EPPA Annual Summit 2025: Driving the Clean Industrial Deal Together

The Summit highlighted the growing recognition of the window profile sector as a strategic player in Europe’s transition toward more sustainable, affordable, and circular buildings.

Exceptional Speakers, Concrete Priorities The Summit featured a line-up of leading EU experts and decision-makers: 

• Gunnar Münt, Director of the Housing Task Force, European Investment Bank, presented the EIB’s perspective on Action Plan for Affordable Sustainable Housing. His intervention showed how financial instruments are being geared to accelerate deep renovation and energy upgrades across Europe.
• Tatiana Márquez Uriarte, Member of the Housing Task Force, European Commission, outlined how the EU Housing Initiative connects with the energy-efficiency targets and wider social goals.
• Dr. Kieran Campbell-Johnston (TNO) and Janine Röling (Fair Resource Foundation) presented the outcomes of the EPPA–TNO study on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), offering a sector-specific, actionable blueprint to support implementation of the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act.
• During the dinner reflection, Christos Gaitanis, Policy Officer, DG Environment, European Commission, shared perspectives on upcoming EU Circular Economy Act.

A Community of Experts — and a Network That Delivers 

Beyond formal sessions, the Summit fostered deep member involvement: active participation in panels, technical dialogue, and one-on-one exchanges with policymakers and experts. Informal moments — from coffee discussions to a shared wine tasting and dinner at The 1040 — strengthened connections across the network and added momentum to EPPA’s collaborative spirit.

General Assembly – One Voice, Strong Roots

The event concluded with EPPA’s General Assembly, following a strategic Board Meeting. The Assembly featured a comprehensive Activity Report, with Working Group Chairs presenting results across key policy and technical areas. A major milestone was also confirmed: EPPA now acts as one European voice, grounded in strong national branches in Germany, France, and Poland. This structure enhances coordination, amplifies national input, and strengthens EU-level influence. 

Looking Ahead

The 2025 Summit affirmed EPPA’s position as a trusted, solutions-focused partner in Europe’s green and industrial transition. With a growing network, strong member engagement, and a clear strategic agenda, EPPA is ready to lead — and ready to deliver.