DEDALUS and FORTESIE showcase achievements and lessons learnt in the smart and flexible building sector

Press release
Mar 16, 2026

The DEDALUS and FORTESIE projects are coming to an end.

To mark this milestone, the two projects will host a hybrid final event on 25 March, titled ” “Synergy for Efficiency – Towards Smarter and More Flexible Energy Use in Buildings” in Brussels and online, bringing together project partners, stakeholders, and policy experts to reflect on the future of smart energy and smart buildings in Europe.

After several years of research, experimentation, and collaboration, the event will celebrate key achievements and lessons learned, highlighting how digital platforms, energy renovation, and demand response solutions can enable buildings to become active participants in the future energy system.

It will also offer an opportunity to share knowledge and practical insights generated during the projects, while opening a broader discussion on the role that smart and flexible buildings can play in supporting Europe’s energy transition.

The programme will combine project results and strategic reflections, creating a space for dialogue between researchers, industry representatives, housing organisations and policymakers at European and national levels.

 

The Agenda (in progress) – All times are in CET

9:15 – 9:30
Welcome and Introduction (10’)

9:30 – 9:45
Keynote speech by a representative of the European Commission (15′)

9:45 – 11:00
DEDALUS Project Session (75’)

11:00 – 11:15
Coffee Break (15’)

11:15 – 12:30
FORTESIE Project Session (75’)

12:30 – 12:55
Roundtable discussion
Smart and energy-efficient buildings: integrating renovation, digitalisation and demand response (20’)

12:55 – 13:00
Closing Remarks (5’)

13:00 – 14:00 
Light networking lunch (60′)

To register, please complete this form.

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