NEXUS Europe Summit

Brave Voices, Bold Ideas: Hacking the System

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2026
February 26-27
London
2026
February 26-27
London • NEXUS Europe Summit

A GATHERING OF PURPOSE

NEXUS will convene a dynamic community of young innovators, philanthropists, and cultural leaders for our 9th NEXUS Europe Summit in London on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026.
This intimate gathering will bring together 125 next gen from across Europe and the world who are driving impact through philanthropy, investment, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Guided by the theme of Brave Voices and Bold Ideas, we will challenge assumptions, share transformative solutions, and forge connections that extend far beyond the summit itself.
The setting in central London, where history and modernity intersect, provides a powerful backdrop for the catalytic conversations and collaborations that define NEXUS. Delegates will enjoy provocative keynotes, interactive workshops, and intimate discussions designed to inspire action and strengthen community.
WHY IT MATTERS
At NEXUS we believe leadership is not about waiting for change but about shaping it. The Europe Summit is your chance to join a trusted community committed to building a better future together.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Visionaries leading the charge for global change

Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay

LEMN SISSAY OBE is a BAFTA nominated International prize winning writer. He was awarded an MBE for services to literature by The Queen of England and an OBE for services to literature by The King of England, The Pen Pinter Prize and a Points of Light Award from The Prime Minister.

Boyan Slat

Boyan Slat

Boyan Slat is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur, passionate about creating megaprojects to address planetary problems. He is the founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup; a non-profit organization developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. The organization aims to put itself out of business, with the goal of removing 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.

Dev Sharma

Dev Sharma

Dev Sharma is an 20-year-old Food Activist, former Youth MP in the UK Youth Parliament and a founding member of Bite Back 2030, a youth activist movement challenging the rigged food system. With accomplishments from helping spark the UK’s child food poverty campaign to most notably spearheading the world's first online junk food marketing ban campaign, successfully getting it included in the Queen's Speech in 2021.

KEY TOPICS

Explore the themes that will shape our conversations and drive our collective action

Climate and Sustainability

Innovative approaches to environmental sustainability and climate justice

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Breaking stigma and building systems of care and support

Innovative Philanthropy

New models for giving, impact, and systemic change

Business as a Force for Good

Building businesses that create both profit and purpose

The Future of Food

Transforming food systems for sustainability and equity

Impact Investing and Finance

Deploying capital for social and environmental returns

Storytelling and the Arts

The role of creativity in social change and healing

Migration and Refugee Solutions

Addressing displacement with dignity and innovation

Education and Equity

Transforming learning for the next generation

THE SCHEDULE

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Summit Programming