MEP Borja Giménez Larraz (EPP), Rapporteur for EPP plan to cut red tape for housing
Barbara Bonvissuto, Director – Ecosystems III: Construction, Machinery and Standardisation, DG GROW, European Commission
Elina Bardram, Director, Climate Resilience & Information Management, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Josefina Lindblom, Senior Policy Officer, DG ENV, European Commission
Blaz Kurnik, Head of Unit for Climate Risk and Resilience, European Environment Agency (EEA)
Frederik Ceulemans, Alderman of Urban Renewal, Climate, Citizen Participation and Dutch-language Affairs, City of Brussels Hello, I am 35 years old and live in the centre of Brussels. I have a background in architecture. My love for the City of Brussels arose during these studies. The city has given me the freedom to develop myself. Because our city is pre-eminently a free city, where everyone can feel at home. It is this uniqueness of Brussels that brought me into politics. I look at the city as a great design task where architecture, sociology, anthropology, economics and sustainability come together.
As a dreamer and interior designer, I always look at our streets, squares and parks with a forward-looking eye. Without sparing our beautiful architectural heritage. After all, for me, a city is mainly built with people, and not just on a drawing board.
In my role as alderman of climate, urban renewal, citizen participation and Dutch-language affairs, I want to build a sustainable and future-proof city, together with all residents of Brussels.
Fleming Voetmann, Vice President for External Relations and Sustainability, VELUX
Sorcha Edwards, Secretary General, Housing Europe Sorcha is responsible for the institutional relations and the overall coordination of the Secretariat’s work.
At the same time, Sorcha is the face of Housing Europe in Brussels and also makes the link between the Board and the rest of the organization’s structure.
Laura Pallares, Head of Europe, World Green Building Council
Angeliki Konstantinopoulou, Executive Director, Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA) To discuss speaking opportunities at the event, please contact:
Simon Hayman at simon.hayman@techforclimateaction.com
The EU Sustainable Construction Conference 2026 will bring together policymakers, city leaders, industry and innovators to examine the practical steps needed to deliver faster, more circular and more affordable construction across Europe. As the next MFF takes shape, the programme will focus on the levers that most influence Europe’s ability to build, including permitting reform, circular material markets, digital tools, resilient design and high-quality, energy-efficient housing.
Through keynote discussions and targeted sessions on competitiveness, climate resilience and digital procurement, the conference provides a timely platform for shaping the policies and partnerships that will guide Europe’s construction sector in the years ahead.
Ralph Cochrane, Editor, TechforClimateAction.TV (confirmed)
Speakers to be announced
Streamlining planning and permitting so Europe can deliver construction and renovation projects faster and more predictably.
Speakers to be announced
SME Lightning Talk on Permitting, Materials or Construction Automation
Accelerating Europe’s shift from linear to circular construction with stronger material markets and clearer rules.
Speakers to be announced
SME Lightning Talk on Circular materials, reuse technologies or data-driven secondary material marketplaces
Delivering high-quality, low-carbon homes through smarter policy, better finance and more effective renovation.
Speakers to be announced
SME Lightning Talk on Energy-efficient renovation or community-level housing innovation
Preparing Europe’s buildings and infrastructure for a climate-strained future through stronger design, planning and risk intelligence.
Speakers to be announced
SME Lightning Talk on Climate-resilient design, flood or heat adaptation technology
Leveraging AI, digital twins and modern procurement systems to streamline project delivery, strengthen transparency and compliance, and accelerate the shift to circular, high-performance construction across Europe.
Speakers to be announced
SME Lightning Talk on AI-enabled procurement, digital twins or automated project delivery
Ralph Cochrane, Editor, TechforClimateAction.TV (confirmed)
Please note the agenda is subject to change
To discuss speaking opportunities at the event, please contact:
Simon Hayman at simon.hayman@techforclimateaction.com
MotisCo is an events organizer and events consultancy business. We specialize in bringing communities together to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Through our own initiative events and strategic partnerships, our goal is to support existing efforts and build new networks to achieve meaningful change. The choices we make now will have a profound impact on our future. Start today, for tomorrow.
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Applies to: Corporate, Trade Association, Law / Public Affairs Firm
Applies to: NGO/Not-for-Profit
Applies to: Academic / Student
Applies to: European Commission / Parliament / Council, EU Permanent Representatives, National Government / Regulator & Diplomatic Mission to the EU, Local Government / City Officials, Press
Please kindly note that this is a fully in-person event, there will be no virtual element to this event, so please only register if you are able to physically participate in Brussels.
This is a paid event, please see registration fees for each organisation type in the table below.
***Early Bird prices will apply until midnight on 6 September, 2024***
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