MARKING THE 2026 LAUNCH

FORTUNE 500 EUROPE

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE | MARKET OPEN

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 7:30AM

Join Fortune as we unveil the Fortune 500 Europe, the benchmark for Europe’s largest companies.

Be among the first to celebrate this landmark launch with fellow Comms, PR and Marketing leaders from companies featured on this year’s list, at the prestigious London Stock Exchange.

Connect with peers from across Europe’s leading companies, celebrate your organisation’s place on the list, and be part of the conversation around one of Fortune’s most significant new European franchises.

Hosted by Kamal Ahmed, Executive Editorial Director, Europe; and Grethe Schepers, List Director.

PROGRAM

07:30 AM – Welcome in the VIP Room.

08:00 AM – Market Open Ceremony, marked by the ceremonial ringing of the London Stock Exchange bell, and launch of the Fortune 500 Europe 2026

08:10 AM – Opening remarks from Laura Craft, Group Director, Business Marketing, Markets, London Stock Exchange and Grethe Schepers, Lists Director, Europe, Fortune, followed by the presentation of the glass tablet and the signing of the London Stock Exchange Welcome Book.

Breakfast will be served throughout.

09:30 AM – Event concludes

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