An Event for Those Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
On 13 May 2026 at 9.00 AM, Syxis will take center stage at the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Hub in Vilnius with an international conference dedicated to the future of the built environment and the opportunities offered by European funding programmes.
The event, titled “From Sustainability to Funded Innovation: Matchmaking for the Next Generation of EU-Funded Projects in the Built Environment”, will bring together companies, researchers, universities, professionals and innovation stakeholders interested in developing new European projects in the fields of construction, infrastructure and sustainability.
Why This Event Matters
The built environment sector is undergoing a profound transformation. New challenges related to sustainability, energy transition, circular economy and digitalisation are changing the way buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed and managed.
In this context, Built4People and the New European Bauhaus are becoming essential to support innovative ideas and foster international collaboration.
The conference organised by Syxis with the collaboration of VILNIUS TECH and with the participation of NCP and Research Council of Lithuania, has been created precisely to connect companies, research centres and stakeholders, offering a concrete space where ideas and needs can be transformed into fundable European projects.
Where and When the Conference Will Take Place
The event will take place on 13 May 2026 at the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Hub, a leading centre for sustainability and innovation in Vilnius.
The day will be divided into two sessions:
- Morning session: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The morning session, held in Lithuanian, will focus on European funding opportunities and the perspectives offered by the Built4People and New European Bauhaus initiatives.
The afternoon session, held in English and open to a limited number of participants, will instead focus on matchmaking and the development of new project ideas through interactive workshops and discussion tables.
A Morning Dedicated to Opportunities, Strategies and EU Funding
The first part of the conference will provide participants with a practical overview of upcoming European calls and funding opportunities.
Topics covered during the programme will include:
- the role of Built4People and the New European Bauhaus in European policies;
- future Horizon Europe calls dedicated to construction and sustainable innovation;
- the development of collaborative ecosystems;
- the process that transforms a pilot case or an innovative idea into a fully-fledged European project.
Among the key moments of the morning session will be presentations by Syxis, the Lithuanian National Contact Point and representatives of VILNIUS TECH.
The Afternoon Workshop: From Networking to New European Projects
In the afternoon, the event will become more hands-on with an operational session dedicated to networking and partnership building.
Participants will have the opportunity to introduce their organisations, share ideas, map their expertise and identify potential synergies.
The workshop will be structured in four phases:
- Speed networking and presentation of pitches and case studies;
- Mapping of project ideas and available competences;
- Facilitated working groups to build partnerships;
- Definition of next steps and follow-up activities.
The objective is to generate new consortia and new project ideas in view of upcoming European calls.
The Speakers Leading the Conference
The conference will feature experts from Syxis, the Research Council of Lithuania and VILNIUS TECH.
The main speakers include:
- Jacopo Cassina, Director at Syxis;
- Ieva Kazickaitė, Partnership Manager at Syxis;
- Gintauta Žemaitienė, Research Council of Lithuania – National Contact Point for Horizon Europe – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society | EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities | NEB Facility
- Akvilė Eglinskaitė, Research Council of Lithuania – National Contact Point for Horizon Europe – Climate, Energy, Mobility;
- Rūta Mikučionienė, Vice Director of the Sustainability Hub at VILNIUS TECH;
- Tatjana Vilutienė, Prof., Dept. of Construction Management & Real Estate
- Rasa Džiugaitė-Tumėnienė, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Building Energetics;
- Tomas Gečys, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Steel and Composite structures.
The presence of speakers with different backgrounds and expertise will allow participants to explore both the strategic and regulatory aspects of European projects, as well as their practical applications.
Why Attend
Attending the conference means gaining access to up-to-date information on European funding, connecting with potential international partners and understanding how to turn an innovative idea into a concrete project.
For companies, universities, design studios, startups and research centres, the event represents a unique opportunity to join European innovation networks and develop new collaborations in the field of sustainability.
How to Register
Participation in the event is free of charge, but places are limited, especially for the afternoon workshop session.
To take part in the conference, participants are required to complete the registration form.
On 13 May in Vilnius, the discussion will go beyond sustainability: it will lay the foundations for the next generation of European projects in the built environment;
Don’t miss this great opportunity, register now!