5th Built4People Stakeholders Forum: Full Programme Available

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The 5th Built4People Partnership Stakeholders Forum, “Building Europe’s Resilient Future”, organised by the European Commission, CINEA, ECTP and ENCORD, is just around the corner.

7 October 2026 | 9:00–16:30 CEST (doors open 8h30)

Buildwise Zaventem, Brussels (Kleine Kloosterstraat 23, 1932 Zaventem)

Bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, researchers and key stakeholders, the Forum will explore how research, innovation and collaboration can contribute to building a more resilient European built environment.

This year’s programme focuses on “From securing Europe’s built environment, to transforming how we use resources, scaling how we build, harnessing intelligence, and ultimately delivering resilient places for people.”

📋 The full programme is now available:

8h30-9h30          Registration and good morning coffee

9h30-9h40          Welcome by the Built4People Partnership Management Team (DG ENER, CINEA, ECTP, ENCORD)

9h40-10h05        Keynote “Resilience by Design: Building a Europe Ready for an Uncertain Future”, Captain João Galocha, Military Counsellor in the Portuguese Delegation to NATO

10h05-11h05      Panel 1: From Vulnerability to Resilience: Securing Europe’s Built Environment, moderated by Sami Kazi, VTT

  • Rita Moura, Director of Innovation, Teixeira Duarte
  • Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis, Professor of Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure; Director, UCL Centre for Global Infrastructure Resilience; ​the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London 
  • Niall Buckley, Senior Project Manager, IES, Resilience of the Built Environment Cluster, Coordinator of the Minority Report project
  • Emmanuelle Frénéat, Group Chief Technical Officer, EGIS

11h05-12h05      Panel 2: Circular by Design: Building Europe’s Resource-Efficient Future, moderated by Cornelia Partsch, ECTP

  • Marianne Haavardsholm Aandahl, National Experto to the EC – Energy; NCP, Horizon Europe – Energy, Research Council of Norway (RCN)
  • Ilari Aho, Head of Glabal Business Sustainability, Georg Fischer
  • Isabel Rodríguez Maribona, Technology Director, Energy, Climate & Global Transition, TECNALIA
  • Valia Tsiala, Senior Technical Offcier, EBC
  • Roy Pennings, Senior EU Projects Manager, CERN

12h05-13h05      Panel 3: From Innovation to Impact: Industrialising and Scaling Up Construction, moderated by Magnus Österbring, ENCORD

  • Natalia Zebrowska, Head of Unit – Construction, EC DG GROW, H1
  • Javier Bonilla Diaz, Senior Manager, Innovation Strategy & Digital, ACCIONA
  • Celina Solari, Senior Innovation R&D Project Manager, RINA, Coordinator of the MULTICLIMACT project
  • Tim van Ee, Consultant & Knowledge Manager – Conceptual and Industrialised Construction Department of Digital Built Environment, TNO
  • Maira Madala, EU Public Affair Manager, Knauf Insulation

13h05-14h05   Lunch break

14h05-15h05      Panel 4: Boosting Competitiveness: AI, Robotics and the Future of the Built Environment, moderated by Vedran Angebrandt, CINEA

  • Stavros Stamatoukos, Policy officer, Digitalisation and AI, EC DG ENER.B4 – Digitalisation, Competitiveness, Research & Innovation
  • José Solís Hernández, Research & Innovation Director, CEMOSA
  • Miguel Segarra, Senior Vice President of Innovation, DRAGADOS
  • Rosie Shapiro, VP of Partnerships, CivicLabs

15h05-16h05      Panel 5: People at the Heart of Resilience: Scaling People-Centred Innovation, moderated by Clémentine Coujard, Dowel Innovation

  • Stefan Moser, Head of the Housing Task Force at European Commission
  • Edward Woods, Head of R&D | Innovation | Venture Capital, Bouygues Construction, ECTP President
  • Masi Mohammadi, Professor and Chair of Smart Architectural Technologies, Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Floridea Di Ciommo, Director of cambiaMO, Coordinator of the InclusiveSpaces project
  • Vera Winthagen, Deputy Head of NEB Unit, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

16h05-16h20      Special Session on B4PIC network, moderated by Nerea Gómez, ECTP

16h20-16h30      Round up and closing

Join us on 7 October 2026 and discover the latest perspectives, initiatives and solutions shaping Europe’s resilient built environment.

