Join us on 14 May in Zagreb, Croatia for a strategic forum dedicated to exchanging concrete experiences, policies, and financial models for the deep renovation of multi-apartment buildings in Central and Eastern Europe. The goal is to connect policymakers, financiers, local stakeholders, and citizens to jointly address the challenge of energy poverty.
Bringing together participants from Croatia, Estonia, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia, the conference will cover renovation and climate plans, practical financing models to support vulnerable households, and a showcase of tools, solutions, and best practices from EU projects and partner cities.
Why attend:
- Exchange experiences on the implementation of National Renovation Plans and Social Climate Plans in CEE countries
- Discover practical financing models and tools for involving energy-poor citizens in renovation processes
- Connect with project leaders, local authorities, and financial institutions to foster new partnerships
- Strengthen local capacities through best practice examples with stakeholders from Ptuj, Čakovec, Alba Iulia, Tartu, and Warsaw
Who should attend:
This forum is designed for policymakers, financiers, local authorities, housing associations, civil society organisations, and citizens engaged in or affected by building renovation across Central and Eastern Europe.
Conference Agenda
Venue: Hrvatsko novinarsko društvo, Perkovčeva street 2, 10000, Zagreb
May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
09:30 – Arrival & Registration
10:00 – Official Welcome & Opening Remarks.
10:30 – Practical solutions to renovation. The presentation of project CEESEN-BENDER tools and results.
12:00 – Coffee break
12:30 – Practical tool showcase.
13:30 – Lunch
15:00 – Panel Discussion: Policy and Practice — national renovation plans and social climate strategies translated into local actions.
16:15–17:30 – Panel Discussion: Energy Observatories and practical tools as a solution for addressing energy poverty.
18:30 – Networking Dinner (for all conference participants)
Speaker announcements coming soon!
The CEESEN-Bender project has received funding from the European Union’s Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE 2021-2027) under grant agreement n° LIFE 101120994.
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