Session: Help build the future of housing!

How do we accelerate the construction of affordable, future-proof homes in Noord-Nederland and are we driving innovations to make the construction sector more social and inclusive? In this interactive session, the InCUBE project brings together innovators, companies, policymakers, and other key players, like you, to accelerate progress in the built environment.

Don't expect traditional presentations, but short, powerful pitches followed by a networking connection session. Choose the innovations and challenges that suit you and engage in discussions in small groups with industry leaders.

Practical information

Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 13.00 to 13.30
Location: Entrance grounds (Zernikelaan 17, 9747 AA Groningen)
Language: Dutch
Cost: free of charge

Part of New Energy Forum

The session is part of New Energy Forum: the festival on energy transition, mobility, and sustainability. A day full of inspiration, networking, and new ideas for professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and policymakers.

The New Energy Forum takes place from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Participation is free. Will you be there?

About InCUBE

The program project InCUBE aims to make the renovation process of existing buildings more sustainable by; reducing renovation costs (working more efficiently), saving and producing energy through smart and local solutions and the mmonitor and analyze predicted and actual energy consumption in the process. In all these components, inclusivity and equality in the training of (potential) employees play a major role.

This project is funded by the European Union's Horizon Programme under grant agreement No. 101069610.