Conference
2026
17 + 18 November 2026
SPARKS, BrusselsFrom product data to building-level impact: credible, digital and scalable environmental information
The ECO Conference 2026 will bring together the EPD, LCA and construction sustainability community in Brussels to discuss the future role of environmental product information in a rapidly evolving regulatory and digital landscape.
With the implementation of the revised Construction Products Regulation, the development of Digital Product Passports, growing expectations under the EPBD and the increasing need for reliable Building LCA, the demand for credible, harmonised and machine-readable environmental product data is becoming more relevant than ever.
The conference will address the key questions shaping the next phase of the EPD ecosystem:
- How can EPD data become more accessible and interoperable?
- What is needed to support building-level assessment?
- How can digital workflows, verification and data quality be scaled without compromising credibility?
- And what role should ECO Platform and the ECO Portal play in supporting this transition?
Join us in Brussels for a full day of high-level exchange, expert input, parallel sessions and networking with industry representatives, LCA and EPD experts, verifiers, policymakers, digital solution providers, manufacturers, architects, designers, contractors and other stakeholders working at the forefront of credible environmental product data.
Networking Dinner: 17 November 2026
ECO Conference: 18 November 2026
Venue: SPARKS, Brussels
Preliminary Agenda – 17 + 18 November 2026
17 November 2026
Networking Dinner (separate registration)
18 November 2026
Registration & Networking Coffee
Session #1 - Opening & Presentations
The Future Role of EPDs under CPR, DPP and Standardisation
Status of CPR and DPP implementation, related standardisation, remaining challenges for the EPD ecosystem, ECO Platform governance and the role of ECO EPD Programme Operators.
Coffee Break & Networking
Session #2 - Impulse & Panel
From Policy to Data Infrastructure: EPBD, Building LCA and the Future Role of the ECO Portal
Implementation of EPBD, EU and Member State perspectives, building-level data needs and the role of the ECO Portal in supporting access to credible and structured environmental product information.
Networking Lunch
Session #3 – Parallel Expert Sessions I
Coffee Break & Networking
Session #4 – Parallel Expert Sessions II
Session #5 – Closing Session
Conclusions and the Future Role of ECO Platform
Key messages from the day, outlook on future developments and the role of ECO Platform in supporting credible, harmonised and digital environmental product information.
Optional Networking & Informal Exchange
Preliminary agenda_mobile – 17 + 18 November 2026
17 November 2026
Networking Dinner (separate registration)
18 November 2026
Registration & Networking Coffee
Session #1 - Opening & Presentations
The Future Role of EPDs under CPR, DPP and Standardisation
Status of CPR and DPP implementation, related standardisation, remaining challenges for the EPD ecosystem, ECO Platform governance and the role of ECO EPD Programme Operators.
Coffee Break & Networking
Session #2 - Impulse & Panel
From Policy to Data Infrastructure: EPBD, Building LCA and the Future Role of the ECO Portal
Implementation of EPBD, EU and Member State perspectives, building-level data needs and the role of the ECO Portal in supporting access to credible and structured environmental product information.
Networking Lunch
Session #3 – Parallel Expert Sessions I
Coffee Break & Networking
Session #4 – Parallel Expert Sessions II
Session #5 – Closing Session
Conclusions and the Future Role of ECO Platform
Key messages from the day, outlook on future developments and the role of ECO Platform in supporting credible, harmonised and digital environmental product information.
Optional Networking & Informal Exchange
Featured Voices
Oscar Nieto
European Commission, Policy Officer DG Grow
Oscar Nieto Sanz is a Policy Officer in the Construction Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs (DG GROW) where he is responsible for implementing the Construction Products Regulation. Prior to joining the EC, Oscar was the Technical Director at Construction Products Europe.
Dieter De Lathauwer
CEN/TC 350,
Chairman
Dieter De Lathauwer has been chairman of CEN/TC 350 since 2021, leading the European committee responsible for sustainability standards in construction. For nearly 25 years, Dieter has been active in construction policy at national and European levels, particularly as an expert in construction products policy at the Belgian Ministry of Environment. He holds a degree in construction engineering and has experience in quality auditing and certification.
Bunthan Iea
European Commission, Policy Officer DG Energy
Bunthan Iea is a policy officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, focusing on the life-cycle assessment of buildings’ environmental impact. He holds engineering degrees from École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées, and completed a PhD in 2022 on fire resistance assessment of building structures. Before joining the Commission, he worked as a Project Manager at the French Ministry’s Directorate for Planning, Housing, and Nature (DGALN).
Christophe Sykes
Director General, Construction Products Europe
Christophe Sykes is Director General of Construction Products Europe (CPE), where he leads the association’s public affairs strategy, develops networks and coalitions, and manages the team. Since 2012, he has positioned CPE as a key player in the European public affairs landscape. With extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership, Christophe is committed to guiding the association through change and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
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Oscar Nieto Sanz is a Policy Officer in the Construction Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs (DG GROW) where he is responsible for implementing the Construction Products Regulation. Prior to joining the EC, Oscar was the Technical Director at Construction Products Europe.
Dieter De Lathauwer has been chairman of CEN/TC 350 since 2021, leading the European committee responsible for sustainability standards in construction. For nearly 25 years, Dieter has been active in construction policy at national and European levels, particularly as an expert in construction products policy at the Belgian Ministry of Environment. He holds a degree in construction engineering and has experience in quality auditing and certification.
Bunthan Iea is a policy officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, focusing on the life-cycle assessment of buildings’ environmental impact. He holds engineering degrees from École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées, and completed a PhD in 2022 on fire resistance assessment of building structures. Before joining the Commission, he worked as a Project Manager at the French Ministry’s Directorate for Planning, Housing, and Nature (DGALN).
Christophe Sykes is Director General of Construction Products Europe (CPE), where he leads the association’s public affairs strategy, develops networks and coalitions, and manages the team. Since 2012, he has positioned CPE as a key player in the European public affairs landscape. With extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership, Christophe is committed to guiding the association through change and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
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WHERE TO STAY?
SPARKS is located at Rue Ravenstein 60, 1000 Brussels, directly in the city centre and only a short walk from Brussels Central Station. Participants are kindly asked to arrange their own accommodation.
For convenience, participants may wish to consider the following nearby business hotels:
- Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Located next to Brussels Central Station and within easy walking distance of SPARKS. The hotel is also close to Grand Place and the museum district. - NH Brussels Carrefour de l’Europe
A centrally located 4-star hotel close to Brussels Central Station and Grand Place, offering a practical option for participants wishing to stay near the venue. - Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
A 4-star hotel located one block from Brussels Central Station and close to Grand Place, suitable for business and conference stays in the city centre. - Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
A 4-star boutique hotel in the city centre, located close to Brussels Central Station and within walking distance of SPARKS.
Participants are, of course, free to choose any other accommodation according to their own preferences and travel arrangements.
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