REGISTER TO EVENTS at Circular Week 2026. Search for circular events that interest you the most and register. REGISTER TO EVENTS at CIRCULAR WEEK 2026 Search events that interest you the most and register. Be an active part of 9th edition of Circular Week! All events Organize your own event and become a part of Circular Week 2026 SUBMIT AN EVENT SUBMIT [GERMAN] register SCHEDULE MONDAY 26/10/2026 MORE! MONDAY 26/10/2026 TUESDAY 27/10/2026 MORE! TUESDAY 27/10/2026 WEDNESDAY 28/10/2026 MORE! WEDNESDAY 27/10/2026 All events are free of charge. Join us and be part of Circular Week 2026! FRIDAY 30/10/2026 MORE! FRIDAY 30/10/2026 THURSDAY 29/10/2026 MORE! THURSDAY 29/10/2026 SATURDAY 31/10/2026 MORE! SATURDAY 31/10/2026 Repair & Share Festival EUROPEAN SUSTAINABILITY CONGRESS 2026 MAIN CONFERENCE Circular Cities, Secure Food Event on International Trade Agreements Circular Week 2026 Online Conference - What if cities became the driving force of Europe’s circular future? Growing Tomorrow's Economy – Bio Based and Blue Solutions for a Circular Future Sustainable Development in Logistics and Supply Chains – Time Matters STUDENT COMPETITION From Soil to System: Cooperation and solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture From Knowledge to Action: Accelerating circular transition in cities and regions Opening of Circular Week: Aachen opens its Circular City & Urban Mining Hubs Green and Sustainable Energy Transformation OFFICIAL EVENTS PARTNER EVENTS Opening of Circular Week: Aachen opens its Circular City & Urban Mining Hubs More information Innovation Forum 2026 More information Circular Day Rhein Ruhr More information From Landfill to Hub of Innovation - :metabolon Circular Economy at the Intersection of Research and Knowledge Transfer More information CCRI: How Municipal Waste Companies Can Drive the Circular Transition More information Circular Economy as a new Reality: How Industrial Ecosystems Enable Circular Economy at Scale More information Circularity in Urban Neighborhood Development More information Circular Cities, Secure Food More information Preview Barbara Buser - Pionierin der Nachhaltigkeit Buy Tickets 2nd European Congress on Circular Economy and Clean Technologies More information

Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable development, taking place across Europe. The aim of Circular Week is to promote the concept of a closed-loop economy, support sustainable business models, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. Choose the most interesting event for you, register and join Circular Week 2023! CIRCULARWEEK 2026 Circular Week is a week dedicated to the circular economy. Join us to work together for sustainable development and efficient resource utilization. Let’s Revisit CW2025 Kotwica 2 REGISTER HOST AN EVENT BECOME A PARTNER MORE INFO Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable development, bringing together circular economy leaders, institutions, cities and businesses from across Europe and beyond. The aim of Circular Week is to promote the concept of a closed-loop economy, support sustainable business models, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. SAVE THE DATE 26–31 October 2026 Kotwica 1 Circular Week is a nationwide educational campaign dedicated to the circular economy, as well as sustainable production and consumption. In 2026, the initiative will celebrate its 9th edition . Through this annual project, Circular Week aims to support and accelerate the transition towards a circular future. This initiative brings together an international network of institutions, embassies, cities, businesses and circular economy organisations from across Europe and beyond, fostering knowledge exchange, dialogue and collaboration to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The 2026 edition marks an important milestone in the development of the initiative. For the first time, Circular Week is expanding beyond Poland, with Germany joining the programme and hosting a range of events as part of this year’s edition. With its strong network of organisations working to advance circularity and sustainable development, The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) is bringing the Circular Week concept to Germany, expanding the initiative’s reach and creating new opportunities for cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange. What started as an initiative in Poland is now evolving into a broader European platform , bringing the Circular Week concept to new places and connecting more stakeholders working towards a circular future — through dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration. Turning Europe’s Circular Ambition into Urban Reality CIRCULAR WEEK will take place between 26–31 October 2026. Participants can join events dedicated to Circular Economy transformation and sustainable production and consumption all over Europe. Each day of the Circular Week will be dedicated to different topic regrading Circular Economy as Sustainable Development in Logistics and Supply Chains , Cities of the Future – Energy Materials Responsibility , Bio Based and Blue Solutions for a Circular Future , Sustainable Energy Transformation , Cooperation and solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture. Around this topics various events will take place: workshops, seminars, networking meetings. Circular Week will give the unique chance of business matchmaking and networking for both Polish and international participants. The focal point of the Circular Week is European Sustainability Congress 2026 . One of the biggest and most prestigious conference in Poland regarding circular economy topic. Event is targeted to public administration, local municipalities, companies, CSR, sustainable managers, local administration, start-ups, media. Due to broad promotion it will reach as well general public. Main objective is to educate about circular economy and sustainable development and promote sustainable business’s and solutions. We would like to show what advantage could be achieved by closing the loop and how sustainable consumption and production can have positive impact on environment, biodiversity loss and climate change. On the other hand through Circular Week we would like to promote effective, innovative, green solution and effective systemic changes. It is about rising awareness, behaviour change and about involvement and engagement in the circular transition. Kotwica 1 NETWORKING At this important event, there will have the opportunity to delve into the concept of the circular economy and exchange thougts and experiences. Our goal is to bring together like-minded individuals, professionals and enthusiasts from different industries to exchange ideas, insights and experiences related to circular practices and sustainability. It will be an excellent opportunity for international networking, promoting activities internationally and exchanging ideas during networking sessions. EDUCATION Circular Week is a nationwide educational campaign about circular economy, sustainable production and consumption. Each day of the Circular Week will be dedicated to different topic regrading Circular Economy as sustainable packaging, construction, food and bioeconomy, textile, circular design, circular business model etc. Around this topics various events will take place: workshops, seminars, networking meetings. Circular Week will give the unique chance of business matchmaking and networking for both Polish and international participants.

Meet the organisations contributing to Circular Week in Poland. We bring together organisations and institutions working to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. INNOWO Partners Meet the organisations contributing to Circular Week in Poland. Circular Week is created through collaboration with a network of dedicated partners who contribute to the development and success of the event. ORGANISERS STRATEGIC PARTNERS PATRONAGE BUSINESS PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS

Meet the organisations contributing to Circular Week. We bring together organisations and institutions working to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. OUR PARTNERS Circular Week is powered by collaboration. We bring together organisations and institutions working to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. Together, we create Circular Week – a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and connecting communities to inspire action and support the development of circular solutions. MEET OUR PARTNERS INNOWO PARTNERS View all CSCP PARTNERS View all ORGANISERS

Don't miss the chance to elevate your brand's visibility and network with industry leaders. Become our partner and showcase your commitment to the circular economy. CIRCULAR WEEK PARTNERSHIP Don't miss the chance to elevate your brand's visibility and network with industry leaders. Become our partner and seize the opportunity to showcase your commitment to the circular economy and sustainable development. As a partner, your company will receive a range of benefits and valuable exposure throughout the event. Join us as a Partner! For more information and to secure your strategic partnership, contact us at form below. BUSINESS OFFER Read more about business offer and become a Partner of Circular Week 2026 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP GENERAL PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP Kotwica 1 FOR PARTNERS First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! general strategic BUSINESS OFFER 1. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The offer includes: Participation as a panelist in the event, Delivering a keynote speech at the prestigious European Sustainability Congress 2026, Invitation to closed breakfast and exclusive business meetings for a company representative, Listing as a session sponsor at the European Sustainability Congress 2026, Featured company representative quotes in press releases, Prominent presence in the event's summary video, Company logo showcased in all promotional materials and on the event website, Partner's exposure at the virtual trade fair. 2. GENERAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The offer includes: Honorary patronage of Circular Week 2026 , Participation the company's expert in engaging discussion panels at the European Sustainability Congress 2026, Representation of your company's representative as a speaker in thematic industry events, such as: bioeconomy, food, packaging, construction, and more, Prominent display of company's logo in all promotional materials and on the official website , Company logo showcased in all promotional materials and on the event website, An opportunity to showcase company's profile on the Polish Circular Hotspot website. 3. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The offer includes: Participation the company's expert in engaging discussion panels at the European Sustainability Congress 2026, Company logo showcased in all promotional materials and on the event website, The opportunity to organize the event, during Circular Week, with graphic and technical support from INNOWO, Opportunity to present the company on the Polish Circular Hotspot website, An opportunity to showcase company's profile on the Polish Circular Hotspot website. For more information: a.sznyk@innowo.org Join us as a Partner and make a meaningful impact on the circular economy movement! business Contact us for more information

ESC Congress is one of the biggest international events about circular economy. Its goal is to promote the idea of a circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders. The Congress is the focal point of Circular Week 2023 and will take place on 25th of October 2023, in Warsaw. The event will involve the participation of entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, public administration, local governments, CSR experts and media. EUROPEAN SUSTAINABILITY CONGRESS DATE: 29 October 2026 VENUE: Mała Warszawa, Otwocka 14, Warsaw 2026 International European Sustainability Congress is a part of Circular Week 2026. One of the biggest and most prestigious conference in Poland regarding circular economy and sustainable development. REGISTRATION European Sustainability Congress is one of the biggest international events about circular economy. Its goal is to promote the idea of a circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders. The Congress is the focal point of Circular Week 2026 and will take place on 29 October 2026 . The event will involve the participation of small and large companies, start-ups, investors, representatives of public administration, local governments, enterprises, managers dealing with sustainable development and CSR and the media. The Congress will feature lectures and discussion panels among international experts representing areas such as macroeconomics, bio-economy, urban infrastructure, waste management and plastics. There will be also networking area with expo booths, where circular projects and start-ups will promote themselves. It will be an excellent opportunity for international networking, promoting your activities internationally and exchanging ideas during networking sessions. Agenda 8:30AM-09:00AM Participant registration, welcome coffee 9:00AM-09:15AM Opening Remarks Session Master of ceremonies: Ron van Bloois Opening speech: Agnieszka Sznyk, President of the Board, Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development INNOWO, Member of European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform 09:15 AM-10:15AM From Policy to Impact: The Circular Economy Act in Practice Agnieszka Sznyk, PhD, President of the Board, Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development INNOWO, Michael Kuhndt, Founder and Executive Director, CSCP, Claire Downey, Chief Executive, Rediscovery Centre, The National Centre for the Circular Economy, The Boiler House, Bartosz Silczak – Director of the ESG Risk Office at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. 10:15AM-10:40AM Keynote Speech: Sustainable design engineering Jeremy Faludi, Associate Professor of Sustainable Design Engineering, TU Delft A presentation on sustainable design as a foundation of the circular economy. The speaker will present engineering methods and tools that enable the reduction of products' environmental impact at the design stage, including eco-design approaches, life cycle assessment (LCA), and the integration of circular design principles into industrial processes. The lecture will place the regulatory discussion in the broader context of technological innovation driving the transition. 10:40AM-11:00AM Keynote Speech: Circular Economy and Sustainability Lab Priya Saikumar, Research Lead – ReMan & ReElectronics, Circular Economy and Sustainability Lab, University of Oxford A presentation of research findings on circularity in the electronics and remanufacturing sector. The speaker will present models for extending the life cycle of electronic devices through repair, refurbishment, and component reuse, as well as the technological, economic, and regulatory barriers to scaling these solutions in Europe. The presentation will also highlight the potential of the ReMan sector as a source of new jobs and a means of reducing e-waste. 