Rinnovabili will be at Smart Building Expo 2025 with an immersive exhibition space: the Rinnovabili District. Three days of updates and dialogue focused on the urban transition
Rinnovabili District brings energy innovation center stage at Smart Building Expo 2025
From November 19 to 21, 2025, at Fiera Milano (Rho), the Rinnovabili District will be the beating heart of Smart Building Expo 2025, the international event focused on technological innovation for buildings and smart cities. This arena will bring together experts, companies, institutions, and research centers to explore the future of energy and its integration into the urban environment.
A three-day high-value program
The central stage will host three days of high-impact content organized around key themes. At the center of the debate are the main challenges of the urban energy transition, tackled through inspiring keynotes, thematic panels, exclusive interviews, and networking moments with leaders in sustainable innovation.
Each day will focus on a strategic macro-area:
- the new frontiers of renewable energy and emerging energy models
- Renewable Energy Communities (RECs), energy efficiency, and digitalization
- advanced technologies for storage, e-mobility, AI, and urban infrastructure for smart cities
All sessions will be streamed live on Rinnovabili’s official channels, expanding the reach of the event and giving national and international visibility to the shared content.
Day one: renewables and emerging energy models
The opening day of Rinnovabili District will focus entirely on innovation in renewable energy sources and new models for distributed, participatory, and sustainable energy systems.
Kicking off the program will be a high-profile keynote, followed by in-depth panels covering:
- emerging photovoltaic technologies
- new business models for prosumers, energy service companies (ESCOs), and SMEs
- financial tools for deploying residential and industrial systems
There will also be discussions on green hydrogen from RES, low-enthalpy geothermal, small wind, and district heating. The agenda will be rounded out with regulatory updates and contributions from institutional and academic representatives.
Day two: RECs and smart grids
The second day will be dedicated to the evolution of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) and their increasingly strategic role in local, sustainable energy management.
The program will spotlight:
- real-world examples of REC implementation
- support tools and organizational models
- integration with smart grids, distributed storage, and decentralized energy management
- the impacts of the new EPBD IV directive on building energy performance
There will also be a focus on the evolving role of key professionals, such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and specialized installers, with a regulatory update delivered by industry experts.
Day three: urban energy systems and smart city tech
The final day will explore the technological evolution of urban energy systems and their shift toward digital transformation.
The Rinnovabili District stage will host sessions on:
- advanced storage systems and electric mobility
- artificial intelligence and smart grid solutions
- increasingly efficient, predictive, and integrated energy management systems
Special attention will be given to energy digitalization, with spotlights on software for monitoring, control, and consumption optimization in smart buildings, urban districts, and public infrastructure.
Through inspiring keynotes and thematic panels, speakers will explore how emerging technologies can make cities more resilient, autonomous, and sustainable. The day will also include regulatory insights and input from institutions and the research community.
An immersive ecosystem for companies and innovators
Alongside the main stage, Smart Building Expo 2025 will also feature an immersive exhibition area where partner companies can showcase cutting-edge technologies, connect with stakeholders, and position themselves within Rinnovabili’s innovation district.
This curated and authoritative setting is designed to foster real opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and business exchange, enriched by dedicated networking sessions.
Rinnovabili District reaffirms its role as a hub for exploring solutions, models, and strategies tied to energy efficiency, renewables, and urban digitalization. A unique opportunity for all professionals aiming to lead the sustainable transformation.
