Event calendar
EFL organises regular events for its members and sometimes non-members, including online webinars, site and study visits, bi-annual EFL Awards, summer schools, conferences, co-creation days, and more.
Members can click on individual events to register their attendance below.
October
01oct16:0003(oct 3)16:00Europe’s largest event Positive Energy District hosted by BAX
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This coming October 1st-3rd, EFL member Bax is coordinating Europe’s largest event Positive Energy District (PEDs) in Milan. They’re expecting about 150 participants across
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This coming October 1st-3rd, EFL member Bax is coordinating Europe’s largest event Positive Energy District (PEDs) in Milan. They’re expecting about 150 participants across research, industry, the public sector, and real estate, all working together to advance the replication of urban energy systems towards a climate-neutral, inclusive, and decarbonised Europe.
The conference will:
- Present key insights from more than 100 PED pilots in Europe
- Discuss the unique value and potential of PEDs
- Explore how to accelerate the uptake of PEDs across Europe
Bax warmly invites more to join and register here – https://dutpartnership.eu/dut-ped-conference/
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1 October 2025 16:00 - 3 October 2025 16:00(GMT+02:00)
08oct11:0012:00EFL Webinar: Investing in Affordable HousingRisk, Return& Social Impact
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A webinar adressed by Grégoire CASTAING, Directeur Adjoint Stratégie Financière VILOGIA
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A webinar adressed by Grégoire CASTAING, Directeur Adjoint Stratégie Financière VILOGIA
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8 October 2025 11:00 - 12:00(GMT+02:00)
10oct10:0011:00EFL Webinar Solar as a ServiceThe ASTER Model in Practice
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Join this webinar to discover how the Flemmish model ASTER, a social energy company founded by Flemish social housing providers, delivers soalr power to tenants
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Join this webinar to discover how the Flemmish model ASTER, a social energy company founded by Flemish social housing providers, delivers soalr power to tenants with no upfront costs and prices around 0,19€/kWh. Presented by ASTER CEO Sven van Elst and the consultants of BAX.
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10 October 2025 10:00 - 11:00(GMT+02:00)
14oct(oct 14)10:0015(oct 15)14:00Topic Group Finance & Investments 14 & 15 October in London
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CHANGE OF DATE: The meeting dates have been changed from 25-26 September to 14-15 October. Please find HERE the tentative agenda. Join the EFL
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CHANGE OF DATE: The meeting dates have been changed from 25-26 September to 14-15 October. Please find HERE the tentative agenda. Join the EFL Topic Group Finance & Investment Meeting
📍 London, 14–15 October 2025
📌 Venue: Convene, 13 Dirty Lane, SE1 9PA
EFL invites you to London this October for two days of in-depth financial insights, expert presentations, and peer exchange at our Topic Group Finance & Investment meeting. This is a unique opportunity to connect with leading practitioners, researchers, and financial institutions shaping the future of affordable housing finance across Europe.
Why attend?
- Gain expert perspectives on the European economic outlook with Klaus Baader (Société Générale, tbc.).
- Explore innovative financing tools such as Schuldschein-loans with Dr. Klein Wowi.
- Learn directly from the European Investment Bank (EIB) about their role and new financing offers for housing.
- Get an update on the fast-developing carbon credits market (UNFCCC, tbc.).
- Dive into discussions on M&A in social housing and the rise of For Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs).
- Contribute to a 6-month project mapping internationally applicable financing models for social and affordable housing.
Alongside the sessions, the event offers plenty of time for networking, peer learning, and exchange with colleagues from across Europe. A joint dinner will take place on Tuesday evening, providing the chance to continue discussions in an informal setting.
Who should attend?
Finance leaders, housing association executives, investment professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in innovative, sustainable financing models for affordable housing.
Time
14 October 2025 10:00 - 15 October 2025 14:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Azeus
13 Borough Yards, Dirty Lane
16oct11:0012:00EFL Webinar Circular ConstructionReuse, Recycle, Rebuild by Upcyclea
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Speaker: Christine Guinebretiére from Upcyclea .As President and co-founder of Upcyclea, Christine leverages artificial intelligence to drive
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Speaker: Christine Guinebretiére from Upcyclea .
