2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Urban planning: a sustainable and aesthetic lever for our cities
Today, urban planning is a key focus for local authorities and developers, who are keen to combine sustainability, aesthetics and resilience in the face of climatic and environmental challenges. Rocalia 2025 is positioned as a key event for highlighting the advantages of natural stone in the design of urban spaces, in synergy with public and private landscaping, supported in particular by Paysalia and the entire landscape industry.
Natural stone design: between tradition and innovation
Design applied to natural stone is an essential topic for the industry, between preserving ancestral know-how and exploring new aesthetics and techniques. Rocalia 2025 will be an opportunity to highlight this duality between dry stone and traditional stone, and to show how design can enrich and modernize these timeless materials.
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Circular economy and reuse of natural stone: towards a more sustainable industry
Faced with environmental challenges and the need to reduce the carbon footprint of construction, the circular economy is emerging as a key solution. Natural stone, a noble and enduring material, is an integral part of this dynamic, promoting the reuse and upgrading of resources. Rocalia 2025 will highlight these essential practices for a more sustainable future.
Construction and Heritage: natural stone for preservation and innovation
Natural stone is an essential material for building and restoring heritage. Its use preserves the identity of local areas, while incorporating the innovations needed to ensure the sustainability and adaptability of buildings. At Rocalia 2025, the focus will be on the key role of stone in transmitting architectural heritage and modernizing buildings. An opportunity to find out more about the industry's current projects...
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Employment and training: a strategic challenge for the entire industry
The development and sustainability of the natural stone industry depend on the transmission of know-how and the training of new generations. Faced with the challenges of recruitment and changing professions, it is essential to attract and train talent to meet the sector's growing needs. Retraining and mobility within sectors may also play a key role in the near future. At Rocalia 2025, the aim will be to highlight the career opportunities and training schemes that are shaping the future of natural stone.
