Driving delivery defines BE-ST Fest 2026, and in the East, this is driven through the lens of retrofit.
Now in its fourth year, the International Retrofit Conference has established itself as a leading platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: improving our existing buildings’ energy performance.
The ambition is clear: reduce energy, enhance building performance, decarbonise heating systems, and reimagine and reuse buildings. While the challenge is complex, momentum is growing across the sector. New approaches to funding, policy, skills development and delivery are helping to unlock progress, while collaboration across industry continues to build confidence and capability at scale.
The International Retrofit Conference focuses on what is currently happening and how we can do more. It asks not whether we need to retrofit, but how we do it, at scale, at speed, and in a way that is affordable and accessible. By aligning policy, finance and delivery, retrofit can become a cornerstone of net-zero progress.
Date: 2nd September 2026
Location: Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Exhibitors
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Ecological Building Systems
The ethos at Ecological Building Systems is to achieve 'Better Building' by adopting a 'Fabric First' approach to design, with the use of more natural materials to optimise building performance and durability. They research, stock, and supply high-performance sustainable products with unrivalled technical support. Although they are not installers, they offer comprehensive training on all the products supplied.
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Geovation Scotland
Geovation Scotland is the only support organisation in Scotland specifically supporting land, property and location technology startups.
We help unlock greater value from our national geospatial, land & property data assets by supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and developers to bring new products and services to market through an accelerator programme for early-stage founders and a UK-wide community of PropTech and GeoTech experts.
Our bespoke accelerator programme offers technology entrepreneurs looking to accelerate the growth of their businesses a range of support – from finance, sales, pitching and marketing to data access, development support, up to £15k of funding and more!
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Iso Chemie GmbH
Iso Chemie GmbH have been a manufacturer of energy-efficient and sustainable sealing solutions and technical foams for almost five decades. Their products can be used in energy-efficient construction, both in new buildings and in the energy-efficient refurbishment of old buildings.
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Kensa
The UK’s heating system is stuck in the past, costing people and the planet too much. At Kensa, we believe it’s time for an upgrade. Since 1999, we’ve been manufacturing ground source heat pumps in Cornwall and installing them all over the country, transforming how people heat and cool their homes and businesses. Our pioneering networked heat pump solutions deliver the cheapest, cleanest way to heat millions of homes and businesses, and even whole towns, all while minimising the impact on the electricity grid. That’s why Kensa is now responsible for half the ground source installations every year.
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NorDan
NorDan is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of high-performance timber and aluminium-clad windows, doors and smart accessories. Founded in Norway almost 100 years ago, we are a family-owned business operating across Europe, with sustainability and innovative thinking at our core.
We showcase our cutting-edge solutions designed for modern architecture, sustainability, and longevity. With a strong focus on quality, aesthetics and performance, NorDan products are trusted by architects, developers, and homeowners across the UK.
Visit us to explore how our windows and doors can enhance your next project with superior design, security, and environmental benefits.
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