We are pleased to announce this year’s two-day Annual General Meeting.
On 11 November, from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m., we will kick off with a Networking Event offering an informal opportunity for personal exchange with members, partners, and guests. You can also look forward to a keynote by Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN).
Registration for on-site participation.
On 12 November, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., an engaging morning program awaits you under the theme “Building Sustainability – Challenges for the Construction and Real Estate Sectors”.open to all interested participants.
Experts will shed light on current developments and discuss perspectives for a more sustainable and resource-efficient construction sector.
After a short lunch break, the official Annual General Meeting including board elections will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., exclusively for IBU members.
All participants registering for the afternoon session will initially be placed on a waiting list. After verification, you will receive a final confirmation of your registration or further information.
Registration for on-site-participation.
We look forward to your participation and an inspiring exchange!
Your IBU e.V.
The entire event will be held in German.
Full programme
11 November 2025
7:00 – 10:30 p.m.: Networking Event (public)
Venue: Bistro Nolle S-Bahnbogen, Georgenstraße 203, 10117 Berlin (opposite NH Hotel)
Entry: from 6:30 p.m.
Keynote: Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
12 November 2025
Recycling and Circular Construction – Challenges of the New Construction Products Regulation
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Expert programme (public)
Venue: NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstraße, Friedrichstraße 96, 10117 Berlin
Entry: from 8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Hans Peters, Chairman of the IBU Board
Greeting: Climate Change and Resilience
Dr. Barbara Hendricks, President of IBU, former Federal Minister for Environment
Greeting: The New Construction Products Regulation
Jens Schumacher, European Commission (DG GROW – Construction)
Europe Rebuilding – Regulatory Dynamics for a Sustainable Construction and Real Estate Sector: from the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to Recycling Quotas and the Digital Product Passport
Dr. Paul Kowitz, Managing Director, DSK – Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
In Practice: Building Simply, Affordably and Sustainably
Dr. Ernst Böhm, Founding Partner, B&O Group
Making Recycling Verifiable: Recycled Content Declaration and Re-Use EPDs
Anna-Katharina Maute, IBU Verify GmbH
Marcel Gröpler, Lindner Group | Jörg Lass, DeFries
Recycling in the Construction Industry – Between Vision, Regulation and Reality
Prof. Natalie Essig, Munich University of Applied Sciences
Moderation: Florian Pronold, IBU Managing Director, former Parliamentary State Secretary
Lunch break approx. 12:30–2:00 pm
Start of the Ordinary Annual General Meeting (internal session) at 2:00 pm
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Official Annual General Meeting (not public)
A special thank you to our sponsoring partners:
