The Higher Education Summit (hereafter HES) started as every conference starts: a cosy reception to already get to know the participants a bit. During this reception, the alderman for climate, environment and energy, circular economy, sustainable city and international solidarity, Nele Kelchtermans, came to give a brief explanation of the sustainable actions the City of Hasselt is taking. It was very interesting to hear what initiatives the city is taking to make its own operations but also the municipality more sustainable.