Event Information
Programme, theme, ground rules and frequently asked questions.
Overview
The ECB Forum on Central Banking is a three-day event bringing together policymakers, academics and market participants. The 2026 edition focuses on the long-run drivers of European competitiveness in a more fragmented global economy.
Theme: Shaping Europe's future — innovation, growth and stability.
Dates
Monday 29 June – Wednesday 1 July 2026
Venue
Penha Longa Resort
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linhó, 2714-511 Sintra, Portugal
Programme
Programme of the ECB Forum on Central Banking 2026. This programme may be subject to change without notice.
All times are local (WEST, UTC+1). Conference moderator: Claire Jones, US Economics Editor, Financial Times.
- 18:30
Opening reception and dinner
Dinner hosted by the Executive Board of the European Central Bank
- Introductory speech: Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank
A live stream of the dinner speech will begin at 20:00.
Ground rules
- Informal conversations inside the venue are off the record.
- Mealtime conversations are off the record.
- No photos, video or audio recordings inside the conference venue and common spaces (except designated broadcast areas).
- No social media posts about informal conversations or comments overheard during the event.
Registration & key deadlines
Attendance is by invitation only. Accredited media representatives must register in advance via the ECB Communications team.