On 24 March, Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, will host her first implementation dialogue of 2026. The discussion will focus on European venture and growth capital funds, which play a key role in financing the EU economy, including innovative companies and strategic initiatives. A more dynamic and integrated European market for such funds is essential for unlocking the EU’s growth potential and strengthening its global competitiveness.

The dialogue will seek stakeholder feedback on the barriers that hinder the scale and cross-border flows of venture and growth capital available in the EU. In particular, the event will explore possible adjustments to the European Venture Capital Funds (EuVECA) Regulation and the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (AIFMD). Participants will be invited to share ideas on how to boost the competitiveness of European venture and growth capital fund managers and help them operate across the single market while minimising compliance burdens. 

The input gathered will support the Commission’s policy work under the Savings and Investments Union and, more broadly, the Competitiveness Compass, in particular the efforts to improve access to finance for innovative companies in the EU. The dialogue complements the Commission’s call for evidence and the accompanying open public consultation and targeted consultation on the European venture and growth capital funds reform. 

Please note that this event is by invitation only and not open for registration.

The invitation is strictly personal and non‑transferrable.

• 24 MARCH 2026

• financial services | banking
• Tuesday 24 March 2026, 10:30 - 11:30 (CET)
• Online only