Jan 13, 2026
January is often about big announcements and bold predictions. This year, we’re starting differently:
By learning from the people building, testing, and adapting every day in our industry.
By sharing what’s emerging across the community openly and honestly.
This newsletter is about what’s taking shape around us.
What We’re Hearing Across the Community
Over the past year, we’ve spoken with founders, developers, architects, contractors, and asset managers across our network. Different roles, different markets yet the same signals keep surfacing.
Execution = new innovation
Teams want better ways to implement what already works faster, leaner, and with clear ownership.
“Future-proof” = adaptable
Flexibility is winning over one-size-fits-all solutions in systems, teams, and processes.
Collaboration beats competition
More “Who can we build this with?” and less “How do we do this alone?”
These insights are shaping how we design learning this year.
That’s why we’re developing role-specific FUTUREPROOF™ workshops for Architects, Contractors, and Asset Managers focused on hands-on exchange and real-world workflows, not theory.
We’ll keep turning these signals into spaces where conversation leads to action.
Built for Our Members In January
Go-To-Market Strategies Workshop - 15 January, Brussels
On 15 January, Cogital, in partnership with EightySeven, is hosting a 2-hour Go-To-Market Strategies workshop designed specifically for our community. A practical exchange with expert for members who want to sharpen their go-to-market approach before mistakes become costly.
If you’re serious about getting your go-to-market right, this is a moment to take advantage of. Register Now
87 Capital & Market Meet - 20 January, Brussels
The session opens with Reverse Pitches from two corporates who share their real market challenges, from capital sourcing and compliance to valuation and transaction timelines.
Startups and scale-ups then respond with concrete use cases, showing how their solutions address these pain points in practice. Register Now.
Interested in speaking or sharing a use case? Reach out to Prekshit
Futurebuild Belgium - 27-28 January
A huge challenge awaits the construction industry: achieving net zero by 2050. This event brings together decision-makers from all areas of construction for two days to tackle this challenge together. Its free for eightyseven members to join this event, Use Code: BABH1000
Don't Wait Up and Save Your Spots!
All Q1 2026 events are now live, you can register today or mark your interest to speak. Please don’t wait; reach out early so we can confirm spots and shape the right conversations.
If you’re unsure which sessions are most relevant, or want to explore how to contribute, feel free to reach out to Prekshit directly.
Matchmaking doesn’t only happen through emails and introductions; we consistently see the strongest collaborations and new initiatives start in the room, through real discussions and shared use cases.
Make the most of your membership and register now for all Q1 2026 events.
Save your spot and register here
Welcome New Members
Geminae Consult BV: SCOPR.ai provides instant, ultra-accurate renovation budgets, tailored to each home and project. Built for professionals across the real estate value chain from agents and developers to contractors, lenders, and valuers. SCOPR delivers fast, objective renovation insights clients can trust. By integrating directly into real estate listings, buyers can assess renovation costs instantly, while agents reduce friction and focus on closing deals. A strong step toward a more transparent, efficient, and data-driven real estate market.
OPTILON: delivers premium DALI-2 and BACS solutions that make high-end buildings smarter, more energy-efficient, and EPBD-compliant. Using Philips Dynalite technology, smart lighting control, and user-friendly monitoring, they enhance occupant comfort while reducing energy consumption by 20–40%.
P&P Architectes: P&P Architects combines sustainable practices with intelligent use of existing buildings, creating contemporary architecture that respects heritage, improves energy performance and responds to environmental, economic and social challenges.
Community News
How tokenized real estate is being built for scale, compliance, and real-world adoption, see the full episode from our member Blocksquare. Click here.
80% total energy savings, lower operational costs and a smarter, safer parking experience! See the full use case.
Adoption is harder than technology. Why building AI for a deeply relational business like real estate forces you to rethink how you scale. Watch more.
The new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is fully implemented across the EU. Read more
Join Meet & Drink by Commuty | 22 Jan: How to streamline your EV parking management, and maximise charging points utilisation. Register and Join Here
EPBD: From Compliance to Smart Building Data, see insights from Optilon. Read more
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