On 5 November 2025, EOTA hosted its Stakeholder Conference “From Vision to Action: The New ETA Route” in Brussels, bringing together industry representatives, EU institutions, national authorities and SMEs to discuss the transition to the new CPR and the future of the ETA route.
With over 400 registered stakeholders, and more than 100 participants gathered on site at BOZAR Brussels, this high-level forum explored how the European Technical Assessment (ETA) can serve as a cornerstone for implementing the revised Construction Products Regulation, supporting a digital, sustainable and agile construction sector. Attendees explored practical enablers and challenges, discussed how the ETA route can bridge regulatory ambition with real-world implementation and looked to sustainability and digitalisation as key challenges for the future of the industry.
The event featured keynote speeches, expert panels, and presentations offering diverse perspectives on the new CPR and ETA route. Contributors from the European Commission, the Member States, business associations and the manufacturing side shared how the ETA route can continue to foster the introduction of innovative construction products to the European and international markets. The conference also opened the floor for strategic discussions on strengthening innovation and competitiveness and managing data and information flows, with time-to-market identified as a key consideration.
A strong collaboration between the European Commission and EOTA
In her opening keynote, Barbara Bonvissuto from the European Commission underlined the close and effective cooperation between EOTA and the European Commission. This collaboration is expected to lead to the citation of more than 100 EADs in the Official Journal in 2025, a major milestone for continuity and legal certainty during the transition to the new CPR.
Expert Corner: clarifying key questions from the market
Newly introduced at this year's conference, the Expert Corner brought together specialists from the European Commission and EOTA for a well-received and interactive exchange and Q & A session. Questions from the audience highlighted key concerns of the industry and the need for continued communication on several topics, including the status and citation timelines of EADs as well as data management challenges related to sustainability and digitalisation. The session played an important role in clarifying core aspects of the new framework while also identifying areas where additional guidance would benefit the industry.
“We are ready”: a clear message for manufacturers under the new CPR
During her presentation on how EOTA will address the new CPR in ETAs, Maria Bento (ITeC, Spain), Chair of the EOTA Technical Board, reassured manufacturers that the ETA route under the new CPR will continue to offer a clear, flexible, and reliable path to CE marking for innovative construction products.
“Let me say this clearly: we are ready. We are ready to adapt. We are ready to support manufacturers. And we are ready to provide solutions that meet the new expectations of the market and the new requirements of the regulation.”
Her message also pointed to something that shaped the discussions throughout the day: readiness is not for EOTA is not a static state, but the continued ability to support manufacturers in an evolving landscape of technical progress and legislative change.
Building on this message, fellow EOTA colleagues Andreia Gil (Itecons, Portugal) and Markus Tresser (LUXIB, Luxembourg) reported on ongoing work in the key areas of digitalisation and sustainability. They outlined how EOTA is strengthening its technical processes and connecting with the wider CPR network.
Closing remarks: collaboration is key
In his closing speech, Thomas Bruun, EOTA President, reflected on the day’s discussions with a corroborating message.
“We know how to find solutions in EOTA. We know how to find pragmatic solutions and we are ready.”
He highlighted that collaboration among all CPR stakeholders will be essential to successfully navigate the transition and strengthen the ETA route in the years ahead.He thanked all contributors for their engagement and reaffirmed EOTA’s commitment to closely with all CPR stakeholders.
