19 November 2025 - 20 November 2025
4020 Liège, Belgium
Esp. de l'Europe 2
Palais des Congrès Liège, Belgium
Retrofit Innovation Summit
Welcome to the RETROFIT INNOVATION SUMMIT! Why Innovate during Crisis ?
Join us at the Palais des Congrès in Liège (Belgium) for an international event dedicated to innovations in the retrofitting value chain: 2 days of event, with possibility to come only 1 of the 2 days (more information to come): 19-20 November 2025.
Bringing together professionals from the construction value chain — including architects, contractors, engineers, reused materials specialists, banks and industry leaders — this event will explore innovative approaches to help accelerating the retrofit rates.
Save the Date and be part of the change! Register now to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Please note that there will be a participation fee for this event. Don’t worry – more info on pricing and registration is coming soon!
Building on a successful previous event
This summit follows the “Challenge de la Construction – Level 1” organised by GreenWin in 2023, which focused on the key (f)actors of inspiring renovation. The Retrofit Innovation Summit takes the conversation further — diving deeper into collaborative methods and systemic innovations in energy retrofit projects.
Organised by GreenWin with the support of AWEX and RENOW Strategic Innovation Initiative (#Wallonie Plan de Relance/S3)
Key topics addressed during the event?
Plenary sessions:
o Why innovate in times of crisis?
o The importance of territorial programming to trigger a real scaling-up of deep renovations
o New ways of collaborating in the value chain
o European priorities regarding renovation
· Supporting uncertainty and resistance to change for supply-side actors
o Training to Address Numerous Challenges
o Turning Uncertainty into Leverage: Integrating digital solutions into companies renovation strategies
o ESG and European Taxonomy: banks and investors are increasingly attentive to ESG criteria, green taxonomy etc,…. Decarbonise is crucial to still gain their support.
· Managing renovation in occupied sites
o Public Buildings: eenovating schools, administrations, museums, and universities requires careful planning to minimize disruptions.
o Public Housing: ensuring the safety and comfort of occupants while carrying out the work is a major challenge.
o Private buildings: renovating offices, houses, condominiums…
· Smart Territories: Data Serving Renovation Strategies
o Collaborative Digital Tools for communication and efficiency improvements.
o Connected Buildings and Augmented Cities: towards a retrofitting intelligence.
o Resilient Territorial Ecosystems: Sharing data and developing collective renovation strategies to strengthen territorial resilience.
· Industrialised renovation value chain
o Energy Systems, Bathrooms, Kitchens: Industrialising these elements can reduce costs and improve quality.
o Envelopes and Constructive Systems: Using innovative materials and techniques can accelerate renovation projects.
o Logistics and Transport: Optimising the supply chain is crucial for project success.
· Considering reuse from the design stage
o Building renovation project: a reuse designed project
o Building Reuse: designing buildings with a reuse perspective when needing improvement can reduce waste and long-term costs.
· District renovation and financing
o OSS for Private Housing: One-stop solutions can simplify the renovation process for private homeowners.
o Regulatory Sandboxes and Innovation Partnerships: These initiatives can encourage innovation and facilitate the implementation of new technologies.
o Public/private Renovation Financing: Finding funding sources, including for households in energy poverty, is essential for project success.
See you at RETROFIT INNOVATION SUMMIT 2025!
How do participants benefit from attending the event?
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT
🔗 Meaningful networking
Meet and connect with professionals from across the construction and renovation ecosystem — architects, contractors, engineers, industry innovators, and circular building experts. Build relationships that can spark new collaborations and future research or commercial partnerships.
🧠 Insightful knowledge sharing
Learn from leading voices in the field of retrofit and innovation. Our speakers will share european projects deliverables, innovative company solutions, and strategic perspectives needed for the value chain new ways of collaborating.
💡 Fresh inspiration
Get inspired by ideas and pioneering projects that are transforming the way we approach renovation. Leave with renewed motivation and a clearer vision of your role in the transition.
📈 Stay ahead of the curve: Explore solutions & innovations
Discover the latest materials, tools, digital solutions and models shaping the future of energy renovation and collaborative construction.
📣 Boost your brand visibility
Showcase your expertise or solutions in front of an audience of engaged searchers and decision-makers. Whether you're a startup, SME or established player — it’s a chance to shine.
🎯 Career & skill development
Gain new skills, explore emerging roles in the renovation value chain.
🌍 Direct access to leaders
Engage directly with innovators, researchers and policy influencers who are driving change in retrofitting, energy efficiency, and reuse.
🤝 Foster cross-sector collaboration
The summit is all about working together differently. Join conversations that break silos and promote smarter, more integrated project delivery.
🎉 And, yes, enjoy it!
Expect an energising atmosphere, interactive formats, and great moments to share. Because building the future can be serious AND fun.