Energy Transition in Building | Hackathon & Workshop

Welcome to join us in contributing to the Energy Transition in Building-BRIDGE community!

Date: 3-4 September 2025

Time: 10:30-17:00 hrs

📌Location: Technohal &U Park hotel, UT Campus

The energy transition is upon us, demanding innovative and efficient solutions to power the future. Join us for an exciting two-day hackathon and workshop on Building energy Responsive Integration of supply and Demand engaGEment (BRIDGE)—an exciting and groundbreaking initiative aimed at harmonizing building energy supply and demand through intelligent integration. Collaborate with young researchers and students from the 4TU universities to tackle real-world challenges and create solutions that will shape the future of energy in buildings. Network with academic and industry experts, gain insights, and get inspired to make an impact.

Day 1: Hackathon— For MSc/PhDs/Postdocs

During the hackathon, the challenge will focus on improving the energy system efficiency of buildings. This could entail solutions around decentralized energy hubs for buildings, smart grid sustainability, AI driven demand response-control systems and any other solution you may come up with.

The top 3 groups will earn exciting prize money!

Day 2: Workshop—Open to all participants

All participants — including young researchers, students, and professionals — are welcome to join an engaging workshop focused on idea exchange, expert talks, and the latest research in responsive building energy systems. Whether you're applying your skills or expanding your research horizons, BRIDGE is your chance to connect, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

No sign-up fee, but a no-show fee applies. Cancellations up to two weeks before the event.

Program

	Day 1 (Hackathon)		Day 2 (Workshop)
10:30-10:45	Welcome and Opening	10:30-10:45	Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:45-11:15	Introduction to challenge and Hackathon Criteria	10:45-11:15	Keynote 1 –District heating/cooling network
11:15-11:45	Teaming Up	11:15-11:45	Keynote 2 -Smart and flexible energy system control
11:45-12:30	Group Registration and Planning	11:45-12:30	Hackathon Group Pitch Session
12:30-13:30	Lunch	12:30-13.30	Group Photo Hackathon Ceremony Lunch
13:30 - 18:00	Hacking Drinks and snacks available	13:30-14:00	Keynote 3 -Building sustainable urban energy
		14:00-15:00	Industry Expert Talks (Q&A): Daikin Europe, Ennatuurlijk...
		15:00-15:15	Coffee break
		15:15-16:00	Young Researchers Pitch Session
		16:00-16:40 Parallel	Brainstorm for Team Ups for Young Researchers
		16:00-16:40 Parallel	Industry Connect: Open Dialogue with Experts (MSc/PhDs)
		16:45-17:30	Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up Networking, drinks and snacks

Organization team members:


Dr. Tingting Zhu (UTwente) t.zhu@utwente.nl	Dr. Dujuan Yang (TU/e) d.yang@tue.nl	Dr. Aleksandra Lekić (TU Delft) A.Lekic@tudelft.nl

Speakers and more information: will be updated soon!

Contact: For inquiries, please contact us at:

Benjamin Schweighauser (b.a.schweighauser@student.utwente.nl) Tingting Zhu (t.zhu@utwente.nl)

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