11:00AM-11:30AM Networking Break 11:30AM-12:30PM Introductory presentation: Blue & Bio in Action: Scaling the Circular Bioeconomy The panel will open with a presentation of a report prepared by the Dutch side (NL), showcasing best practices and lessons learned from implementing circular bioeconomy models in the Netherlands. Experts and practitioners will then discuss opportunities for scaling solutions based on biomass, renewable raw materials, and marine resources (blue economy) at the European level. Topics will include investment barriers, availability of biowaste processing technologies, integration of the agricultural and fishing sectors into the circular economy, and the role of international cooperation in accelerating knowledge transfer and innovation between EU countries. 12:30AM-13:30PM PPWR & EPR in Practice: Costs, Responsibilities and Business Models Anna Kozera-Szałkowska – Managing Director, Plastics Europe Polska Jacek Płaza – Chief Sustainability Officer, Decathlon Poland Łukasz Sosnowski – ProKarton Jakub Szalatkiewicz - Phoenix Surowce Sp. z o.o. REKOPOL representative Żabka representative A discussion focused on the economic and organizational aspects of transitioning businesses to circular models. The panel will cover an analysis of transformation costs, the distribution of responsibility among producers, distributors, and consumers (including extended producer responsibility mechanisms), and a review of new business models such as product-as-a-service, raw material leasing, and take-back and recovery systems. Participants will assess which solutions are realistically scalable and what financial and regulatory support is needed to reduce investment risk for companies implementing these models. 13:30PM-14:30PM Lunch Break 14:30PM-15:30PM Financing Circular Value Chains: Innovation, Bankability and a Strong Signal for the EU Single Market Andrei Geica – Chief Impact and Policy Officer, Sporos A panel dedicated to financing mechanisms for the circular transition, including capital availability for innovative projects, investment risk assessment (bankability) of circular models, and the role of financial institutions, EU funds, and private investors in accelerating the implementation of circular economy solutions. Experts will discuss which financial instruments (guarantees, guarantee funds, green bonds) can strengthen investor confidence, and how stronger regulatory harmonization at the EU single market level can lower cross-border barriers for circular businesses. 15:30PM-16:30PM Closing the Loop in Low-Carbon Technologies: Resource Challenges of the Energy Transition Prof. Dr. Selçuk Toprak, Professor of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Division, Gebze Technical University Prof. dr. hab. inż. Jarosław Zuwała Zastępna Dyrektora ds. Badań i Rozwoju Instytut Technologii Paliw i Energii Prof. dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Pikoń Profesor na Wydziale Inżynierii Środowiska i Energetyki Politechniki Śląskiej, Kierownik Katedry Technologii i Urządzeń Zagospodarowania Opadów Jeremy Faludi, Associate Professor, Sustainable Design Engineering, TU Delft The closing panel will explore the intersection of the circular economy and low-carbon technologies, focusing on the critical raw materials and resource challenges underpinning the energy transition. As demand for solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries grows, so does pressure on global supply chains. Participants will discuss strategies for reducing primary resource dependency through closed-loop recycling of critical minerals, design for disassembly, and the development of secondary raw material markets. The panel will also address the role of EU policy in securing supply chains and how circular approaches can make the green transition more resilient and economically competitive. 16:30PM-17:00PM Closing Remarks

Sessions of short, one-to-one conversations between representatives of companies, startups, institutions, research organizations, investors and other stakeholders BUSINESS MATCHMAKING EVENT About the Matchmaking Sessions All meetings are pre-scheduled 1:1 sessions lasting 20 minutes, providing an efficient and focused format for exploring potential collaborations, exchanging knowledge, discussing innovative solutions, and identifying new business or project opportunities within the circular economy ecosystem. The main purpose is to foster business, technological and project-based collaboration. REGISTER NOW! MATCHMAKING DATES On-site Sessions 29 October 2026, Thursday at the European Sustainability Congress 2026 Register now! Online Sessions 26/10/2026 (Monday) 27/10/2026 (Tuesday) 28/10/2026 (Wednesday) 30/10/2026 (Friday) Register now! How it works Participants use a dedicated online platform to schedule meetings Meetings can take place online or in person Each participant selects relevant partners based on their profile and interests The system helps match organizations with the most suitable counterparts Before the event Participants create short profiles of their organizations They define their areas of interest and cooperation needs This allows for efficient matchmaking and personalized meeting schedules Ensures better alignment between potential partners Meeting format Short, focused, one-to-one conversations Sessions lasting 20 minutes Designed as an initial contact point Used to exchange key information and explore cooperation opportunities Key benefits Fast and efficient way to build valuable business connections Structured networking environment Reduced need for time-consuming partner search Direct access to relevant stakeholders in one place Effective starting point for future collaboration ORGANIZERS

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Build your own experience with our programme. After the Opening Session, choose the topics that matter most to you. Explore the agenda and step into the world of the circular economy. Online Conference What if cities became the driving force of Europe's circular future? DATE: 27 October 2026 Time: 09:30–15:30 Circular Week 2026 REGISTRATION Find the answers at the Circular Week Online Conference . Meet leading changemakers shaping the future of circular cities and join representatives from policy, government, cities, business and civil society for a day of inspiration, practical insights and exchange. The conference is bilingual (English & German) . All sessions are held in their original language as indicated in the programme. Who you'll meet: Policy & Government (European Union, national and regional ministries) Cities & Municipal Leaders (Mayors and city representatives) Business & Pioneers (Entrepreneurs and innovators) Civil Society (Makers and thought leaders) AGENDA: Opening Session Welcome to the Circular Week: Cities as the driving force for the circular economy Time: 09:30–10:30 The conference opens with a joint session before participants continue into the thematic tracks of their choice. THEMATIC TRACKS Check more Check more Check more Check more Check more Resilience & Infrastructure Building resilient cities through circular economy, secure supply chains and innovative infrastructure. Mind-Opening Session Der Preis der Unabhängigkeit: Kreislaufwirtschaft als Resilienzfaktor Time: 10:30–11:30 Speaker Prof. Stephan Bayer – German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies Pioneer Sessions Resilience, Reconstruction And Circularity in War Chemie ohne Öl? Möglichkeiten regionaler und zirkulärer Stoffkreisläufe für die Industrie Entwicklung einer resilienten (Stadt-)Gesellschaft How Can Circular Bioeconomy Strengthen Urban Resilience? Heat Pumps, Circularity, and Resilience: A Data-Driven Path to Net Zero Heating Kreislaufwirtschaft unter Strom: Warum Resilienz bei der Energie beginnt Growing Tomorrow's Economy – Biobased and Blue Solutions for a Circular Future Regulate, Repair, Redesign Creating the infrastructure, partnerships and governance needed for a circular society. Mind-Opening Session Auf dem Weg zur Kreislaufgesellschaft: Welche Infrastrukturen und Orte wir jetzt schaffen müssen Time: 11:30–12:30 Speakers Monika Lichtinghagen-Wirths – Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV) Dominique Rotondi – toom