Panel sessions and posters 2025

The go-to event for EPBD and EED implementation in Central and Eastern Europe

The C4E Forum 2025 is a cornerstone event for advancing energy efficiency in buildings across Central and Eastern Europe.

 With the EPBD national implementation deadline only a year away, this event is a crucial moment to share knowledge, practical examples of policies and financing schemes, and real-world renovation case studies to support the implementation of the EPBD and the EED.

These and many more topics related to buildings will be addressed at the event, such as the multiple benefits of buildings renovation (health, wellbeing, indoor environment quality…), the role of cities and public buildings, energy poverty, digitalisation and innovation, technical building systems and others.

Whether you’re a policymaker, city representative, buildings expert, civil society leader, or industry professional, the C4E Forum 2025 is the place to connect with others, learn from real experiences, and share ideas that can drive real change in the region.

 

Register now and be part of the discussion in Cavtat, Croatia!

Submit your presentation outline before 20 January 2025 (read more below).

 

Panel Sessions at the heart of the event

Parallel panel sessions are where most of the “magic” happens and they are among the most popular part of the programme. One of the many things that make C4E Forum special is the close interaction between participants. Dedicated slots on both Wednesday and Thursday will host 25 panel sessions in total, offering participants the chance to share their experience, explore new ideas, and gain insights for their work.

Interactive format

Panel sessions last 90 minutes and usually feature three short presentations (12 minutes each) followed by a Q&A and breakout discussions. At least half of the session is reserved for active audience participation, ensuring a lively and productive exchange of ideas. An experienced Panel Leader will guide the discussion and support speakers while preparing for their session with feedback and guidance.

Knowledge Hub: a marketplace for projects and case studies

This time, we are excited to introduce a dedicated space for selected participants to showcase their case studies, projects, or other insights through posters. For those who prefer not to present during a panel session, this is a great opportunity to share your expertise and connect with others.

If a spot in one of the panel sessions cannot be secured for your presentation, we may offer you the chance to feature your work as a poster during our Knowledge Hub networking session.

Additionally, a selection of EU-funded and other notable projects will have the option to display roll-up banners for enhanced visibility in the same space.

Who can present?

Anyone is eligible to apply and present at the C4E Forum 2025 on topics that are interesting and relevant to energy efficiency in Central and Eastern Europe. You are asked to submit a short application, including a brief outline of your presentation or poster, and your chosen topic. See a list of non-exhaustive topics below.

Is there a cost involved?

Everyone has to register as participants. The registration fee structure is outlined here.

How to submit an outline for a presentation or a poster?

Please send us the completed application form by 20 January 2025 (download here) as an attachment to an email to info@c4eforum.net (with the title “Presentation outline + NAME”).

Below is a non-exhaustive list of topics that we believe are interesting to the C4E Forum community. However, if you would like to present on a specific topic that you consider relevant but it is not on the list, please add this topic in your application form.

  • Implementation of EU policies and national programmes
    (e.g. minimum energy performance standards, building renovation passports, zero emission buildings, EPCs, national building renovation plans)
  • Public and private financing of renovation programmes
    (e.g. National Recovery and Resilience Plans, Cohesion funds, ETS and Social Climate Fund)
  • Political or stakeholder leadership at local, regional or national level
  • Role of public buildings and cities
  • Holistic renovation (e.g. health, wellbeing, indoor environmental quality)
  • Alleviating energy poverty and ensuring adequate housing
  • Technical assistance, skills and training and awareness raising
    (e.g. one-stop shops, successful information campaigns)
  • District-level approaches to energy renovation
  • Case studies of new or renovated buildings
  • Digitalisation and innovation
    (e.g. smart buildings, BIM, industrialised solutions)
  • Role of buildings in the energy system
  • Energy security

The organising committee will carefully review all applications and notify applicants of the outcome. Please note that spots are limited, and not all applications may be accepted. We appreciate your understanding and value your interest in contributing to the C4E Forum.