Sustainable Places is the only annual international conference focused on showcasing results of EU projects on innovation for the built environment. The 8th edition, Sustainable Places 2020 (27-30 October 2020), will be held over four days in virtual format to facilitate thematic presentations and fruitful discussion on topics such as circular economy, digital twins, BIPV, local energy communities, sustainable digital infrastructure, etc. The SP2020 call for proposals firmly closes on 13th September.
In this new edition key note speakers will be:
- Christope Ménézo – Deputy Head of Solar Academy Graduate School – Host of SP2020
- Max Schulze – Chairman of the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance e.V.
- Margot Pinault – Policy Officer, European Commission, Directorate General for Energy Unit C.3- Energy Efficiency Policy and Financing
- Simon Perraud – Deputy Director, CEA Liten – Host of SP2020
Workshops & thematic tracks
The presence of 20 workshops within 6 thematic tracks will bring together more than 90 H2020 EU-funded projects and commercial entities to present and demonstrate various sustainability initiatives.
Track 1 - Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance
Track 2 - Innovative Commercial Building Technologies
Track 3 - Smart Grid Solutions: A Cornerstone for Future European Prosumers
- Energy Communities in Practice
- Flexibility 2.0: Demand Response and Self Consumption
- Peer 2 Peer Energy Trading Platforms
Track 4 - When Energy Meets Construction: Actors, Tools and Demonstrators
- Behavioural Change Towards EE by Utilizing ICT Tools
- BIM4EEB Interim Conference
- Sustainable Digital Tools for All Energy Actors
- Sustainable Energy Skills in the Construction Sector
Track 5 - European Building Renovation Cases in 2020 and Beyond
- Deep Renovation Joint Workshop 2.0
- Digitalization Tools for Energy-Efficient Renovation
- Innovative Solutions Supporting the NZEB renovation
- Integrated Home Renovation Services
Track 6 - Experienced Voices: Insights on Smart Sustainable Living and Well-being
- De-risking Energy Efficiency Investments
- Integration of Renewables in DHC for Sustainable Living
- Integrated Storage for Residential Buildings
- Renewable H&C Solutions for Buildings and Industry
- Smart Cities and Communities
- Sustainable Housing Supporting Health and Well-being
