SP21

Rome

The 9th annual edition of Sustainable Places, SP21, was a hybrid event, from 28th September to 1st October, with the in-person sessions hosted in Rome, Italy. SP21 gathered more than 150 European projects representing €850 million in R&D and 1500 research performing organizations.

THEMES

SP21

Sustainable Places 2021 featured topics shaping the understanding of buildings and the built environment. Reflecting priorities from the European Commission Societal Challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the program was curated around accepted proposals covering the following key themes:

  • Buildings, Renovation & Energy Performance

  • Policies, Certifications & Behaviours

  • Renewable Energy Technologies & Platforms

  • Circular Economy & Business Models

  • Smart Grids, Smart Cities & Energy Communities

  • BIM, Digitalisation & Energy Modeling

Access the complete overview of SP21

Revisit the full scope of the Madrid edition, featuring the detailed agenda, project workshops, and the scientific poster exhibition.

Rome Smart City (30 Sept)

Cities in Transition (1 Oct)

Full Video Library

Relive Sustainable Places 2021

Missed a session or want to revisit a technical discussion? Explore the comprehensive playlist of the 9th edition hosted in Rome. With over 40 hours of content, this collection includes:

  • Keynote Plenaries: Including the “Rome Smart City” and “Innovation Trends” sessions.

  • Thematic Workshops: Deep dives into Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), Building Renovation, and Smart Energy Services.

  • Paper Sessions: Academic presentations on financing, circularity, and urban transition.

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