Baumarkt Dr. Carsten Benke – Zentralverband des deutschen Handwerks Katrin Meyer – Runder Tisch Reparatur e.V. Pioneer Sessions Digital, verlässlich, schnell: Wie müssen Reparaturangebote gestaltet sein, um eine Alternative zum Neukauf zu sein? Von der Reparatur zum Ecodesign: Was Reparaturpioniere für die Gestaltung ihrer Produkte lernen Vom verlängerten Produktleben bis zum Recycling: Wie neue Allianzen die Kreislaufgesellschaft voranbringen Who builds the bridge? Cooperation And Governance Models for Circular Building Materials Networks. Networking Session Circular Ecosystems: Welche Allianzen und Netzwerke brauchen wir für echtes Ecodesign? Enabling Citizens Making circular choices easier, more accessible and part of everyday life. Mind-Opening Session Circularity Made Easy: From Consumer Awareness to Better Everyday Offers Time: 10:30–11:3 Speakers Sibel Sever – IKEA Germany Silvia Barlassina – BEUC Ladeja Godina Košir – Circular Change / European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (Moderator) Brigitte Mouligneau – Circular Economy at Vlaanderen Pioneer Sessions Circularity Approaches in Logistics and Supply Chains – Consumer Perspective Digitale Tools für zirkuläres Verhalten: Wie Anwendungen, Daten und Plattformen den Alltag verändern können CoP Circular Cities NRW: Bildung, Sensibilisierung & Beteiligung: Zirkuläres Handeln im Alltag fördern Circular Economy Future Skills Developing the knowledge, skills and digital tools needed for circular cities. Mind-Opening Session Der Mensch macht's!? Wie die zirkuläre Transformation in Städten gelingen kann Time: 12:30–13:30 Speakers Susanne Kadner – Circular Republic Yvonne Zwick – BAUM e.V. Dorothee Lauter – Wirtschaftsförderung Bottro Pioneer Sessions Wie wird eine ganze Region CE-fit? Qualifizierung als Gemeinschaftsprojekt Reparatur als kommunale Aufgabe – welche Fachkräfte braucht eine Reparaturwirtschaft und woher sollen sie kommen? CircularCities.NRW in action: Die Dos and Don'ts der digitalen Lösungen für Kommunen Future-Proof Business: Mit CIRCO die Circular Economy in marktfähige Lösungen übersetzen Circular Innovations for Inspiration AI × DPP: Driving Circular Business Model Innovation in Cities Zirkulär mit allen Sinnen Networking Session Raus in die Praxis! Was wir jetzt tun müssen, um fit für die CE zu werden. Levers for Circular Cities Governance, financing and partnerships that accelerate circular transformation. Mind-Opening Session Are Cities and Regions Equipped to Leverage the Circular Economy Transformation? Time: 13:30–14:30 Speakers Cornelius Laaser – Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Verkehr NRW Veerle Labeeuw – Circular Flanders Pioneer Sessions Zirkuläre öffentliche Beschaffung: Im Spannungsfeld von Vergabepraxis, Leitmärkten und globaler Verantwortung Anforderungen und Rahmensetzungen für die gelingende Gestaltung von Circular Cities Vom Konzept zur Wirkung: Wie Städte Wohnungstauschprogramme erfolgreich skalieren Networking Session Kommunen fit für Circular Economy machen – Welche Strukturen, Partnerschaften und Instrumente machen den Unterschied?

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Registration Join the European Sustainability Congress 2025 The largest international conference on the circular economy and sustainable development in Poland, which will take place as part of Circular Week 2025. 500 Terry Francine St. San Francisco, CA 94158 Phone 123-456-7890 Email info@mysite.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Facebook Linkedin

Student Competition for Developing a Circular Transformation Strategy for a Selected Enterprise. Register yourself and join students shaping a circular future! Polish STUDENT COMPETITION Circular transformation of the economy Developing an industrial symbiosis strategy. REGISTRATION General Information about the Competition Organizing entity: Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development Duration of the task: June 1, 2024 - October 22, 2024 Competition Finale: October 22, 2024 Target group: Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students currently studying at the university in any country. COMPETITION TASK TERMS & CONDITIONS REGISTRATION COMPETITION PROGRESS: Stage 1: REGISTRATION Dates: June 1 - August 19, 2024 Interdisciplinary teams or individual participants register to take part in the competition. Stage 2: TEAM FORMATION Dates: August 20 - August 31, 2024 Individually registered participants will be grouped into interdisciplinary intercollegiate teams. Stage 3: EDUCATION Dates: September 1 - September 15, 2024 Teams will receive access to an online lecture by a leading Circular Economy manager discussing the latest practical and scientific challenges, and to an online workshop on circular business models and industrial symbiosis with practical examples. Stage 4: CONTEST TASK Dates: September 1 - October 11, 2024 During this stage, project teams will complete the competition task, which involves developing and describing a strategy for circular industrial symbiosis presented in the first stage of the contest. The strategy must include a current market analysis, identification of bottlenecks, opportunities, and possibilities in selected economic sectors, proposing the implementation of industrial symbiosis, addressing legislative challenges, creating an implementation plan, and planning marketing activities. The task should be presented as a presentation, which the entire project team will present to the Jury during the Finale. Stage 5: COMPETITION FINALE Date: October 22, 2024 The competition finale and a student conference will be held on October 22, with invited international guests participating in Circular Week, including representatives from the European Commission and Holland Circular Hotspot. Ten teams who will win in the Jury's selection will be invited to the Finale. The Finale will begin with introductory lectures by Circular Economy experts. Each team will then present their contest task to the Jury and the audience. The Jury, composed of representatives from collaborating universities, will select the finalists. AWARDS Finalists will receive cash prizes in the amount of: First Prize: 5000 PLN Second Place: 3000 PLN Third Place: 2000 PLN The final project will also have the opportunity to be presented on the main stage during the key conference of Circular Week 2024 - the European Sustainability Congress, which will take place the next day (October 23, 2024). The event will be broadcast online and can be watched in real time at any of the collaborating universities in one of the designated rooms/auditoriums. COMPETITION TASK OBJECTIVE OF THE COMPETITION TASK: Presentation of an industrial symbiosis strategy for selected industries in Poland with justification. DESCRIPTION OF THE TOPIC: T he industrial sector worldwide is undergoing significant changes. Companies are adopting more efficient technologies, seeking low- impact raw materials, and adapting to markets and regulations that increasingly value sustainability efforts. These transformations are occurring in the context of global challenges such as the triple planetary crisis encompassing climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution. Despite these efforts, progress towards a more sustainable future is still insufficient, happening too slowly and on too small a scale. One possible solution is to demonstrate the benefits of collaboration for efficient resource use. Industrial symbiosis, as an approach to commercial activities involving the use, recovery, and redirection of resources for reuse, can be a significant solution. Keeping resources in productive economic use for longer creates business opportunities, reduces the demand for natural resources, and supports the circular economy. These actions start with simple but well-analyzed ideas. This is the purpose of our student competition, to which we warmly invite you. In the first stage, we ask you to prepare a description of an innovative industrial symbiosis between two or more companies that could be implemented in Poland. TASK FORMAT: The main task is to develop a presentation of the solution. Outline suggestion: Introduction Problem Description General Context Analysis of the Current Market Situation Our Approach Entities Involved in the Symbiosis Mode of Cooperation within the Symbiosis Results Economic Effects Environmental Effects Social Effects Implementation Possibilities Proposal for Implementation Method or Plan Resource Flow Diagram Financial Flow Diagram Marketing Plan Barriers and Opportunities Identification of Bottlenecks in Implementation Technologies Favoring Implementation Potential Legislative Challenges Summary and Next Possible Steps COMPETITION TASK ORGANIZER PARTNERS

