ECTP Conference 2026: preliminary programme released

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 Built4People is delighted to announce that the European Construction and sustainable built environment Technology Platform (ECTP) has released a preliminary programme for its 2026 annual conference.

Taking place between 26–27 May 2026 at the Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie in Brussels, Belgium, this year’s conference is entitled “Building Europe’s Competitiveness in the Built Environment: from Strategic Vision to Industrial Impact”.

The preliminary programme provides a first overview of the main sessions, topics and speakers, and reflects the three major priorities of this year’s event:

  • Looking towards a resilient, decarbonised, adaptive and regenerative built environment
  • How to create an enriching, inclusive and health-improving built environment
  • Examining a competitive, digitalised and circular value chain

The event will bring together key stakeholders from across the construction and built environment value chain to discuss future priorities in research and innovation, share the updated Position Papers of the ECTP Committees, and launch the discussions for the revision of the Strategic Research Agenda (SRIA).

Among the wide range of sessions covering key topics such as decarbonisation, circularity, digitalisation and innovation in the built environment, two sessions may be of particular interest for the Built4People community:

26 May (17:30–18:15) “History and state-of-play of the Built4People Innovation Clusters network (B4PIC network). Signing Ceremony of B4PIC Charters by new Emerging B4PICs”

Organised by the ECTP Secretariat and the Built4People Partnership management team.

This session will provide a clear overview of what the Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PICs) are and their role in strengthening innovation at national and regional levels. Participants will also learn about the current state of the network, which already brings together 34 Built4People Innovation Clusters from 21 different EU-countries, and beyond.

The session will be followed by a Signing Ceremony, during which prospective B4PICs will officially sign their B4PIC Charters, becoming Emerging Built4People Innovation Clusters and committing to the maturation process.

27 May (10:20–11:35) “NEB Facility: which achievements, which gaps?”

Organised by Dowel Innovation.

This session will focus on the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility and will provide an overview of the main achievements so far, as well as the existing gaps and future challenges. It will be particularly relevant for stakeholders involved in research, innovation and implementation activities linked to the built environment.

We invite you to explore the preliminary draft programme and secure your place at the Conference.

Early-bird registration is open until 31 March 2026, so make sure to register in time to benefit from the reduced rate.

In addition, ECTP members benefit from an extra 30% discount. If you are an ECTP member, please check your email inbox—a dedicated registration link with the member discount has already been sent.

Join ECTP and members of the B4P Network in Brussels to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration and shape the future of the built environment in Europe.