Registration closed on 30 September at 17:30 CEST. For last minute registration, please contact info@built4people.eu

Don’t miss the 5th Built4People Partnership Stakeholders Forum: “Building Europe’s Resilient Future”

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7 October 2026 | 09:00–16:30 CEST

Buildwise Zaventem, Brussels

The countdown is on! The 5th Built4People Partnership Stakeholders Forum, “Building Europe’s Resilient Future”, organised by the European Commission, CINEA, ECTP and ENCORD, will take place on 7 October in Zaventem, Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, researchers and key stakeholders to discuss how research, innovation and collaboration can help build a more resilient European built environment.

With an engaging programme of five high-level panels, the Forum will explore key dimensions of resilience, from security and circularity to industrialisation, artificial intelligence, robotics and people-centred innovation.

The event will also feature a special session on the Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PIC) network, including the signing ceremony of the Built4People Charters by the new B4PICs.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the conversation and connect with leading voices shaping the resilient, sustainable and people-centred built environment of tomorrow.

👉 Register now and secure your spot here.

DRAFT AGENDA

8h30      Registration and good morning coffee

9h30-13h00 Morning session

Welcome

High-level keynote – focus on the B4P SHF motto: “Building Europe’s Resilient Future”

Panel 1: “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Securing Europe’s Built Environment”

Panel 2: “Circular by Design: Building Europe’s Resource-Efficient Future”

Panel 3: “From Innovation to Impact: Industrialising and Scaling Up Construction”

13h00-14h00     Lunch

14h00-16h30 Afternoon session

Panel 4: “Boosting Competitiveness: AI, Robotics and the Future of the Built Environment”

Panel 5: “People at the Heart of Resilience: Scaling People-Centred Innovation”

Special Session on the B4PIC network, incl. Signing Ceremony of B4PIC Charters by new B4PICs

Closing

16h30 End of the event

Built4People Partnership Stakeholders Forum

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Save the date! The 5th Built4People Partnership Stakeholders Forum “Building Europe’s Resilient Future” is coming this October

7 October 2026 | 09h00 – 16h30 CEST

Buildwise Zaventem, Brussels (Kleine Kloosterstraat 23, 1932 Zaventem)

The 5th Built4People Partnership Stakeholders Forum, organised by the European Commission, CINEA, the European Construction and sustainable built environment Technology Platform (ECTP) and the European Network of Construction Companies for Research & Development (ENCORD), will take place on 7 October 2026, from 09:00 to 16:30 CEST, at Buildwise (Kleine Kloosterstraat 23, 1932 Zaventem, Brussels).

Celebrating its fifth edition, this year’s Forum will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and key stakeholders from across Europe to explore how research, innovation and collaboration can strengthen the resilience of the built environment. Under this year’s motto, the event will focus on advancing resilient, sustainable and people-centred solutions to address Europe’s evolving environmental, societal and economic challenges.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with high-level representatives from the European Commission and leading experts through keynote speeches, policy discussions and interactive exchanges. The programme will address some of the most pressing priorities shaping the future of the built environment, including:

  • defence, preparedness, security and technological sovereignty in the built environment;
  • circularity and resource-efficient construction solutions;
  • industrialisation and scale-up in construction;
  • the role of artificial intelligence and robotics in supporting climate resilience and the robustness of the built environment;
  • affordable housing as a driver for inclusive and resilient communities;
  • the New European Bauhaus and the transition beyond pilot projects.

The Forum will also provide an opportunity to discuss the future of the Built4People Partnership, including its phasing-out strategy and legacy towards FP10. In addition, participants will witness the Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PICs) Charter Signing Ceremony, during which a new cohort of prospective B4PICs will officially sign the Built4People Charter and become Emerging B4PICs. The event will also celebrate the continued growth of the B4PIC community through a Declaration of Further Level of Maturity, recognising the progression of the most advanced B4PICs from Emerging to Established status.

Secure your spot by registering here.

The preliminary agenda will be published soon. Stay tuned for further announcements, including confirmed speakers and the full programme.

How can STAR*track tools help the built environment transition towards a sustainable and competitive future?

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On 22 June 2026, representatives of businesses, academia, and public and professional organisations came together for an event delivered by STAR*track Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) e-CODOMH to discuss this key question.

The workshop, “Innovation Tools for the Construction Industry: Compliance and Sustainability in the Context of the New CPR 2024”, was opened by George Iliadis, e-CODOMH, and Yiannis Koulizakos, EBETAM A.E. – MIRTEC S.A.. In their opening remarks, both speakers highlighted the importance of compliance, sustainability and innovation in the new era of the building and construction industry.

Compliance and Sustainability Under Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 (CPR)

The first session focused on the new European Union (EU) Construction Products Regulation (CPR), with executives from the General Secretariat for Industry (GSI) presenting the requirements for economic operators and the challenges associated with implementing the regulation.

