Renodays, a first edition marked by success

More than 5.000 visitors came to meet the 143 exhibitors present but above all to attend the masterclasses, workshops, meet-ups, demonstrations and RENOTALKS which punctuated these two days. A look back at the highlights of RENODAYS and the highlights of these meetings dedicated to the comprehensive and efficient renovation of housing.

A new format that met its audience

Imagined by the RX Global teams, who also organize the Batimat, Interclima, Idéobain and Equipbaie – Metalexpo trade shows, RENODAYS was a real challenge. The organizers have in fact resolutely chosen to break the codes of the classic show to offer a new format encouraging exchanges.

And the bet paid off! 5063 visitors responded and attended the more than 220 speeches that were offered to answer questions, sometimes complex, around the overall and efficient renovation of housing.

Supported by exhibitors and partners, RENODAYS has brought real dynamism to this key subject by engaging all stakeholders, public and private, to express themselves together and think about concrete solutions to move things forward.

Highlights and committed partners

RENODAYS was marked by the presence of Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Energy Transition, who came to inaugurate the event and to speak at the conclusion of the opening conference “Comprehensive and efficient renovation of housing: are we holding the right trajectory? » before going to several stands.

On the RENOTALKS stage, 13 sessions took place, grouped under the theme “Committed to the climate, citizens and employment!”. More than 10 hours of discussions, led by 30 speakers from multiple worlds. Highly anticipated, the two opening conferences launched the debates of these two days.

On Wednesday, the opening conference, hosted by UNICLIMA, entitled “Why deprive yourself of an efficient step-by-step renovation process?” » also gathered an attentive audience.

Some partners had also chosen to reserve exclusive launches for RENODAYS:

• Stop Energy Exclusion launched its Energy Poverty Fresco
• The Union of Architects (UNSFA) and the Housing Improvement Club (CAH) presented the prizes for the first edition of the Prize for the Architectural Requalification of Co-ownerships.
• Launch of the low carbon renovation challenge by the HQE-GBC and CCCA-BTP Alliance
• The results were also revealed:
  • of the very first HOME barometer (Optimized Housing and Energy Management) on the relationship of French people to energy savings in their homes by SONERGIA & OPINION WAY,
  • of the study on the habits of residents in terms of renovation by the Home Improvement Club with sociologists Audrey VALIN and Gaëtan BRISE PIERRE,
  • of the survey on the training and support of building professionals facing the challenges of energy renovation by Winlab' & Batiweb.

In addition, Dorémi led workshops and demonstrations on airtightness, the installation of carpentry and double-flow ventilation which were very successful.

Needs for exchanges and information combined with great friendliness

If the format of the speaking spaces (masterclass, workshop, meet-up, pitch) facilitated discussions, one place was also very popular and appreciated: the Café de la Rénovation. Located in the heart of the Forum, it has proven to be a real meeting place to extend the dialogue in a friendly manner. At lunchtime, the tables were transformed into guest tables around which the debates continued.

The next Renodays will take place in 2025. However, the subject of comprehensive and efficient renovation of housing will be largely on the agenda of the Mondial du Bâtiment exhibitions – Batimat joined by Equipbaie and Métalexpo, Interclima and Idéobain – the major meeting of the sector is already set, from September 30 to October 3, 2024, at Porte de Versailles.