The FEBEA Annual Conference brings together experts in the field of Ethical Finance and Social Economy at European and international level. The FEBEA annual event is a unique opportunity to exchange on the challenges and opportunities faced by ethical finance actors with respect to the changing social and political context.
Annual Conference
18:00 – 20:00
Welcome event: Ethical finance building community beyond borders
In a Europe closing borders to refugees, ethical banks support NGOs rescuing and welcoming migrants along Mediterranean/Balkan routes. During the event we will hear from these organizations and financiers. This pre-event spotlights a welcoming Europe amid restrictive policies.
At Palazzo Pisani organized by Banca Etica and GLS Bank.
ITA-EN translation available.
20:00
Welcome reception
at Palazzo Pisani
8:45 – 9:00
Registration of participants
9:00 – 12:00
FEBEA General Assembly
Restricted for members and guests, by invitation only.
9:00 – 12:00
II Youth Encounter around Ethical Finance
In parallel with the General Assembly, the second edition of the Youth Encounter of Young Europeans around Ethical Finance will take place. Participants will focus on consolidating the network and developing a roadmap for future activities. This event is restricted to individuals under 35.
12:00 – 13:00
Preliminary insights of the EIB Market Study
European Investment Bank, FEBEA and AICCON
13:00 – 14:30
Networking lunch
14:30 – 18:00
Workshop on Financial Opportunities (two parts)
Part 1: Matchmaking financial opportunities among FEBEA members to foster mutual collaboration. Exploring how members can identify and develop investment opportunities together. [Restricted to members only]
Part 2: Dialogue with CEB, EIB, SIFTA, and EIF on new financial opportunities and how to improve current services offered.
14:30 – 18:00
Workshop on Advocacy and Outreach: Strengthening Our Collective Voice
This workshop will introduce a practical guide to support advocacy work at national level and show how it connects to broader European efforts. Participants will share experiences, learn how to adapt strategies to their own context, and explore how to work together more effectively with support from the FEBEA team
14:30 – 18:00
Workshop on Models of Participatory Governance
Explores how ethical banks can involve their stakeholders to co-create value and support the organization’s mission, governance and community.
by Banca Etica
14:30 – 18:00
FEBEA Youth Working Group Training
Dedicated training for the FEBEA Youth Working Group.
This workshop is implemented under the Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) managed by the EIB and funded by the European Union under the InvestEU Advisory Hub.
18:00 – 20:00
Leisure activities
Tour around the Insane Asylum Museum in San Servolo
Basketball game
Venetian cards‘ game
20:00
Dinner
at San Servolo Island
Simultaneous interpretation EN – ITA
8:15 – 9:00
Registration of participants
9:00 – 9:20
Welcome by Presidents
Pedro M. Sasia Santos, President of FEBEA
Aldo Soldi, President of Banca Etica.
10:00 – 11:00
Mario Nava, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
European Commission
11:00 – 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 – 13:15
13:15 – 14:15
Moderated by Daniel Sorrosal, Secretary General of FEBEA
14:15 – 14:30
Closing remarks and presentation of the new President
14:30
Networking Lunch
Simultaneous interpretation ITA-EN will only be provided at the welcome event on the 23rd of September and the Public Conference on the 25th.
Access by Invitation Only
This event is open by invitation only to FEBEA and Banca Etica guests. To register, please make sure that you have received an invitation, and contact maria.elejalde@febea.org should you have any requests or questions regarding access.
San Servolo Island
Most activities described in this program will be held on San Servolo Island, a 20-minute boat ride from Venice city center. Please take this logistical detail into account when organizing your accommodation and travel.
Insane Asylum Museum tour
Those interested in joining the San Servolo museum tour should book their place by contacting gspiller@bancaetica.com. Please confirm your participation as soon as possible, as places are limited. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
San Servolo Island, Venice.
The FEBEA 2026 Annual Conference will take place on San Servolo Island, which is easily accessible by boat departing near Piazza San Marco.
Accommodation is also available on San Servolo Island, allowing you to reach the meeting venues easily. The island is very small (less than 5 hectares), so all locations are within walking distance.
As you probably know Venice is affected by overtourism and we recommend you to book your accommodation as soon as possible.
For any enquiries contact maria.elejalde@febea.org or relazioni.istituzionali@bancaetica.com
The FEBEA Annual conference brings together practitioners and experts in the filed of ethical finance and social economy at European and international level. The FEBEA annual event is an unique opportunity to exchange on the challenges and opportunities faced by ethical finance actors with respect to the changing social and political context.
Founded in Brussels in 2001, FEBEA is the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers, uniting 34 financial institutions from 17 European countries to champion ethical and social finance across Europe. The Federation is dedicated to fostering a fairer, more sustainable, and inclusive society by:
Founded in 1998, Banca Etica is an italian-spanish transnational cooperative and ethical bank, dedicated to financing social and environmental projects that promote the common good. Operating transparently with participatory governance, it prioritizes sustainability, social justice, and democratic decision-making over profit maximization. While providing standard banking services like savings, loans, and investments, Banca Etica rigorously screens all operations to ensure they align with strong ethical principles, rejecting speculation, arms financing, and fossil fuels.
