The Affordable Housing Initiative Days is a key networking and learning event focused on advancing social and affordable housing solutions across Europe. Organized by the Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership—an accelerator program led by Housing Europe in collaboration with EBC, ECTP, Energy Cities, GNE Finance, and SINTEF, and co-funded by the European Union—it will occur from April 28-30, 2026, in Guimarães, Portugal, the European Green Capital 2026.
This gathering offers tailored mentorship, peer exchanges, workshops, study visits, and access to experts in technical, social, financial, and innovation areas to combat energy poverty, promote inclusion, ensure affordability, and cut emissions. It forms part of the initiative's second phase (2024-2026), building on prior successes like supporting 22 districts, mentor engagements, funding tools, and pan-European study tours.
Participants, including lighthouse districts from the SHAPE II program, can network during the event, which aligns with Energy Cities' Annual Forum welcome activities, such as seminars and local showcases. Registration details are available via the initiative's homepage, with limited spots encouraged early booking for this pivotal forum on just energy transitions in housing.