This Cross-Network Collaboration Forum is designed to turn connections into action. It brings together two highly complementary communities—European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) active in construction and Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PICs)—alongside key stakeholders shaping the digital transformation of Europe’s construction sector.
The forum goes beyond presentations. It is also a hands-on, participatory event focused on building concrete, long-term cooperation.
> Create clarity and visibility: gain a clear understanding of each network, their activities, and the digital services available to companies across Europe
> Build what’s next: identify and co-design concrete collaboration opportunities for 2026 and beyond
Participants will actively contribute to the co-creation of tangible deliverables, including:
> 2–3 concept notes for EU funding proposals (targeting 2026–2027 calls)
> An action plan for a joint startup-focused event
> An action plan for a shared presence at the Smart City World Congress Expo
> The drafting and signature of a collaboration agreement between EDIHs and B4PICs, designed to scale to other networks
> A shared database of participants’ expertise and positioning for future EU calls
> A mapped portfolio of digital tools and services that can be mutually leveraged across networks
For companies aiming to boost their digital maturity
> Discover concrete digital services you can directly benefit from
> Learn from real-life examples of services deployed across Europe
> See and test digital solutions live at Buildwise facilities
> Save time and effort by quickly connecting with the right experts, without administrative complexity
For B4PICS and clusters
> Gain a clear understanding of EDIH services that can support your members
> Better navigate the EDIH ecosystem to enable smoother future cooperation
> Expand your network at the intersection of digital innovation and construction
> Take part in a co-creation process leading to concrete actions for 2026–2027, where you can play an active role
For EDIHs
> Strengthen your understanding of the Built4People ecosystem and B4PIC network
> Extend your reach within the construction sector
> Showcase and promote your digital services
> Help shape joint actions and projects for 2026–2027 as part of a collaborative, forward-looking process
Ready to be part of a collaborative journey that fosters knowledge exchange across networks and turns ideas into concrete action?
Join EDIHs, B4PICs, ECTP members, clusters, federations, research institutions to play an active role in shaping practical cooperation pathways for digitalisation in construction. Secure your place and register now to connect, co-create, and build impactful collaborations for the years ahead:
This event will take place in Buildwise’s facilities (Zaventem, Belgium) - on the 12th of February 2026 (from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM 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.
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