Wednesday 10 June 2026,
Les Ateliers des Tanneurs, Rue des Tanneurs 58-62, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
A Satellite Event of the New European Bauhaus Festival
Material choices shape far more than buildings. They influence human health, carbon emissions, biodiversity, indoor air quality and the long-term resilience of communities.
As Europe accelerates its transition towards a climate-neutral future, the construction sector is being challenged to rethink not only how we build, but also what we build with.
The Material Matters Summit brings together architects, manufacturers, designers, policymakers, researchers and sustainability leaders to explore the future of healthy materials, circular economy strategies and regenerative design within the built environment.
Hosted during the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026 in Brussels, the summit will focus on how material innovation, material transparency and responsible sourcing can help accelerate the transition towards a more regenerative built environment.
Topics will include:
Whether you work in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, real estate, sustainability, public policy or academia, the Material Matters Summit offers an opportunity to connect with forward-thinking professionals working at the intersection of climate action, healthy materials and regenerative development.
The summit takes place within the framework of the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026, an initiative connecting sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Within this context, the Material Matters Summit contributes to the broader conversation on how the built environment can support climate goals while simultaneously creating healthier, more resilient and more regenerative communities.
