SHAKE UP Project – Transnational Partners Meeting in Brussels

On 22 September 2025, the Shake Up consortium gathered in Brussels at the TOBB Brussels Office for its third in-person meeting. The day was marked by constructive exchanges, technical progress, and genuine cooperation among partners, representing a major step forward in our shared mission to strengthen building resilience across Europe. 

The day started with a networking lunch, setting a warm and collaborative atmosphere that encouraged fruitful discussions and strengthened bonds among participants.

The meeting officially opened with the agenda presentation by Moverim, followed by MoEUCC’s comprehensive review of the activities completed between December 2024 and August 2025. This overview not only highlighted the impressive progress already achieved but also outlined the next steps up to February 2026, providing the consortium with a clear direction.

In the early afternoon, turning to Work Package 2, partners examined key topics, including seismic risk mapping, average energy consumption, and life-cycle assessments of selected regions. IVE presented updates on these areas, while MoEUCC and TU Delft introduced the development of a prioritization framework. Together, these contributions showcased the added value of combining diverse expertise to build robust tools for decision-making in retrofitting.

Later in the afternoon, attention moved to Work Package 3 and 4. The consortium reviewed the upcoming tasks and celebrated important milestones: the development of an interactive project website and discussion platform, coordinated by Moverim and Three o’clock, and the design of new training content and curricula led by Gazi University. Both initiatives represent crucial steps in equipping professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to implement cost-effective retrofitting solutions.

The meeting concluded with a final discussion led by MoEUCC, focusing on the main activities to be carried out before the end of 2025. This wrap-up session was more than a summary: it was an opportunity for alignment and renewed commitment, as partners exchanged ideas and reinforced their collective ambition to make European buildings safer, more efficient, and more resilient.

The Brussels meeting proved once again that Shake Up is not only about technical innovation, but also about cooperation, trust, and a shared vision. Partners left the TOBB Brussels Office energized and motivated, ready to take the next steps together.

SHAKE UP at the e-SAFE Final Conference

During their stay in Brussels, the Shake Up consortium also participated in the e-SAFE Final Conference, held on 23 September at the BIP Meeting Centre. The event marked the conclusion of five years of innovation, collaboration, and shared vision, bringing together policymakers, researchers, engineers, and local stakeholders to address one of Europe’s most pressing challenges: how to successfully combine energy renovation with seismic safety.

For Shake Up, the conference was a valuable occasion to expand its network and connect with leading experts working on related areas. The consortium engaged in rich exchanges with the e-SAFE community, gaining insights from their experiences and sharing perspectives on how integrated retrofitting strategies can shape the future of resilient and sustainable buildings across Europe.

A highlight of the day was the intervention of Mehtap KUMDAKCI CAN (MoEUCC), who was invited to introduce the Shake Up project on stage. Her presentation gave the consortium the chance to showcase its objectives and early achievements to a broader audience, reinforcing its position within Europe’s building resilience landscape. Another notable contribution came from Simona BIANCHI, member of the Shake Up consortium, who took the stage as representative of the MULTICARE project.

The event not only celebrated the success of e-SAFE but also created a fertile ground for Shake Up to build synergies, exchange knowledge, and strengthen its visibility, paving the way for future collaborations.

Looking Ahead

The two days in Brussels highlighted both the progress already achieved by Shake Up and the consortium’s strong commitment to building resilient and sustainable communities. By combining technical expertise with meaningful collaboration, and by engaging with other European initiatives such as e-SAFE, the project has taken important steps towards its long-term goals.

The meeting and the conference reinforced a shared vision: working together to make Europe’s buildings safer, more energy-efficient, and better prepared for the future.