where ideas meet action.
Join us on February 6–7, 2026, in Cambridge as we rethink Europe’s role in shaping the next chapter of the global order.
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Crisis as Catalyst: Europe’s Opportunity in a Changing World Order
Testimonials
“The Belgian delegation was very impressed with the professional organization and high-level attendance at the Harvard European Conference 2025. The student-led conference was a great success, from the impeccable logistical organization to the rich substantive discussions. We certainly look forward to bringing another Belgian delegation next year.”
Filip Vanden Bulcke, Ambassador & Consul General of Belgium in New York
“It was a real honor for me to participate in this year’s student-led European Conference. There could’t have been a better topic than the one chosen – ‘Europe: Leaders or Dreamers’. You were all so eloquently able to demonstrate the challenges our beloved continent faces today. Thank you for dedicating an important panel to the Arts – as we have all witnessed, our rich cultural heritage can definitely contribute to a better world of tomorrow.”
Petra Schneebauer, Ambassador of Austria to the United States.
“The European Conference has become the privileged forum for the Harvard community to discuss Europe’s developments with key doers, shakers, and scholars of EU integration. Long life to the Conference and to the transatlantic relationship.”
Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law, HEC Paris, HKS non-resident Democracy Fellow, 2025-2026
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