Multi-Source Energy Integration in Urban Systems: Considering Changing Climate Conditions

29 October 2026 | 09:30–17:30 CET | Eenhoorn Amersfoort, The Netherlands

4TU.Energy is pleased to invite you to the MEIFUS Workshop, a 4TU.Energy community activity organised within the MEIFUS (Multi-Source Energy Integration Framework for Sustainable Urban Systems) Initiative.

This one-day workshop brings together researchers, engineers, urban planners and industry partners to exchange knowledge and explore practical solutions for integrating multiple energy sources in urban environments under changing climate conditions.

Why join?

As cities face increasing challenges related to climate change, energy demand and system integration, there is a growing need to look beyond individual energy technologies and consider the urban energy system as a whole.

The workshop provides an opportunity to explore:

• Multi-source and multi-vector energy integration, including electricity, heat and cooling
• Weather-dependent energy generation and its implications for urban energy systems
• Urban microclimate interactions and climate resilience
• Building energy efficiency through urban sensing and analytics
• Municipal energy planning under changing climate conditions
• Practical urban energy challenges and solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration

Keynote Speakers

The programme features four keynote contributions bringing together perspectives from energy systems, buildings, urban climate and local energy transition.

Prof. David Smeulders – Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
Multi-Vector Energy Integration in Future Urban Systems

Prof. Anna Laura Pisello – University of Perugia, Italy
Mitigating Urban Heat Island Effects & Microclimate Resilience for Building Energy Performance

Prof. Qunshan Zhao – University of Glasgow, UK
Understanding Building Energy Efficiency by Urban Sensing and Analytics

Anneke van der Kraan – Municipality of Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Local Energy Transition in Practice: Municipal Initiatives & Urban Challenges in Amersfoort

Interactive Workshop

The afternoon moves from knowledge exchange to collaborative problem-solving.

Participants will work in mixed teams on municipal and climate-related energy challenges, develop potential solutions and present their ideas during a final pitching and awards session. Each team will have five minutes to pitch its solution, followed by Q&A with experts.

This format provides an opportunity to connect different disciplines and perspectives and to translate ideas into practical solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient urban systems.

Programme at a Glance

09:30–10:00 — Registration & morning coffee
10:00–10:15 — Welcome & MEIFUS Framework Introduction
10:15–10:45 — Keynote 1
10:45–11:00 — Coffee break & networking
11:00–11:30 — Keynote 2
11:30–12:00 — Keynote 3
12:00–13:00 — Group photo, buffet lunch & networking
13:00–13:30 — Keynote 4 / Local Practice
13:30–14:30 — Collaborative Workshop: Municipal & Climate Energy Challenges
14:30–14:45 — Coffee break
14:45–15:45 — Collaborative Workshop: Finalising Solutions
15:45–16:45 — Pitching & Awards Session
16:45–17:00 — Wrap-up & Closing Remarks
17:00–17:30 — Networking Reception

Practical Information

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Time: 09:30–17:30 CET
Location: Eenhoorn Meeting Center Amersfoort
Address: Barchman Wuytierslaan 2, 3818 LH Amersfoort, The Netherlands

The venue is located directly opposite Amersfoort Central Station, making it easily accessible by public transport.

Hybrid access: The morning keynote sessions will be streamed live via Microsoft Teams for online participants.

Registration deadline: 18 October 2026

Who should attend?

The workshop is particularly relevant for:

• Researchers working on energy systems, buildings, climate and urban sustainability
• Engineers and energy professionals
• Urban planners and municipal representatives
• Industry partners working on urban energy solutions
• Researchers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to the energy transition

Whether you work on energy integration, climate resilience, buildings, urban planning or local energy transitions, the workshop offers an opportunity to exchange perspectives and collaborate across disciplines.

Join us in Amersfoort

Let's bring together different perspectives to develop sustainable, resilient and liveable urban energy systems.

Register before 18 October 2026 and join us for a day of knowledge exchange, collaboration and practical problem-solving.

Register via online form: here 

Organised by

4TU.Energy – MEIFUS Initiative

Hosted by Dr. Guang Hu (TU/e), Dr. Tingting Zhu (UT) and Dr. Dragan Milosevic (WUR).