C4E Forum 2025
Programme
2.5 days of energy efficiency
250 participants
Cavtat, Croatia
20–23 May 2025
C4E Forum 2025
2.5 days on energy efficiency in buildings — from plenary debates to hands-on workshops
The C4E Forum is designed to fit into a working week: it starts on Tuesday afternoon and ends after breakfast on Friday. In between, participants take part in plenaries, parallel panel sessions and workshops on energy efficiency in buildings, with plenty of time set aside for networking and socialising.
Full schedule
20 May · Tue
21 May · Wed
22 May · Thu
23 May · Fri
Morning
Arrivals
14:00–17:30
Pre-conference event
Turning the new EED into an opportunity — ENSMOV plus, Enefirst Plus & SEED MICAT
Pre-conference event
COOL LIFE
17:30–18:00
Coffee break
18:00–19:30
Opening plenary
Implementation of EPBD
19:30–20:30
Dinner
20:30–00:00
07:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:00–10:30
Parallel session #1A
Fire safety in the age of the green transition
Parallel session #1B
Advancing high-performance renovations in the public building stock of Central and Eastern Europe
Parallel session #1C
National plans and roadmaps accelerating energy renovation
Parallel session #1D
Certification and advisory services
Parallel session #1E
From sustainable heating and cooling to a wider energy balance for buildings
10:30–11:00
Coffee break
11:00–12:30
Parallel session #2A
Vacant properties, full potential: decarbonising Europe’s residential sector
Parallel session #2B
Closing the skills gap for net-zero buildings
Parallel session #2C
Self-financing through Energy Savings — Energy as a service
Parallel session #2D
Financing schemes supporting energy renovation
Parallel session #2E
Building renovations: going beyond energy efficiency towards a citizen-centric approach
12:30–13:30
Lunch
14:00–15:30
Parallel session #3A
Beyond buildings: district and holistic approaches to energy renovation
Parallel session #3B
Planning and implementing investments for public buildings (one-stop shops, guidelines for buildings renovation, financing models)
Parallel session #3C
Making support programmes work for all: perceptions, realities and support
Parallel session #3D
Implementing the Energy Efficiency Directive: energy savings obligation and energy efficiency of companies
15:30–16:00
Coffee break
16:00–17:30
Knowledge Hub
Interactive knowledge exchange sessions
17:30–18:00
Free time
18:00–19:30
Award ceremony
C4E Champion Award Ceremony
19:30–20:30
Dinner
20:30–00:00
07:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:00–10:30
High-level plenary
Financing for energy renovation
10:30–11:00
Coffee break
11:00–12:30
Parallel session #4A
How to plan and support Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts
Parallel session #4B
Scaling renovation one-stop shops for energy efficiency: lessons from Slovenia’s Renov-AID project
Parallel session #4C
Smart financing solutions for energy efficiency
Parallel session #4D
Designing minimum energy performance standards for non-residential buildings
Parallel session #4E
The evolving role of energy efficiency in a decarbonised grid
12:30–13:30
Lunch
14:00–15:30
Parallel session #5A
One-stop shops and advisory services accelerating energy renovation
Parallel session #5B
Smart readiness and certification
Parallel session #5C
Planning for decarbonised heating and cooling
15:30–16:00
Coffee break
16:00–16:30
Free time
17:30–19:00
19:00–20:30
Dinner
From 21:00
07:00–09:00
Breakfast
From 09:00
Departures
Full programme with links
Download the complete schedule — session details, speakers and room assignments.
Read more about specific programme elements
Key topics for the C4E Forum 2025
- Delivery and implementation of EPBD and EED
- Financing for efficient buildings
- Multiple benefits of buildings renovation
About each programme element
Plenaries
An opportunity to gather all C4E participants in one place for presentations by high-level speakers from international institutions, CEE countries and the EU on regionally relevant subjects.
Parallel sessions
Topical sessions with up to 5 parallel tracks. Each session features 3 × 12-minute presentations on a specific topic, moderated by a Panel Leader. 90 minutes total, with the second half dedicated to discussions and break-out group work.
Welcome cocktail
The first networking moment after the opening plenary and dinner. It is the first chance to engage with the energy efficiency community, with a brief moment for introductions from our Partners.
DIY session
Free time on Thursday afternoon for relaxing activities such as visiting the city, swimming, hiking and other activities proposed by participants.
Party
An important part of the programme — no explanation needed.