As President and co-founder of Upcyclea, Christine leverages artificial intelligence to drive decarbonization in buildings, with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. A long-time advocate of the circular economy, she has always been a key driver in advancing its principles and has now found a way to make it more tangible through an innovative SaaS platform. This solution enables real estate companies to reduce their carbon footprint while maximizing the value of their resources.
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16 October 2025 11:00 - 12:00(GMT+02:00)
November
04nov11:0012:00EFL Webinar: Designing for Aging Populations:Intergenerational Living Concepts
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Steve Loveland – “Designing for Aging Populations: Intergenerational Living Concepts”. Steve is Head of Clann Housing, a subsidiary of Cluid Housing and specialized in Age
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Steve Loveland – “Designing for Aging Populations: Intergenerational Living Concepts”. Steve is Head of Clann Housing, a subsidiary of Cluid Housing and specialized in Age Friendly Living.
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4 November 2025 11:00 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)
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Speaker: Ad Hereijgers, RitterwaldMost EU and UK housing markets face the urgent need for affordable housing also considering their differences:
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Speaker: Ad Hereijgers, Ritterwald
Most EU and UK housing markets face the urgent need for affordable housing also considering their differences: share in rental market, ownership rental properties, and rent levels and policies. In this webinar RITTERWALD will focus on what can be learned from Germany in terms of increased institutional investment (pension funds, insurance companies, and investment funds). Among others, these themes will be addressed:
- Stable, low-risk, long term returns, aligning well with regulated housing markets
- Moderate but secure financial returns over extended periods, making institutional investors suitable partners for housing investments
- Facts and Opinions of side effects of introducing private capital, for instance on rents and operational efficiency: based on kpi’s of listed company Vonovia SE.
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Time
6 November 2025 11:00 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)
18nov10:0012:00EFL General Assembly (online)
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The General Assembly will address the Budget 2026, the Yearplan 2026 and all relevant news and plans for the upcoming year. Furthermore we have two
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The General Assembly will address the Budget 2026, the Yearplan 2026 and all relevant news and plans for the upcoming year. Furthermore we have two Key Note Speakers:
- Ines Callahan ,Senior Director, UK and Netherlands International Public Finance
- Marie Defay, Ecole nationale supérieure d’architecture de Paris-Belleville (Ensa PB)
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18 November 2025 10:00 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)
26nov(nov 26)13:0028(nov 28)14:00Topic Group Digitisation & Innovation Event Munich
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✨ Join us in Munich for EFL Innovation Day & Topic Group Digitisation! ✨26 – 28 November 2025
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✨ Join us in Munich for EFL Innovation Day & Topic Group Digitisation! ✨
26 – 28 November 2025
This November, EFL invites you to three inspiring days in Munich where innovation meets practice. We’ll dive into the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence and its impact on housing, business development, customer communication, and data management.
🔹 26 November – EFL Innovation Day
Kick off with international keynote speaker Ömer Atiker on “Desire, Delusion and Reality around AI”, followed by case studies from leading housing companies and service providers. Expect practical examples of how AI is transforming housing innovation, business models, and energy optimisation. Wrap up the day with networking drinks and dinner in the heart of Munich.
🔹 27 November – Topic Group Digitisation
Explore how AI can revolutionise digital customer communication. From use cases by housing companies to Gewobag’s DataBot, from practical tools to a hands-on workshop, you’ll get valuable insights and concrete takeaways for your own organisation. The day closes with a visit to the famous Munich Christmas Market and a shared dinner.
🔹 28 November – Excursion Day
Experience innovation live at the B&O Innovation Campus in Bad Aibling. A guided tour will showcase pioneering approaches in housing, construction, and digitalisation – the perfect way to conclude three days of inspiration and exchange.
🌍 Why join?
- Learn from top experts and European peers
- See AI applications in housing first-hand
- Share knowledge across borders
- Network with innovators and colleagues in a vibrant setting
📍 Where: Bauindustrie Bayern, Oberanger 32, Munich + B&O Innovation Campus, Bad Aibling
📅 When: 26 – 28 November 2025
Time
26 November 2025 13:00 - 28 November 2025 14:00(GMT+01:00)