The Federal Bauakademie Foundation warmly invites you to join the upcoming “Transformation Dialogue” discussion on the 10th of September 2025 from 18:00 to 19:30 in the “Roter Saal”. The event will take place in a hybrid format. Attendance is possible in person or online:
Register here to attend in person
Register here to attend online
Please note: The event will take place in German.
Guests:
Sabine Drewes, Board Member, Nahwärme Eichkamp Berlin Cooperative
Tilmann Rave, Head of the “Heat Strategy and Districts” Unit, Department for Climate and Environmental Protection (RKU), City of Munich
Stephan Retter, Managing Director, Wärmenetz Steinheim GmbH & Deputy Mayor of the City of Steinheim
Oliver Zernahle, Managing Director, BTB GmbH
Welcome: Dr. Elena Wiezorek, Director, Federal Bauakademie Foundation
Moderation: Dr. Leslie Quitzow, Transformation Manager for Urban Development and Real Estate Management, Federal Bauakademie Foundation
By mid-2026, all larger municipalities in Germany are required to present a municipal heating plan. At the core of these plans are district heating networks, which are set to play a key role in supplying heating and cooling to our neighborhoods — including existing building stock. But how can they be successfully put into practice?
Join us on the 10th of September 2025, in the “Roter Saal” or online, to discuss the key success factors for putting local heating networks into practice. Learn from real-world examples how municipalities have approached the task, how community energy cooperatives have contributed to success, which challenges arose and how they were overcome - and see how innovative projects are already delivering solutions today.
What to expect
- Successful real-world examples, such as projects by a community energy cooperative or a municipally operated district heating network
- Direct exchange with experts and thought leaders
- Answers to key questions:
How can citizens be effectively engaged and involved?
How reliable are low-temperature heating networks?
How do the costs compare to other solutions?
Which renewable sources are best suited for urban networks?
Why should you attend?
Engage with leading practitioners, gain actionable insights for your own projects, and build connections with stakeholders from municipalities, energy providers, and the real estate sector.
We look forward to the discussion!
Photo 1: © Stadtverwaltung Steinheim an der Murr
Photo 2: © Bundestiftung Bauakademie