The Renewables District presents itself as a technological and cultural hub, where companies, institutions, startups, utilities, research centers, and professionals come together.
Three days of debates, insights, and discussions on contemporary energy challenges, approached with an operational and strategic perspective, always linked to ongoing urban transformations.

The main stage, also streamed live, will host thematic panels, interviews, and moments of networking, under the scientific direction of Rinnovabili media company.

Three days, three strategic focuses

The Renewables District program is divided into three thematic areas, each dedicated to a key dimension of the energy transition.

November 19 – Renewable energy and emerging models
A day dedicated to distributed generation, the growing role of prosumers and multi-utilities, energy efficiency in urban contexts, and data center sustainability. In the spotlight: heat pumps, energy consumption digitalization, and decarbonization of urban thermal services.

November 20 – Energy Communities and the EPBD Directive
Focus on Energy Communities (CER), collective self-consumption, building smart readiness, new market mechanisms, and tools for local governance. The role of the Energy Management Expert (EGE) will be explored as a key figure for implementing the EPBD IV Directive and guiding the transition at the territorial level.

November 21 – Emerging technologies and smart cities
Spotlight on cutting-edge solutions for urban resilience: e-mobility infrastructures, energy storage systems, smart grids, urban hydrogen, and artificial intelligence applied to energy management.

An immersive and relational innovation district

Next to the stage, the Renewables District will host an immersive exhibition space where partner companies will showcase their cutting-edge technologies and meet selected stakeholders. A true innovation district designed to offer visibility, networking opportunities, and targeted meetings, also thanks to structured B2B matchmaking sessions.

The District represents a curated and authoritative ecosystem, designed to foster connections between innovators, solution providers, public administrators, and industrial players. A unique opportunity for organizations aiming to position themselves at the center of the urban energy transition and actively contribute to change.

An invitation to those who want to lead the change

The Renewables District confirms itself as a space where ideas, technologies, and people come together to build the sustainable city of tomorrow.

Panel Program

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

11:15 – 12:00 “Prosumers and energy services: new alliances for distributed generation” featuring ENEL X, RSE*
12:00 – 12:45 “Photovoltaics for businesses and households: the role of multi-utilities in local services” featuring Alessandro Ferrari – IREN Mercato, Andrea Brumgnach – Vice President Italia Solare
12:45 – 13:30 “Energy efficiency and Thermal Account 3.0: opportunities for businesses and public administrations” featuring Stefano Barbera – R2M Solution, Raffaele Borgini – Smart Domotic, and GSE*
14:00 – 14:45 “Digitalizing energy for the built environment” featuring Paolo Laganà and Fabrizio Pagnini – LOYTEC, Francesco Rossi – SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, Energy & Strategy Politecnico di Milano*
14:45 – 15:30 “Data centers and sustainability: efficiency strategies for digital infrastructures” featuring Marco Borgoglio – QUMULO, Energy & Strategy Politecnico di Milano*
15:30 Q+A with the audience
15:45 Networking and closing session

Thursday, November 20, 2025

11:15 – 12:00 “Energy Communities and digitalization: the challenge of scalability” featuring EON Italia, Paolo Peroni – Rödl & Partner
12:00 – 12:45 “SRI and the new EPBD Directive: assessing building intelligence to accelerate sustainable transformation” featuring Lorenzo Cifariello – R2M Solution, Andrea Botti – EETRA, Alberto Romagnoli – National Council of Engineers
12:45 – 13:30 “The transition beyond net metering: between Energy Communities, self-consumption, and market mechanisms” featuring Carlo Tacconelli – ENGREEN, Recocer*
14:00 – 14:45 “Building an Energy Community: challenges and potential of a mature process” featuring Violetta Scipinotti – ESCo E2.0, Sergio Oliviero – Energy Center, Politecnico di Torino
14:45 – 15:30 “The role of the EGE: how to conduct an in-depth analysis of corporate energy consumption” featuring Andrea Maritano – Vice President Asso EGE, RSE*
15:30 Q+A with the audience
15:45 Networking and closing session

Friday, November 21, 2025

11:15 – 12:00 “Energy infrastructures for resilient cities: charging system efficiency for e-mobility development” featuring PLENITUDE, RSE*
12:00 – 12:45 “Smart infrastructures for distributed energy” featuring PRYSMIAN, Energy & Strategy Politecnico di Milano*
12:45 – 13:30 “Storage: the potential of home battery systems” featuring Idilio Ciuffarella – ECOFLOW, Attilio Piattelli – COORDINAMENTO FREE
14:00 – 14:45 “The strategic role of storage in the new energy infrastructure” featuring Paolo Coppola – EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, Attilio Piattelli – COORDINAMENTO FREE
14:45 – 15:30 “Hydrogen and cities: infrastructures, mobility, and new uses in the urban transition” featuring Marco Lazzaroni – UFI HYDROGEN, Angelo Moreno – H2IT Board Member
15:30 Q+A with the audience
15:45 Networking and closing session

Rinnovabili District 2025

Smart Building Expo: the Panel Program at the Renewables District

An arena to explore the urban transition

Three days, three strategic focuses

An immersive and relational innovation district

An invitation to those who want to lead the change

Panel Program