1:30 PM: Welcome and Introduction
The event will begin with a welcoming session at Maison Joliot Curie, Rue du Trône 100, Brussels, bringing together Belgian and French experts interested in innovations for sustainable cities.

2:15 PM: Vincent Lemire and his team – Digital Management of Historical Archives
Presentation: Vincent Lemire, a renowned professor and historian specializing in urban history and heritage conservation, will present his work. He leads several projects aimed at digitizing historical archives to optimize their management and valorization, particularly those related to urban cultural heritage. The team will discuss challenges in preserving and accessing digital archives while sharing expertise on advanced techniques in heritage data management.
> Learn more about Vincent Lemire: pagespro.univ-gustave-eiffel.fr/vincent-lemire

2:45 PM: Experience Sharing on Plastic Recycling – Project with Plastic Odyssey
Presentation: This project is a collaboration between Université Gustave Eiffel and Plastic Odyssey, an international expedition dedicated to recycling plastic waste for innovative uses in construction, particularly plastic pavers. Members of the Plastic Odyssey team will share their field experiences and discuss the feasibility of using recycled plastics as construction materials, especially for urban infrastructure.
> Discover Plastic Odyssey: plasticodyssey.org and pagespro.univ-gustave-eiffel.fr/lamine-dieng

3:15 PM: Presentation of the PEPR Ville Durable et Bâtiment Innovant - France 2030 Program
Presentation: Dominique Mignot, a research director and expert in urban resilience, will present the national PEPR VDBI (Sustainable City and Innovative Building) program under France 2030. This program addresses major urban challenges (resilience, energy efficiency, territorial inclusion) and leverages big data technologies and territorial analysis to develop innovative solutions tailored to local needs.

> Learn more: pepr-vdbi.fr and pagespro.univ-gustave-eiffel.fr/dominique-mignot

3:45 PM: Coffee Break and Networking
Take advantage of this break to engage with speakers and participants, fostering informal discussions and ideas for future collaborations.

4:00 PM: Open Exchange Session – Project Presentations and Potential Collaborations
Objective: This session offers participants an opportunity to present ongoing or upcoming projects and explore avenues for collaboration with other experts in attendance. Whether working on sustainable city projects, construction technology innovations, or urban initiatives, this session aims to create synergies for developing European projects.
We are honored to welcome Jacques Teller, president of the international jury for PEPR VDBI, professor at the University of Liège, and expert in urban planning and land use.
 Learn more about Jacques Teller: uliege.be - Jacques Teller

5:00 PM: Closing and Networking Buffet
The day will conclude with a networking session around a buffet, providing an ideal setting to continue discussions and establish connections with key actors in urban research and sustainable cities in Europe.