Key Question:
How can Brussels-based companies turn these challenges into opportunities—driving innovation, securing competitiveness, and shaping a resilient urban future?
The Brussels region is entering a decisive phase: upcoming regulatory deadlines and ambitious climate targets are accelerating the shift toward low-carbon construction. This is not just about reducing emissions—it’s about rethinking how we design, build, and regenerate the spaces where we live and work. From reuse and circularity to bio-based materials and renovation instead of demolition, the implications for our sector are profound and touch every aspect of our built environment.
Practical Pathways:
Real-world examples of reuse, bio-based materials, and renovation-first approaches that redefine project economics and sustainability.
14:00 – Welcoming Address (3 min)
Isabelle Grippa – hub.brussels
14:05 – Opening Keynote (10 min)
Lisa De Visscher – BMA (newly appointed Brussels Chief Architect)
14:15 – Panel Discussion (35 min)
Confirmed and targeted panelists:
15:00 – End
Moderator:
Lisa De Visscher – BMA (newly appointed Brussels Chief Architect)
The low-carbon transition is not optional—it’s a strategic imperative. While Brussels has not yet set definitive low-carbon targets, this uncertainty should not lead to inaction. On the contrary, it offers an opportunity for the construction sector to take the lead: to become frontrunners and catalysts in shaping future regulations. By embracing circularity, material reuse, and renovation-first strategies now, we can reduce embodied carbon, anticipate future requirements, and position our region as a benchmark for sustainable development.
Rather than seeing these changes as constraints, companies can turn them into opportunities:
This session will provide practical insights and strategic foresight to help stakeholders navigate this transformation and thrive in a low-carbon future.