During the session, presenters emphasised that environmental sustainability in the new regulation is now established as a mandatory and measurable parameter for construction products.

The discussion highlighted the growing importance of sustainability requirements within the European construction sector and the need for businesses to prepare for the new regulatory landscape.

Innovation Tools for the Construction Industry – The STAR*track Tools

The second session showcased a range of practical tools developed through the STAR*track project to support innovation across the built environment.

Konstantina (Dia) Andreouli of e-CODOMH introduced the Greek B4PIC, before a series of presentations explored the project’s available digital tools and resources.

These included:

  • The Metabuilding Platform – Asier Hernandez Minaberry, from prpject partner Metabuilding, presented the platform, its tools and services designed to support the built environment ecosystem.
  • Digital Product Passport (DPP) – Agnese Riccetti, from project partner EcoWise, analysed the Digital Product Passport tool, which aims to become a key information portal for regulators, builders and architects.
  • Funding Opportunities – Vasiliki Tsotoulidi, R-NanoLab, presented a practical guide to European public funding opportunities available to organisations working within the built environment.

Supporting the Transition to a Sustainable Built Environment

The workshop highlighted that incorporating innovation, compliance and sustainability into every area of the built environment is no longer optional—it is a necessity.

By developing practical digital tools and supporting collaboration across industry, research and public organisations, the STAR*track project is helping businesses navigate regulatory change while accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and competitive European construction sector.

Built4People and the STAR*track project would like to thank all attendees and presenters for their valuable contributions to the event.

Learn more about the STAR*track project.

Expanding the Built4People Innovation Clusters Network: three new B4PICs sign the charter at ECTP Conference 2026

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One of the highlights of the ECTP Conference 2026, held in Brussels on 26–27 May, was the session dedicated to the evolution and future development of the Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PIC)  Network.

The session showcased the progress achieved by the B4PIC Network in strengthening collaboration, accelerating innovation uptake and fostering regional engagement across Europe’s built environment ecosystem. By connecting research organisations, industry actors, public authorities and local stakeholders, B4PICs play a key role in translating European research and innovation results into tangible impact on the ground.

Opening the session, Anastasiya Yurchyshyna, Secretary General of ECTP, recalled the vision and objectives of the Built4People co-programmed partnership under Horizon Europe, highlighting its mission to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable, climate-neutral and people-centric built environment. She also presented the current state of the B4PIC Network, which today brings together 34 B4PICs from 21 countries across the EU and beyond. Of these, 26 had already achieved Emerging B4PIC status, while eight were recognised as Prospective B4PICs, demonstrating the growing interest in joining the network and contributing to its objectives.

A key moment of the session was the B4PIC signing ceremony, during which three Prospective B4PICs officially signed their B4PIC Charters and became Emerging B4PICs:

  • ARIC Cluster (Rioja Association for Innovation in Construction): ARIC is a non-profit association made up of companies and different entities that cover the entire value chain of the construction sector and share an interest in promoting its sustainable and balanced development.

  • Digital Innovation Cluster for the Built Environment (DICE): DICE seeks to establish a value-chain of digital planning and construction for smart buildings and smart cities, and bring a data-driven perspective to B4PIC’s physical-built environment innovation ecosystem (data-driven design and engineering, wireless infrastructures, and digital planning tools).

  • Xylofutur: The national competitiveness cluster for the forest-wood-chemical sector in France, aims to develop the competitiveness of the sector through Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) and to sustainably meet the needs of industry and society while preserving resources.

The signing marked an important milestone in the continued expansion of the network and reaffirmed the commitment of regional innovation ecosystems across Europe to support collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation deployment in the built environment sector.

As the Built4People Partnership continues to mobilise stakeholders across the value chain, the growing B4PIC Network demonstrates the importance of place-based innovation ecosystems in bringing European research closer to markets, citizens and regions.

The ceremony also highlighted the increasing momentum behind the network and its contribution to amplifying the impact of both Built4People and ECTP activities, creating stronger links between European initiatives and regional implementation. With new members joining and existing clusters further strengthening their activities, the B4PIC Network continues to play a central role in ensuring that innovation reaches the local level and contributes to a more sustainable, resilient and people-centred built environment across Europe.

ECTP Conference 2026 in Brussels: advancing Europe’s competitiveness in the built environment

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On 26–27 May 2026, the European Construction and sustainable built environment Technology Platform (ECTP) gathered in Brussels for its biannual conference under the motto “Building Europe’s competitiveness in the built environment: from strategic vision to industrial impact”. 

