When does the event take place?

On Monday, July 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

How much is the admission?

The event is free of charge, admission is free.

Where is the event venue?

At the RUB-Makerspace, Suttner-Nobel-Allee 4, 44803 Bochum.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the RUB-Makerspace is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp and an elevator at the back.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, there are numerous parking spaces behind the building; guest parking in front of the house is limited.

What is the content about?

About community heating solutions, local heating networks, climate protection in the neighborhood, and concrete ways to participate in Bochum.

Experience Bochum's Heating Future Live: Neighborhood, Heat, and New Ideas in the Makerspace

Name: The Future of Heating - Together in the Neighborhood
Start: 2026-07-06T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-06T22:30:00+02:00
Location: RUB-Makerspace

The Future of Heating in Bochum: Discovering New Paths Together in the Neighborhood

On July 6, 2026, the RUB-Makerspace in Bochum-Laer will open its doors for an informational event focused on community and climate-friendly heating solutions. Under the title The Future of Heating - Together in the Neighborhood, the event will cover local heating networks, shared investments, and how a citizen-driven heating transition can be successfully implemented in the neighborhood. The event is free of charge and will take place from 19:00 to 20:30. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/die-zukunft-des-heizens-gemeinsam-im-quartier-3.html))

Why This Evening is More Than Just an Information Event

The event combines expert knowledge with a sense of community: Visitors will gain practical insights into community heating concepts, learn about success stories from Berlin, Bremen, and the Netherlands, and can actively participate in Bochum. The focus is on a solution that reduces CO₂ in the long term, lowers operating costs, and strengthens independence from fossil fuels. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/die-zukunft-des-heizens-gemeinsam-im-quartier-3.html))

The Venue: Makerspace with an Innovative Character

The RUB-Makerspace is an open space for ideas, exchange, and creative development. It belongs to Ruhr University Bochum, was established within the framework of the transfer concept, and sees itself as a space for students, researchers, citizens, and businesses. With workshops, labs, and workspaces, the location creates a suitable environment for events with future topics. ([makerspace.ruhr-uni-bochum.de](https://www.makerspace.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/?utm_source=openai))

Getting There, Atmosphere, and Participation

The event venue is located at O-Werk in Mark 51°7. Next to the building are the bus stops O-Werk; there are numerous parking spaces behind the house. The Makerspace is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp at the entrance and an elevator at the back. Those interested in the heating transition, neighborhood development, and community infrastructure will find here a compact, practical event experience with clear target group communication. ([makerspace.ruhr-uni-bochum.de](https://makerspace.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/kontakt/))

Conclusion: An Evening with Substance and Perspective

This event brings together people who want to actively think about the energy future of their neighborhood. Those looking for new impulses for sustainable heating, neighborhood projects, and local climate protection solutions will experience an informative evening with tangible benefits. Be there live and help shape the heating transition in the neighborhood.