RTIT>> Sustainable and Innovative Concrete Materials: Workshop and Study Visit in Pécs – APPLY NOW 

Applications are now open for a workshop and study visit in Pécs (Hungary) organised within the RTIT project. The visit is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the field of sustainable, advanced and bio-based materials, with the programme focusing on sustainable and innovative concrete materials. 

When and where? 

• Workshop: March 04^th – 05^th, 2026 (Wednesday and Thursday) 

• Travel plan: arrival on March 3^rd in the evening, return on March 06^th in the morning 

• Venue: University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), Pécs 

What is included in the programme? 

The programme includes hands-on demonstrations and presentations, as well as visits to relevant locations. Highlights include: – demonstration of 3D-printed concrete and earthen building systems – topics such as additive technologies in construction, life cycle assessment (LCA) of construction materials, materials for energy efficiency, durability, climate resilience and recycling – visits and a city tour (Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, Cella Septichora) 

Costs and logistics 

The following costs are covered for participants:  

– travel costs  

– hotel accommodation with breakfast 

– lunch and dinner during the programme 

Who can apply? 

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (3–250 employees) from relevant sectors (sustainable, advanced and bio-based materials) 

• Owners, directors, as well as technical, R&D and production roles within the company 

Requirements after returning 

Selected participants are expected to provide: – written feedback through a structured interview – a short video testimonial based on a structured format, with professional and technical support from INTERA TECHNOLOGY PARK project staff. 

Applications 

Places are available for 2–3 companies. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis, subject to verification of the mandatory sector eligibility criteria.   

Application form: Radionica i studijska posjeta u Pečuhu (Mađarska) | RTIT>> projekt – Fill in form  

Application deadline: February 25^th, 2026 or until places are filled  

Contact in case of any questions: info@intera.ba  ; +387 36 327 972 

Agenda (full) 

04 March 2026 (Wednesday) 

Venue: University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), H-7624 Pécs, Boszorkány út 2. 

• 09:30–10:00 Participant registration 

• 10:00–10:10 Welcome remarks 

• 10:10–12:00 Laboratory demonstration of 3D-printed concrete and earthen building systems 

• 12:00–13:00 Lunch 

• 13:00–13:45 Tour of the Faculty laboratories (FEIT) 

• 14:30–16:00 Visit to the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter 

• 16:00–17:30 Historical city tour 

• 18:30–21:30 Group dinner 

Note: transport to selected locations is planned by organised bus from the FEIT campus. 

05 March 2026 (Thursday) 

Venue: University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), H-7624 Pécs, Boszorkány út 2. 

• 08:30–09:00 Participant registration 

• 09:00–09:10 Introduction (Prof. Dr. Zoltán Orbán) 

• 09:10–09:30 Key issues and global trends in sustainable construction 

• 09:30–09:50 Natural materials and biomimicry 

• 09:50–10:15 Additive technologies in construction 

• 10:15–10:30 Break 

• 10:30–10:50 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of construction materials 

• 10:50–11:10 Materials for energy efficiency 

• 11:10–11:30 Future trends and materials innovation 

• 11:30–12:00 Discussion 

• 12:00–13:00 Lunch 

• 13:00–13:30 Sustainability in structural design and rehabilitation 

• 13:30–14:00 Timber–concrete composite structures 

• 14:00–14:20 High-performance and high-durability materials 

• 14:20–14:40 Break 

• 14:40–15:00 Materials for climate resilience 

• 15:00–15:20 Recycling and end-of-life management of construction materials 

• 15:20–15:45 Discussion 

• 15:45–16:00 Closing (Prof. Dr. Zoltán Orbán) 

• 16:20–17:30 Natural building materials throughout history. Visit to the Cella Septichora Visitor Centre 

• 18:30–21:00 Group dinner (Nana Bistro Bar) 

The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme. 

The RTIT project fosters innovation in sustainable, bio-based and advanced materials by supporting the transfer of research, technology and innovation across the Danube region, with a focus on knowledge transfer through concrete pilot activities. 

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg Danube Region Programme.