Energy is a shared European strength! Join us in Getafe for the EmPowerIngUs final Event

The Final Event of #EmPowerIngUs takes place!

30th of June and 1st of July 2026 will be the days of the EmPowerIngUs final event. We will meet in Getafe for a series of discussions dedicated to cities and designed for cities: starting from the model delivered by Getafe with its EPIU- Energy Poverty Intelligent Unit we will discover how #energypoverty has been successfully adapted and implemented across the four European cities joining the EmPowerIngUs innovation network: Pomorie (Bulgaria), Trikala (Greece), Etterbeek (Belgium), Maia (Portugal).

The programme will also explore how European, national, and local authorities are working together around a shared vision: “Energy is a shared European strength.” Save the date and be part of the conversation shaping a more inclusive and energy-resilient future for European cities.

Open to a wider public

Location

Getafe , Spain

Calender

30 June 2026 - 1 July 2026

Organiser

URBACT Network

30th June from 6pm on

working language: spanish

Anticipated by the first "PANEL DE ENERGIA CIUDADANA E INCLUSIVA" the event will focus on engagement of citizen and communities in the delivery of energy communities. The first European Citizens’ Energy Panel is in fact a unique opportunity for Getafe to become a benchmark for fair, accessible, and inclusive energy.

A highly interactive and participatory initiative where residents and local organizations to gather ideas and proposals that can help make energy work better for everyone.

DAY 0: 30/06/2026

Meeting location: Espacio Mercado – Sala de Exposiciones.

Pl. de la Constitución, 5, 28901 Getafe, Madrid

TIME	TOPIC	SHORT DESCRIPTION
18:00-18:30	CEAH Citizen Energy Panel. (Plenary)	Observation of participatory dynamics.
18:30-19:00	CEAH Citizen Energy Panel Summary and lessons learned (Room)	Summary session of the CEAH Citizen Energy Panel. Presentation of the activity, highlights and lessons learned.
19.00-20.00:	CEAH Citizen Energy Panel. Debate, (Room)	Working session: Energy communities as a driver of citizen engagement in energy poverty.

1st July from 9am to 6pm

working language: english with spanish translation

A full day dedicated to #energy and to the effort cities in the EU do to tackle #energypoverty and design solutions for more just cities and accessible energy.... and much much more!

An opportunity to explore how this relevant topic is framed at EU and at the spanish national level, throughout strategies, policies and funding
The final presentation of how the URBACT Good Practice delivered by the City of Getafe with the Energy Poverty Intelligent Unit (UIA/EUI financed initiative inspiring the EmpowerIngUs URBACT innovative transfer newtork) is being transferred, adopted and adapted by four more cities: Maia (Portugal), Etterbeek (Belgium), Pomorie (Bulgaria) and Trikala (Greece)
The framework to discuss about innovation, legacy and long term delivery of energy-related projects and actions
An occasion to deep dive into communication, participation, dissemination and engagement, from the perspective of #energy policies

DAY 1: 01/07/2026 Results and achievements of EmPowerIngUs.

Meeting location: Espacio Mercado – Sala de Exposiciones. Pl. de la Constitución, 5, 28901 Getafe, Madrid

TIME	TOPIC	SHORT DESCRIPTION
9:00 – 9:30	Registration	Welcome coffee Welcome to participants Registration	EMSV Staff.
9:30 – 10:00	Opening of the event	Opening speech Presentation of the Final Event. Objectives of the day, agenda... Presentation of the Marketplace. Getting to know each other/breaking the ice	Ms. Gema Cáceres Martín . CEO EMSV/ Concejalía de Vivienda Ayto. Getafe. Fernando González, Chiara Lucchini, Klemen Strmsnik, EmpoerIngUs project
10:00 – 11:00	Institutional session I	Energy poverty National Strategy	Jorge Hernández Villarreal. Advisory Member of the Cabinet of the Secretary of State for Energy. Ángel Fernández: General Manager EMSV Getafe.
11:00– 11:30	CITIES MARKETPLACE @ COFFEE BREAK!	A platform to showcase initiatives	EmPowerIngUs Team.
11:30 – 12:00	Institutional session II	European networks: Remarks by European authorities	Teofil Gherca: URBACT Secretariat. Program Director. Q&A.
12:20 –13:15	Local context & Energy Poverty: Panel discussion	Presentation of EmPowerIngUs Getafe and the other partners in the fight against energy poverty at local level. 10-minute presentation from each city LE observations.	EmPowerIngUs Team. Fernando González, Chiara Lucchini, Klemen Strmsnik, EmpowerIngUs project
13:15-14:00	Thematic talk: EmPowerIngUs and the Municipal Scale.	EmPowerIngUs & Getafe Urban Agenda. Spanish Municipalities in Innovation Initiatives.	Carlos López Martínez, General Administration Officer at Getafe Town Council. Housing. Spain URBACT/EUI National Point.
14:00 – 15:30	CITIES MARKETPLACE @ LUNCH BREAK!	A platform to showcase initiatives. Open to EmPowerIngUs, but also to other initiatives.	EmPowerIngUs Team
15:30 –16:00	Interactive session	Q&A about Energy poverty.	Chiara Lucchini, URBACT Expert
16.00-16:30	GETAFE INNOVATION	The road from EPIU to today: projects and innovation at EMSV Getafe	Fernando González, EmpowerIngUs Coordinator
16:30-17:30	COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP	COMMUNICATION AS LEGACY European projects continuity, building meaning over time, and preparing the ground for future developments. Wrap Up session. Q&A.	Chiara Lucchini, URBACT Expert

Morning online sessions (live)

[EN] EmPowerIngUs - Getafe 2026 | Day 1 Morning - Energy Poverty & Energy Communities

[ES] EmPowerIngUs - Getafe 2026 | Día 1 Mañana: Pobreza energética y comunidades energéticas

Afternoon online sessions (live)

[EN] EmPowerIngUs - Getafe 2026 | Day 1 Afternoon - Innovation & Communication as Legacy

[ES] EmPowerIngUs - Getafe 2026 | Día 1 Tarde: Innovación y comunicación como legado