CIRCULAR WEEK 2018 Circular Week 2018 was the first edition of event in Poland which was focused on circular economy. Through a series of events that took place throughout the country, this event encouraged sustainable production and consumption - the basic assumptions of the circular economy. Circular Week aims to make consumers aware that we can live and develop using resources effectively and generating as little waste as possible. Together, through our everyday decisions, we can contribute to the improvement of our environment, quality of life and sustainable socio-economic growth. For this purpose, it is also necessary to involve producers. Circular Week shows circular economy’s vast business possibilities, allows for establishing cooperation between various groups of stakeholders, as well as provides a platform for presenting production solutions and goods that are economically and socially responsible. DOWNLOAD PDF [ENG]

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CIRCULAR WEEK 2022 During the fifth edition of Circular Week, a wide range of events took place across Europe, including workshops, debates, meetings, expert panels, and matchmaking sessions, totaling nearly 40 different events. These events focused on various aspects of the circular economy, such as harnessing the potential of geothermal energy, sustainable packaging d esign, sustainable plastics production, optimizing urban waste policies, supporting the development of green buildings, and discussing the role of women in creating a circular economy. These were just a few of the many topics discussed throughout the week. SUMMARY [PL] - download Mazovia Circular Congress 2022 The Mazovia Circular Congress Conference served as the culmination of a week-long series of events, highlighting the importance of building a circular economy and bringing together key stakeholders to drive sustainable change. During the conference there was a inauguration of the Circularity GAP Report Poland, which identifies challenges, gaps in circulation, opportunities and possibilities for the economy and directions for international cooperation. The report was presented in an international context in comparison with other European countries. This comprehensive study was a collaborative effort between experts from Poland's Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development, Innowo, the Norwegian strategic agency Natural State, and the Dutch non-profit organization Circle Economy. Supported by the EEA and Norway Grants program, this study provides the first-ever estimation of the circularity level of Polish economy. The conference featured lectures and discussions attended by representatives from public administration, local government, start-ups, and the media, including sustainability and CSR managers. Prominent guests and esteemed experts also participated, including Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Union Commissioner for the Environment, Adam Struzik, Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, and Andrea Liverani, Chief Sustainability Officer at the World Bank's Environment Department. The conference was organized by INNOWO - Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development and the Polish Circular Hotspot in collaboration with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and took place in the Dom Towarowy Braci Jabłkowskich. Circular Business Roundtable 2022 SUMMARY

Mazovia Circular Congress The crucial moment of Circular Week 2023, a popular and highly regarded annual conference throughout Europe, once again garnered immense interest. On Wednesday, 25th of October at the Iluzjon Cinema in Warsaw, presentations and panel discussions on the circular economy were held throughout the day. Representatives from the European Commission, experts from countries such as the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Poland, scientists, and business leaders addressed issues crucial in the context of the planet we must truly care for. In-depth presentations and passionate discussions on the Green Deal, legislative plans, principles and changes, financing opportunities for transitioning towards a circular economy, as well as digitization, virtualization, and the role of education, stirred great emotions among all those present at the Mazovia Circular Congress. How to reconcile theory with practice? Both lawmakers and those tasked with implementation had to engage in dialogue and seek common ground to find solutions to contemporary environmental challenges. "The future will either be green or not at all" a statement made during Janez Potocnik's presentation, best exemplified the scale of the needs and served as inspiration for us to take action that painted the future in green. We thanks all the speakers and participants for an incredible day, which we hoped was a significant step towards changing our perspective on the planet and its resources, the economy, business, and the future of the next generations. Thank you and see you next year! AGENDA 9:00 – 10:30 | Opening session – pan-European dialogue for resource resilient Europe Welcome speech - Agnieszka Sznyk, INNOWO 9.15 - 10.15 | Panel Discussion Moderation: Agnieszka Sznyk INNOWO, Panelists: Ladeja Godina Košir, MSc - Founder and Executive Director of Circular Change, Co-Chair of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) Antony Buchan - Head of Local Authority Support, ReLondon Cathrine Barth - Co-founder of Nordic Circular Hotspot, the Head of Circular Economy at Natural State Michael Kuhndt - Founder and Executive Director of the CSCP Pavel Zedníček - CEO of Institute of circular economy (INCIEN) 10.15 - 10.30 | Keynote speech - Patrick Child, DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL the European Commission’s Directorate General for Research and innovation (DG R&I) [online] 10:30 - 11:00 | Session 2. Circular cities and shortening of supply chains locally - experience from different EU regions. Moderator: Ewelina Szczech-Pietkiewcz PhD - Associate Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics Bart Volkers - Program Manager at Circular Friesland and Operational Manager at Circular Groningen Malen Otero - Circular Economy Expert at ICLEI Europe Reinhold Rünker - Permanent Deputy of Department Economic Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, climate action and Energy North-Rhine-Westphalia Hugo Delahaye, Roubaix City, Circular Economy Team 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee break 11:15 -12:00 | Session 3. Key note speeches Ioannis Bakas - Circular Economy Monitoring expert at the European Environment Agency Maciej Bukowski - International analysis expert in the 3W department, Polish Development Bank (BGK) Keynote speech: 3W economy: a pathway to sustainability. Tamara Bińczak, Bank ING Keynote speech: Financing circular economy projects from the perspective of a private institution. 