Agenda


14h - 17h30

Side event – European Affordable Housing Initiative Seminar

How can cities shape affordable, high-quality housing through procurement, innovation and multi-stakeholder innovation?


15h30 - 17h

Discover Guimarães

Touristic visits


17h30 - 19h00

Registration & exhibition fair

Townhall


19h

Official welcome

Townhall


19h00

Cocktail reception

Townhall


08h30 - 09h00

Welcome

Teatro Jordão


09h00 - 09h30

Opening session

After the session participants will gather in groups according to the journey they have registered in.

They will leave on foot or by bus to various spots in Guimarães, don’t miss the departure.


09h30 - 16h30

Journey 1- The seed: building climate governance from the ground up

Site visit: Bairro C

Join us to explore how local authorities can engage with and support SMEs and the industry in their sustainable transformation, from redesigning decarbonised public services, such as public transport or district heating, to implementing businessmodels.

09h30 - 16h30

Journey 2 – The habitat: scaling affordable housing through procurement and partnerships

At the time when affordable housing is becoming a social emergency all over Europe, join us to learn how innovative procurement, nature-based solutions, New European Bauhaus principles and cross-sector partnerships can unlock affordable, sustainable
models at scale.

09h30 - 16h30

Journey 3 – The leaf: communities driving the shift to fossil-free heating and cooling

Guimagym

How can cities accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating and cooling (H&C) sector? They can start by combining robust regulatory frameworks, supportive measures, and strong political leadership with a strong community-led approach, which is a key enabler of the local transition. Join us to explore inspiring approaches to citizen and community involvement in delivering fossil-free heating and cooling.

09h30 - 16h30

Journey 4 – The pollinator: cities and citizens enabling a fair energy transition for all

In a thriving city, the community flourishes, and everyone can play an active role in the clean energy transition. Energy communities are not only a climate solution, but also a driver of social cohesion and strong local economies. However, women, energy-poor households and other minorities are often under-represented in this growing and powerful movement. Join us to explore how cities and citizens can work together to maximise inclusion to ensure a fair energy transition for all.

09h30 - 16h30

Journey 5 – The fruit: cultivating food autonomy & security in times of crisis

Hortas Pedagógicas

Food autonomy is a pillar of local resilience. In a context of climate change and increasingly fragile global supply chains, the capacity of territories to shape their own food systems is essential to strengthening food security and affordability. Join us to explore how food production, distribution and access can work together to ensure and guarantee access to quality food for all.


16h30 - 17h00

Convivial moment

Teatro Jordão


17h00 - 17h45

Debate: “Reviving local democracy”

Teatro Jordão


17h45 - 18h

Energy Cities General Assembly

Teatro Jordão


19h30

Gala dinner


22h30

Light & sound experience


08h00 - 08h30

Welcome coffee

Centro Cultural Vila Flor


8h30 -10h00

Mayor’s Club – “Local energy transition for strong local democracy”

Centro Cultural Vila Flor

08h30 - 10h00

Cities’ stories

Centro Cultural Vila Flor


10h30-12h00

Discover Guimarães

Touristic visits

10h30 - 12h00

Project Matchmaking

Centro Cultural Vila Flor


12h00 - 14h00

Lunch

Centro Cultural Vila Flor