The event brought together representatives from industry, research, policy and innovation communities across Europe to reflect on how the built environment sector can respond to today’s pressing challenges while strengthening Europe’s long-term competitiveness, sustainability and resilience. 

Discussions throughout the conference highlighted the accelerating transformation of the sector, driven by the need to deliver climate-neutral, resource-efficient and people-centred solutions. A strong emphasis was placed on the role of research and innovation in bridging strategic European Union (EU) ambitions with real industrial deployment, ensuring that new knowledge and technologies translate into tangible impact across the entire value chain. 

Keynote interventions set the tone for the discussions, addressing how cross-sectoral innovation can unlock new opportunities for the construction ecosystem. Topics included the potential of dual-use technologies and the growing importance of systems thinking to maximise value creation in the built environment. 

Across the conference, participants explored how Europe can scale up digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven approaches to improve decision-making, productivity and sustainability. From advanced modelling and real-time monitoring to emerging AI-enabled processes, the discussions reinforced the importance of interoperable data ecosystems and trustworthy digital frameworks to support the green and digital transition. 

Circularity also emerged as a central theme, particularly in relation to the challenges of delivering affordable, resource-efficient housing. The need to integrate circular principles across the full lifecycle of buildings—while addressing regulatory, economic and operational barriers—was widely recognised as essential for achieving Europe’s climate objectives. 

At the same time, innovation in construction processes and technologies was highlighted as a key driver for transformation, with a focus on automation, robotics, advanced design approaches and next-generation digital tools capable of improving safety, productivity and sustainability. 

The conference also reinforced the importance of human-centric approaches, ensuring that innovation in the built environment contributes to inclusive, healthy and liveable spaces for all generations. This vision strongly aligns with the principles of the Built4People Partnership, which aims to catalyse the transition towards a sustainable, climate-neutral, smart and people-centric built environment. 

Within this context, the role of collaboration across European initiatives and networks was clearly emphasised. The evolution of innovation ecosystems such as regional clusters and thematic partnerships demonstrated how coordination across scales—from the local to the European level—can accelerate the uptake of research results and strengthen the impact of innovation on the ground. 

Finally, cultural heritage, regeneration, and emerging frameworks such as digital building logbooks and product passports were also recognised as important enablers of the sector’s transformation, highlighting the need for integrated approaches that combine policy, technology and market uptake. 

Overall, the conference confirmed the growing momentum across Europe to align strategic research agendas with industrial needs and societal priorities. It was also reinforced by the role of ECTP and Built4People in shaping a coherent, impactful innovation ecosystem for the built environment—one that is capable of delivering on Europe’s ambitions for sustainability, competitiveness and quality of life. 

 

From Collaboration to Innovation: Syxis Gathered Europe’s Built Environment Community in Vilnius

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Bringing Together the European Built Environment Community

On 13 May 2026, the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Hub hosted the international conference “From Sustainability to Funded Innovation”, an event organised by the Built4People Innovation Cluster Syxis together with its co-organisers and ecosystem partners, including VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Hub, NCP and Research Council of Lithuania.

The event created a collaborative space where academia, industry, innovation actors and institutional representatives could exchange perspectives on the future of sustainable construction, exploring how shared expertise and cross-sector cooperation can generate concrete pathways toward European innovation initiatives.

Syxis’ Vision: Connecting People, Ideas and Innovation

As an innovation hub active within the European built environment landscape and part of the Built4People Innovation Cluster activities, Syxis designed the event with the objective of strengthening engagement, collaboration and co-creation among stakeholders working on sustainability and innovation. The conference reflected the organisation’s broader mission of connecting people, competences and ideas in order to support transformative pathways capable of shaping a more sustainable future for the sector.

Rather than focusing only on funding opportunities, the event aimed to showcase how effective collaboration ecosystems are created in practice. Through interactive sessions, networking activities and project-oriented discussions, participants explored the dynamics behind successful European partnerships, from consortium building and pilot development to knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement.

Addressing the Challenges of the Built Environment Transition

Throughout the day, speakers addressed key challenges currently shaping the construction and built environment sectors, including sustainability transitions, circularity, digitalisation and resilience. Discussions highlighted how European frameworks such as Horizon Europe, Built4People and the New European Bauhaus continue to encourage integrated and multidisciplinary approaches to innovation.

Particular attention was given to the importance of pilot-driven methodologies and collaborative experimentation environments. Several presentations showcased how research organisations, companies and local actors can work together to test innovative solutions, validate technologies and accelerate the transition from ideas to scalable implementation scenarios.