12:00 – 13:15 | Session 4. Ambitions of business in circular economy transformation - how entrepreneurs can contribute in circular economy future Introductory presentation: Maria Clara Jimenez A. - Director at the Makers Unite Foundation Moderation: Piotr Hajdecki, Senior advisor at Business Finland, Board Member at the Finnish section of the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce (SPCC). Reinier Schlatmann, Regional Managing Director for DS Smith in East Europe Agata Czachórska, Country Sustainability Manager at IKEA Group Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director at PlasticsEurope Polska Paulina Zadura, Director of the Analysis and Strategy Department at the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development Szymon Sławiński, Sustainability Project Leader, Albea Group Dorian Maciborski, Manager, Sustainability & Economics, Deloitte Central Europe Beata Osiecka, Director of Finance and Administration at Kinnarps Polska 13.15 – 14:00 | LUNCH 14:00 – 15.15 | Session 5. Vital tools for integrated approach to combat climate change and circular economy transformation – Green Deal, Deposit Scheme system, Extended producer responsibility, Green procurement, Green funds Introductory speech: Emmanuelle Maire Directorate General for Environment (DG ENV). Green Deal legislations in the European Commission Moderation: Hubert Bukowski, Research Director at the Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development Panelists: Anna Sapota PhD. - Vice President of Public Affairs for Eastern Europe North at TOMRA Michał Mikołajczyk, Rekopol Martin Basila, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sensoneo Bartosz Silczak - ESG Risk Analysis Team Manager, Polish Development Bank (BGK) Emmanuelle Maire - Directorate General for Environment (DG ENV) 15.15 - 16.00 | Session 6. Role of nature in circular economy Bioremediation broadly refers to any process wherein a biological system (typically bacteria, microalgae, fungi, and plants), living or dead, is employed for removing environmental pollutants from air, water, soil, flue gasses, industrial effluents etc., in natural or artificial settings. Key note speech by Tomasz Calikowski, PhD - European Commission, Policy Officer at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission Key note speech by Prof. Philippe Corvini, Professor of Environmental Biotechnology and Head of the Institute for Ecopreneurship, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Key note speech: Join the future of food today - insect-based protein by Maurice Brenninkmeijer, Growth Manager at Protix 16.00 – 16.45 | Session 7. Power speech on systemic view ahead Introductory speech: Janez Potocnik - Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel, Partner at SYSTEMIQ, former European Commissioner for Environment Discussion Moderation: dr hab. Bolesław Rok, professor of the university - Director of the Positive Impact Entrepreneurship Research Centre, Department of Entrepreneurship and Ethics in Business, Kozminski University. Panelists: Janez Potocnik - Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel, Partner at SYSTEMIQ, former European Commissioner for Environment dr hab. Joanna Kulczycka, professor of the university - Polish Academy of Sciences, member of International Resource Panel 16.45 – 17.30 | Session 8. Digitalization for circular economy Introduction and moderation - Ewelina Szczech-Pietkiewcz PhD, DSc - Associate Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics Panelists: Siren Knudsen - Head of Digital Transformation, Technology and ESG in PURO Hotels Piotr Mieczkowski - Managing Director at the Digital Poland Foundation, Board Member at European AI Forum AIBSL Bartłomiej Nieścierowicz - Senior Vice President, Business Unit Leader Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia at CGI. Christophe Lintz - Director IT, CIO Senior Advisor at European Patent Office. Agata Witkowska - Digitalization specialist, GS1 Poland

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ESC Congress is one of the biggest international events about circular economy. Its goal is to promote the idea of a circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders. The Congress is the focal point of Circular Week 2023 and will take place on 25th of October 2023, in Warsaw. The event will involve the participation of entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, public administration, local governments, CSR experts and media. EUROPEAN SUSTAINABILITY CONGRESS 5th November 2025 Venue: Kultura Wysoka, Szwedzka 2 2025 International European Sustainability Congress is a part of Circular Week 2025. One of the biggest and most prestigious conference in Poland regarding circular economy and sustainable development. WATCH AGENDA All events are free of charge. Join us for Circular Week 2025! European Sustainability Congress is one of the biggest international events about circular economy. Its goal is to promote the idea of a circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders. The Congress is the focal point of Circular Week 2025 and will take place on 5th November 2025 . The event will involve the participation of small and large companies, start-ups, investors, representatives of public administration, local governments, enterprises, managers dealing with sustainable development and CSR and the media. The Congress will feature lectures and discussion panels among international experts representing areas such as macroeconomics, bio-economy, urban infrastructure, waste management and plastics. There will be also networking area with expo booths, where circular projects and start-ups will promote themselves. It will be an excellent opportunity for international networking, promoting your activities internationally and exchanging ideas during networking sessions. Register for the Congress 2025 Agenda 8:30AM-09:00AM Participant registration, welcome coffee 9:00AM-09:20AM Opening Remarks Session Master of ceremonies: Ron van Bloois Opening speech: Agnieszka Sznyk, President of the Board, Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development INNOWO, Member of European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform H.E. Øystein Bø, Ambassador of Norway Stefania Krupa-Krzyżanowska, Associate Director, Marshal’s Office of the Mazowieckie Province in Warsaw 09:20AM-09:25AM Jessika Roswall - Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, European Commission (online) 09:25AM-10:15AM Panel Discussion: Clean Industrial Deals as a Driver for Competitiveness Moderator : Agnieszka Sznyk, PhD, President of the Board, Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development, Member of European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. Panelists: Arne Daneels, Policy Advisor, Flemish Department of Environment Flemish Green Deals Maria Nikolopoulou, European Economic and Social Committee, President of the EESC Sustainable Development Observatory Leszek Kąsek, ING Bank Śląski S.A. Grzegorz Kozieja, Director of Food & Agri Analyses and Sectorial Specialization Department, Bank BNP Paribas Poland Markus Norström, Vice President Energy and bioeconomy, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden Patryk Darowski, Managing Director, ESG & Industry Risk, Polish Development Bank prof. Rafał Łukasik, Director of the Research, Innovation and Commercialization Department, Łukasiewicz Centre, Łukasiewicz Research Network 10:15AM-10:30AM Keynote Speech: The Circular Advantage Tim Forslund, Circular Economy Specialist, Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA 10:30AM-11:45AM Achieving Circularity: Can Incentives Outperform Regulations? Introductory presentation by Bartosz Silczak, Director of the ESG Risk Office, Polish Development Bank Introductory presentation by Guus ter Haar, Director of Impact, Circle Economy Panel Discussion Moderator : dr Karolina Adamska-Woźniak, Managing Director at the Responsible Business Forum Panelists: Andrzej Gantner, Vice President of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer, Polish Federation of Food Manufacturers Employers' Union Anita Sowińska, Undersecretary of State, Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment Anna Sapota, Vice President Public Affairs Eastern Europe North, TOMRA Łukasz Sosnowski, President of the ProKarton Foundation Sławomir Brzózek, Director of the Management Board Office, EKO-PAK – Employers’ Association of the Packaging and Packaged Products Industry 11:45AM-12:05AM Networking Break 12:05AM-12:55PM Panel Discussion: Building Sustainability Urban Future Moderator: Paweł Wołejsza, Architect Panelists: Cathrine Barth, Head of Circular Economy, Natural State prof. SGH dr hab. Ewelina Szczech-Pietkiewicz, Head of the European Union Unit, Institute of International Economic Policy, SGH Warsaw School of Economics Lucie Blondel, Policy Officer, European Commision, DG Research & Innovation Magdalena Edvardsen, Project Manager for the TREASoURcE project, Fredrikstad Municipality/Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) Marcin Grądzki, Director, Air Protection and Climate Policy Department, City of Warsaw Silke Schleiff, Project Manager, Enterprise Europe Network & Up2Circ, TUTECH INNOVATION GMBH, Consultancy & Competence Development 12:55PM-13:55PM Lunch Break 13:55AM-14:45PM Panel Discussion: Circular Design - Driving Product Innovation and Customer Loyalty Moderator: Tamara Bińczak, Principal Expert – ESG Innovation at ING Bank Śląski S.A. Panelists: Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director, PlasticsEurope Polska Krzysztof Lipiec, Director of Commercialization, Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz PIAP Marianne Kettunen, Biodiversity Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Niccolò Cipriani, Founder at Rifò Sylvia Calvo – Founder of Sylvia Calvo BCN Wiktoria Ogonowska, Sustainability Business Partner at IKEA 14:45PM-15:45PM Critical Raw Materials & Resource Sufficiency: Enabling the Clean Energy Transition Introductory presentation by Sascha Bollerman, Manager International Knowledge and Innovation Policy, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Netherlands Panel Discussion Moderator: Piotr Hajdecki, Senior Advisor, Business Finland Panelists: Erick Petit, President and Founder of MagREEsource dr hab. Grzegorz Tchorek, Warsaw University dr Kevin Rossi, Assistant Professor in Materials Science Engineering the Climate Safety & Security Research Center of the TU Delft prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Pikoń, Silesian University of Technology dr Sigurd Sagen Vildasen, Senior Business Developer, SINTEF 15:45PM-16:45PM Digital Solutions for Circular Value Chain Introductory presentation by prof. dr. Fenna Blomsma, University of Hamburg Panel discussion Moderator: Hubert Bukowski, Research Director, Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development Panelists: dr Dariusz Prasek, Board Member, Georgian Society of Nature Explorers "Orchis" prof. dr Eva Blomqvist, Associate Professor, KMACS group (HCS division) at IDA, Linköping University prof. Dr. Fenna Blomsma, University of Hamburg Joanna Krombholz-Zabielska, Climate Leadership expert (UNEP-GRID), Senior Consultant & Circularity Lead, P2S MC Maciej Jakimiec, Managing Director and Board Member at Device Europe dr inż. Piotr Glazer, Expert in recycling and head of a research group, Łukasiewicz – Poznań Institute of Technology 16:45PM-17:00PM Closing Remarks Speakers H.E. Øystein Bø Norway's Ambassador to Poland Royal Norwegian Embassy in Poland Ambassador Øystein Bø has extensive diplomatic and security policy experience. He assumed his duties as Ambassador of Norway to Poland in late August 2023. He was Norway’s Ambassador/Permanent representative to NATO from 2018 to 2022 and Deputy Permanent Representative from 2006 to 2010. Ambassador Bø is appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. He was awarded the US Navy Distinguished Public Service Award on 11 September 2015. Stefania Krupa-Krzyżanowska Associate Director, Marshal’s Office of the Mazowieckie Province in Warsaw Deputy Director of the Waste Management, Emissions and Integrated Permits Department for Waste Management and Environmental Permits at the Marshal’s Office of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship in Warsaw. Member of the Warsaw Bar Association of Attorneys-at-Law and a graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw. In her department, she is responsible, among other things, for issuing opinions in environmental impact assessment procedures, granting permits for installations with significant environmental impact, and handling matters related to waste management. Magdalena Edvardsen Magdalena Edvardsen, Project Manager for the TREASoURcE project, Fredrikstad Municipality/Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) A biologist by education, she has been involved in EU projects in Norway for many years. She specialises in circular economy and food waste management, and currently works on the TREASoURcE project at Fredrikstad City and Municipality Office. Her experience covers both research and practical implementation of pro-environmental solutions. She is also interested in innovative waste reduction strategies and the creation of sustainable production and consumption systems. Guus ter Haar Director of Impact at Circle Economy Guus ter Haar is Director of Impact at Circle Economy. As a biologist-turned-changemaker, he has dedicated his career to solving systemic issues and market failures leading to unsustainable outcomes. He has hands-on experience designing and implementing transformative sustainability strategies, specifically in tropical and temperate agri-commodities. Guus has worked directly with and created connections between farmer co-ops, supranational bodies, institutional funders, tech providers, national governments, and supply chain actors to drive sustainable change. He now focuses on accelerating the transition towards a more just and circular society, one that operates within planetary boundaries and social foundations. Agnieszka Sznyk President of the Board, The Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development (INNOWO) An expert in sustainable development and the circular economy, with many years of experience in the NGO sector, including WWF. Initiator and coordinator of the Polish Circular Hotspot – a platform bringing together business, government, and civil society around the circular transition – and of the international educational campaign Circular Week. Author of numerous reports and publications on innovation and the implementation of circular models in Poland and across Europe. She collaborates with companies and local governments on developing circular strategies, including the Circular Cities project, which analyzes the circularity of three Polish cities. She is a member of the Coordination Group of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform at the European Commission. Jakub Tyczkowski President of the Management Board, Rekopol Packaging Recovery Organization He commenced his professional career with EdS-PL a subsidiary of the Belgian industrial group TRACTEBEL / WATCO, participating in the start-up of the waste management operation of the group in Poland. His responsibilities included, among others, the preparation of new projects. As of 1996 Commercial Director in the first company in Poland processing hazardous wastes into alternative fuel for cement plant. Connected with the Polish recovery organization – Rekopol Organizacja Odzysku S.A. from 2001 and as of September 2005, Member of the Board of Rekopol. In 2014, he was appointed as President of the Management Board of Rekopol Packaging Recovery Organization SA Łukasz Sosnowski President of the ProKarton Foundation, Member of the Board of the Polish Employers’ Union of Packaging and Products in Packaging EKO-PAK Lawyer, graduate of the University of Warsaw and the University of Montesquieu in Bordeaux, expert in the Circular Economy. Since 2020, President of the ProKarton Foundation, working for the food and beverage carton packaging sector, and since 2021, Member of the Board of the Polish Employers’ Union of Packaging and Products in Packaging EKO-PAK. His professional focus is on circular regulations, the waste management system, and environmental education. From 2009 to 2019, worked in the Polish government