This event will take place in
📍Buildwise’s facilities (Zaventem, Belgium)
📆On the 12th of February 2026 (from 8:45AM to 7:00PM approximately).
08:45 – 09:15 | Welcome coffee & registration: Arrival of participants and informal networking— Services That Empower —
09:30 – 10:30 | Network Insights & Ecosystem Overview :
–European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), presented by an EC representative: network overview and service offer built around the four pillars
– Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PICs) Network, presented by an EC representative and the ECTP: network presentation and role within the Built4People initiative
– Thematic Working Group on Construction, presented by EDIH Connect and DIH Cube: members, focus areas, and key achievements
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 – 12:30 | Practical examples of EDIH services for companies
12:30 – 14:00 | Networking lunch & Demo Centre Visit : Lunch, networking, and live demonstrations at the Buildwise facilities— Network That Connect & Actions that are Co-Created —
14:00 – 14:45 | Plenary Session: Setting the Collaboration Framework : Presentation of the participatory process, of the cooperation opportunities (Call opportunities by NCP, events to be co-organised, …) and of your take-home outcomes.
14:45 – 16:45 | Participatory Round Tables – Co-Creating Future Actions
Parallel working groups dedicated to shaping concrete collaboration initiatives, among others :
– Joint concept notes for EU funding proposal(s)
– Valorisation of digital tools, services and other outcomes from EU projects (e.g. Digital Product Passport)
– Co-organisation of a joint event for start ups
– Joint presence at the Smart City World Expo Congress
– TBD
16:45 – 17:00 | Wrap-up of the participatory exercise
Conclusion of the round tables and next steps towards future actions
17:00 – 17:30 | Insights about the future work programmes
17:30 – 19:00 | Networking & beer tasting
– Presentation and signature of the draft collaboration agreement between B4PIC and EDIH networks
– Signature by new B4PIC members
– B2Match Networking & beer tasting
Proposed during the participatory process (PM):
– Opportunity Board: partner search, collaboration ideas, events planned
– Funding opportunity positioning: Mapping of participant expertise and interest inf EU calls
⚠️As availability is limited for this event, we strongly encourage you to register in advance and secure your place.
A no-show fee will be applied in the event of a late and unjustified absence.
Please note that your data will be automatically transferred to the B2Match platform, and you will receive an email in January with details on how to access the B2Match event.