SAIE CONFERENCE 2026
URBAN REGENERATION: BETWEEN HOUSING WELL-BEING AND STRUCTURAL SAFETY
The Project
The annual alternation of SAIE between Bologna and Bari has made the event an essential benchmark for the construction sector, bringing together professionals from all over the country. To enhance this feature, SAIE is launching the technical conference “URBAN REGENERATION: BETWEEN HOUSING WELL-BEING AND STRUCTURAL SAFETY”, which will take place in Bari in November 2026 and in Bologna in November 2027, thereby consolidating both the annual alternation and the connection with the local areas.
The 2026 Conference in Bari
The 2026 conference will be held at The Nicolaus Hotel Bari on November 4, in collaboration with technical partners, institutions, companies, associations, and professional orders that make up the SAIE Bari community. The event marks SAIE’s return to the city following the success of the exhibition’s 2025 edition (512 exhibitors and 31,728 visitors) and represents an opportunity to promote the Central-Southern region, share knowledge, and define growth strategies for the building sector.
Goals
The conference will provide a platform to discuss the sector’s most current topics, promoting a more efficient and competitive development while consolidating professional networks within the region. In particular, the event will offer the opportunity to:
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Create a networking opportunity to take stock of strategies, the market, regulations and technical innovations
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Share insights from entrepreneurs, opinion leaders and institutional partners
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Provide a preview of the SAIE Observatory’s data, including economic analyses and forecasts for local businesses
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Establish a direct connection with local communities
Key Topics of the Conference
Design & Planning
Integrated design approaches for urban regeneration, focusing on innovation, sustainability, safety, and quality of living.
Insulation
Solutions and technologies for improving energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and building envelope performance.
Windows & Doors
Advanced systems for energy performance, safety, acoustic insulation, and the architectural enhancement of buildings.
HVAC / Indoor Climate Control
Systems and technologies for housing well-being, energy efficiency, and sustainable consumption management.
Management and control
Digitalisation, monitoring and smart systems for optimising building performance and building maintenance.
CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria)
Sustainability and requirements for the design and execution of projects in compliance with current regulations.
Regulatory framework: a decisive turning point for the construction sector
The conference takes place at the heart of a profound regulatory transformation phase that is reshaping the construction sector at both European and national level.
In recent months, several key measures have entered into force or are in the full implementation phase, significantly impacting the design, renovation, and management of the built environment:
- EPBD IV Directive – “Green Homes” (EU 2024/1275)
It introduces stringent energy efficiency targets: a 16% reduction in the average energy consumption of residential buildings by 2030 and a 20–22% reduction by 2033, with the goal of achieving full decarbonisation of the European building stock by 2050. Italy was required to transpose the directive by 29 May 2026; as of the date of the conference, the process is still being finalised. - Ministerial Decree on Minimum Energy Requirements 2025 (28 October 2025)
Entering into force on 3 June 2026, it significantly updates the methodologies for calculating building energy performance, introducing new standards for heat pumps and BACS (Building Automation and Control Systems) for building management and control. - 2025 Environmental Minimum Criteria (CAM Edilizia) (Ministerial Decree 24 November 2025)
Applicable from 2 February 2026, the new Minimum Environmental Criteria strengthen the regulatory framework for public procurement in construction, extending the mandatory use of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) analysis and EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) certification to a wider range of material and product categories. - Conto Termico 3.0 (August 2025)
Entering into force on 25 December 2025, it progressively phases out incentives for fossil fuel boilers and strengthens support for interventions related to energy efficiency and building automation systems.
November 2026 therefore represents a strategic moment of consolidation: the main regulations are fully operational, industry professionals are required to translate them into practice, and contracting authorities must adapt their procedures and design and selection criteria.
The conference is designed precisely to address this need for technical and operational guidance, offering an up-to-date reference point for the entire construction supply chain.
The programme
November 3rd
8:30 pm – Dinner with sponsors and speakers
November 4th
10:30 am – Conference opening
01:00 pm – Networking aperitif
02:30 pm – Second part of the conference
04:30 – Conference closing
Benefits for Sponsors
- Networking with professionals interested in exploring technical topics.
- Regional presence even during the year when the exhibition takes place in Bologna.
- Brand reinforcement and visibility within the SAIE community built over the course of the previous 4 editions held in Bari.
- On-site technical information point to reach all participants.
- Dedicated communication before, during, and after the event.
Why Bari
A strategic appointment to keep the dialogue with the Central-Southern supply chain alive, even in the year when SAIE returns to Bologna. A concrete opportunity for networking, professional updates, and relationship-building with an established professional community that, over the years, has made SAIE Bari the leading trade fair for the construction sector in Southern Italy.
SAIE: An Established Community in Central-Southern Italy
Over the years, SAIE Bari fair trade has built a solid network of companies, professionals, associations, and local stakeholders, as confirmed by the more than 31,700 professional visitors and 512 exhibiting companies at the latest edition in October 2025.
Strategic Hub for the Market
Bari represents a benchmark for the construction market in Central-Southern Italy, featuring strong participation from companies, designers, and industry professionals interested in innovation, urban redevelopment, infrastructure, and regional development.
Continuity of Relationships and Networking
The conference has been organised with the aim of ensuring continuity with the activities of SAIE Bologna 2026, creating a connection to the Central-Southern region even during SAIE Bologna’s event year, thereby creating direct synergies between companies, professionals and stakeholders across the sector.
Growing Market Interest
The strong demand recorded in previous editions of SAIE Bari confirms the growing interest of the market. During the latest event, the high number of registrations led to a completely sold-out venue, leaving some companies unable to participate.
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