The Role of Clusters and Collaborative Ecosystems

One of the central themes of the conference was the value of clusters and innovation communities in enabling meaningful cooperation across Europe. Drawing from experiences connected to the Built4People ecosystem, the event demonstrated how cluster-based collaboration can facilitate matchmaking, shared expertise, proposal development and the creation of long-term strategic partnerships.

The programme also included practical workshop activities focused on European call analysis and collaborative project-building exercises. Participants worked together to identify complementarities between organisations, discuss future pilot scenarios and explore concrete pathways for developing competitive Horizon Europe proposals.

Building the Future Through Engagement and Co-Creation

The Vilnius conference ultimately highlighted the growing importance of ecosystem-building within the European innovation landscape. By combining technical discussions, collaborative workshops and networking opportunities, the event reinforced the idea that the future of the built environment depends not only on technological advancement, but also on the capacity to create connected, engaged and interdisciplinary communities working toward shared sustainability goals.

STAR*track general meeting advances collaboration and innovation in Bolzano

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This week, STAR*track project partners gathered in Bolzano, Italy, for the project’s three-day bi-annual General Meeting.

Hosted by project partner, Eurac Research, at NOI Techpark, the meeting offered a chance for partners to collaborate, knowledge-share and progress plans to strengthen the Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) Network, with the collective aim of advancing sustainable and circular innovation across the European built environment.

As well as progress updates and key happenings from across the project, agenda highlights included:

Local Italian innovation

Chiara Dipasquale (Würth Italia) presenting their innovation startegy.

Partners enjoyed a comprehensive overview of the local Italian innovation ecosystem, with a spotlight on relevant case studies that highlight how collaboration between public/private stakeholders, alongside grants, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary platforms, can help drive sustainable advancements in the construction sector.

B4PIC best practices

Project partners discussing B4PIC best practices in Bolzano Italy.

A roundtable session was held to discuss and identify Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) best practices and lessons learnt so far from STAR*track’s dedicated cluster maturation process.

These practices will be added to a special project booklet (watch this space for its release announcement!).

Site visit: Eurac Research’s laboratories

Eurac’s Façade System Interactions lab, in NOI Techpark, Bolzano, Italy.

Partners had the opportunity to visit Eurac Research’s laboratories, including the Façade System Interactions lab, where innovative building systems are tested to better understand how façade configurations influence energy performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant comfort. Through real-scale testing and comparative analysis, the laboratory supports the optimisation of sustainable building solutions and demonstrates how research and innovation can help improve the performance and resilience of the built environment.

Workshop on replication

Partners discussed how the B4PIC Network could inspire the creation of other sustainable networks across the European Union (EU) and beyond, and goals for the B4PIC Network’s own sustainability.

Learn more about the Built4People Partnership and STAR*track project.

STAR*track convenes in Bolzano to further project’s sustainability goals

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Today, STAR*track project partners are gathered in Bolzano, Italy, to mark the beginning of the project’s three-day bi-annual General Meeting, hosted by project partner, Eurac Research at NOI Techpark.

The first day of the project’s General Meeting was focused on a comprehensive overview of the local Italian innovation ecosystem.

Various workshops and discussions throughout the day aimed to shine a spotlight on relevant case studies that highlight how collaboration between public and private stakeholders, alongside grants, technology transfer, international networks, and interdisciplinary platforms, can drive sustainable advancements in the construction sector.

Key highlights from day one included:

  • Exploring South Tyrol’s innovation ecosystem and NOI Techpark’s role in supporting innovation, funding, and technology transfer.
  • Insights from IDM Südtirol on engaging companies and strengthening the construction sector.
  • Real experiences from regional & EU innovation ecosystems, including Habitech and the B4PIC Network.
  • Corporate perspectives from Würth Italia on innovation strategies and working with research & public funding.
  • Spotlight on STAR*track and the growing European B4PIC community.
  • Discovering the MetaBuilding digital ecosystem and cross-border Metacluster collaboration with project partners, ZAG and EURAC.
  • Inspiring case studies from various locally and EU-funded (Horizon Europe) companies, sharing lessons learned and replication potential.
  • A full day of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas—showcasing how EU support and strong partnerships are shaping the future of construction

A week in Bolzano

Stay tuned for more updates from Bolzano this week, as project partners continue to discuss and plan how STAR*track can further help to deliver a future for Europe that is sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive, in alignment with the New European Bauhaus’ (NEB) values.

Learn more about STAR*track.

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.