Pioneering Circular Construction: Mission to Switzerland
- Construction and sustainable renovation
- Switzerland
Interested in circularity in the construction sector? Join our mission to Geneva organised with AWEX at the end of September. You’ll get to visit exemplary sites that have successfully implemented reuse, attend discussion panels with experts from both Belgium and Switzerland, network, and more!
About
The “Pioneering Circular Construction: A Collaborative Mission” is a joint economic initiative organized by hub.brussels and AWEX, aiming to foster collaboration between Belgian and Swiss stakeholders in the construction industry. This mission focuses on promoting sustainable building practices through the exploration of circular construction principles.
The mission is open to any company interested in circularity in the construction sector (architectural firms, engineering firms, builders, demolishers, reuse specialists, developers, proptech companies, asset managers, insurers, legal professionals, etc.).
Why participate?
- Access Emerging Markets: Engage directly with key players in the Swiss construction sector, opening avenues for business expansion and partnerships in a market committed to sustainability.
- Enhance Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of industry trends by understanding and implementing circular construction practices, which are increasingly becoming a standard in global markets.
- Foster Innovation: Collaborate with international experts to exchange ideas and develop innovative solutions that address environmental challenges in construction.
- Navigate Regulatory Landscapes: Gain insights into the evolving regulations and certifications related to sustainable building in both Belgium and Switzerland, ensuring compliance and strategic positioning.
- Strengthen Community Impact: Contribute to the global effort of reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry, aligning business practices with societal expectations for sustainability.
Participating in this mission offers a unique opportunity to position your company at the forefront of the circular economy movement within the construction sector, leveraging collaborative efforts to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Program
This provisional program is subject to change.
Sunday 28/09/2025
Arrival of participants
Monday 29/09/2025
Panel 1 Structural Reuse: Engineering a Sustainable Future
12.00 Networking lunch
Panel 2 Navigating the Maze: Regulations and Certifications in Sustainable Construction (a comparison between Switzerland and Belgium)
Site visit (TBC)
Tuesday 30/09/25
Panel 3 Designing for Circularity: Innovations in Adaptive Reuse
12.00 Networking lunch
Site visit (TBC)
Individual programmes (B2B, meetings)
End
Practical info
Participation fee
- €100 excl. VAT for starters & SMEs
- €500 excl. VAT for large companies
- 30% discount for Ecobuild cluster members
Travel and accommodation expenses are borne by the participants. The organisers can make hotel suggestions.
Useful resources
I'm taking part in the mission!
Registrations open until 15 April 2025
Any questions? Just ask Nathalie and Maxime!
Nathalie Stefanovic
Area Manager United Kingdom, France, Scandinavia, CEEC
T. +32 490 49 35 34

Maxime Dohogne
Switzerland (Geneva)
Chemin des mines 2
CH1202 Geneva
Switzerland