Belgian Renovation Week 2024  

Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

In the pursuit of a greener and more liveable future, the significance of renovation has emerged as a cornerstone of change. Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of EU energy consumption and 36% of the energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings are therefore the single largest energy consumer in Europe. Heating, cooling and domestic hot water account for 80% of the energy that we, citizens, consume. As carbon emissions keep affecting our planet's health, and the drive for comfortable, energy-efficient homes becomes stronger, the need for creative and innovative solutions is more urgent than ever before.  

Belgium invites you to attend this event that surpasses conventional limitations and envisages a sustainable future. The Belgian Renovation Week is scheduled from the 15th to the 18th of January, taking place in Maison de la Poste (Tour & Taxis), Brussels.  

The event holds a special focus on European policy makers, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping regulations and standards that can propel the renovation movement.

Programme

Bellow you can find the topics that will be touched upon in the course of the four event days: 

Day 1: Navigating Renovation Challenges in the European Union

Day 2: Transitioning the Building Sector for Tomorrow

• With the session "Innovating Renovations: Pioneering the Future of Built Environment Transformation", co-hosted by VITO/EnergyVille and moderated by VITO/EnergyVille colleague Maarten De Groote 
• With the session "Energizing the Renovation Challenge: EPC as Guiding Policy Instrument", moderated by VITO/EnergyVille colleague Maarten De Groote

Day 3: Materials at the heart of the transition towards sustainable buildings

Day 4: Unlocking social innovations 

• With the session "Energy Renovation at a District Scale: What Opportunities, What Perspectives?", with our VITO/EnergyVille colleague Maarten De Groote participating as an expert panel member

Register for free

More details ON the Belgian Renovation website