administration, serving as coordinator of the development of Poland’s Circular Economy Roadmap. Sigurd Sagen Vildåsen Senior Business Developer at SINTEF and a Senior Researcher at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) He has over ten years of experience in the field of circular economy, gained through industrial and collaborative innovation projects. Since 2019, he has also been actively involved in international standardization efforts (ISO 59000 series). In 2025, Dr. Vildåsen was elected Chair of the Board at the Norwegian Center for Circular Economy (NCCE). Leszek Kąsek Senior Economist, ING Bank Śląski, Bureau of Macroeconomic Analysis Leszek Kąsek is a Senior Economist in the economic research team at ING Bank Śląski in Warsaw, primarily responsible for sustainability, international trade, energy transition, and green finance in Poland. He joined ING Bank Śląski in 2019 and previously worked for the Ministry of Finance, the World Bank, and Deloitte. Leszek holds a PhD degree in economics from the Warsaw School of Economics and MA degree from the same university. Krzysztof Pikoń Professor at the Silesian University of Technology Professor at the Silesian University of Technology, specializing in circular economy, waste management, energy recovery from waste, renewable energy, environmental analyses, and project management. He earned his master’s degree in 1993, PhD in 1999, habilitation in 2012, and became a full professor in 2020. He has led over 20 research and implementation projects, including European and international initiatives, and authored nearly 200 scientific publications, including books and articles in prestigious journals. He teaches courses on circular economy, life cycle assessment (LCA), and project management, and his pedagogical work focuses on challenge-based learning, project-based learning, and case teaching. Sławomir Brzózek Director of the Management Board Office, EKO-PAK – Employers’ Association of the Packaging and Packaged Products Industry An expert in Sustainable Development and Circular Economy with over 25 years of experience in the NGO and business sectors. Consultant, mentor, and trainer, as well as an academic lecturer at Lazarski University, the Cracow School of Business at the Cracow University of Economics, and the Warsaw School of Economics. Since 2025, he has been the Director and a Member of the Management Board of the EKO-PAK Employers’ Association. Joanna Krombholz-Zabielska Senior Consultant & Circularity Lead, P2S Management Consulting She is a Climate Leadership expert (UNEP-GRID) and serves as Senior Consultant and Circularity Lead at P2S Management Consulting’s international team. In this role, she helps industrial companies develop and implement Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) business models and align with ISO 59000 circularity standards. She also facilitates Circular Economy Collage workshops and has authored several articles on circular economy and servitisation. With over 20 years of experience in banking and entrepreneurship, she leverages her expertise in customer experience and service design to help manufacturers transition into sustainable, circular providers. Jessika Roswall Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, European Commission COMMISSIONER (2024-2029) | Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy. As Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall’s task is to lead the work on protecting our natural world and boosting our circular economy, focusing on incentives, investment and implementation. In doing so, she will help ensure we stay the course on the goals set out in the European Green Deal. Marcin Grądzki Director, Warsaw City Hall Air Protection and Climate Policy Office (PK) He is an experienced manager responsible for air protection and climate policy at the City of Warsaw Office. He has worked in both the public sector and business consulting. His responsibilities included preparing and implementing strategic documents, adapting existing strategies to be more environmentally friendly, and fostering relationships and cooperation with internal and external stakeholders. He is a graduate of the School for Political Leaders. Cathrine Barth Co founder Nordic Circular Hotspot and head of circular economy, Natural State Cathrine Barth is a recognized expert in circular economy and sustainability, with a dedicated career within system design, business model innovation and strategic promotion of circular and sustainable practices. She has led significant innovation and communication projects in the circular economy, including her role as head of circular economy at Natural State and co-founder of Nordic Circular Hotspot. From 2024, she has a part-time position as an Assistant Professor for the NMBU (Norwegian Life Sciences) Business School to develop and teach Circular Economy at management level. Markus Norström Vice President of Bioeconomy at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) With extensive experience supporting both large corporations and startups in technical innovation and business development, he has been instrumental in advancing sustainable technologies, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable carbon sources for a circular economy. In addition to his leadership role at RISE, he contributes valuable perspectives through board positions in companies ranging from early-stage ventures to listed corporations. Markus holds a M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Lund University of Technology. Ron van Bloois Experienced board member, lecturer and entrepreneur My purpose is to inspire, enjoy life and create a future-proof society. Impact driven by means of empowering people, companies and communities, forward thinking keynotes/lectureships/podcasts/briefings and best-in-class advisory boutique. I am passionate about contemporary leadership, emerging markets, senior living/healthcare real estate and the value chain of users’ well-being, ESG and SDG. He's positions: Board member of Real Asset Media, Managing Editor of Real Asset Impact Journal, Co-founder and chair of Senior Housing and Healthcare Association (SHHA) Associate Professor at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate (post graduate), both on Master of Real Estate and Executive Education, Business Partner. Ewelina Szczech-Pietkiewicz Director of the Institute of International Economic Policy Vice-Dean of the Doctoral School of the Warsaw School of Economics She is a professor at the Warsaw School of Economics, where she heads the Institute of International Economic Policy. She is also the vice-dean of the Warsaw School of Economics Doctoral School. In 2020, she obtained a postdoctoral degree in social sciences, in the field of economics and finance, and earlier a doctorate in economics. Since 2023, she has been head of the postgraduate programme ‘ESG Fundamentals for Business’ run by the Warsaw School of Economics in partnership with PwC. Niccolò Cipriani Innovator & Entrepreneur Niccolò Cipriani, combines in his work the background in cooperation and sustainable development with the family tradition used in the Prato textile sector. Thus in 2017 Rifò was born, a project that produces high quality garments and accessories, made with recycled textile fibers from wool, cashmere and now also from denim, in new yarns with which to create soft and fluffy ethical products at km 0. Wiktoria Ogonowska Sustainability Business Partner IKEA Retail Poland / Sustainability Leader at IKEA Retail in Poland Both privately and professionally, involved in environmental protection and sustainability for many years. She has started her journey with gaining experience in the field of environmental law in a consulting company and after that, working with the topic of energy efficiency. She worked as a Sustainability Manager in Carrefour Poland, driving sustainability strategy and at the same time taking care of the implementation of its the principles within the organization. She has joined IKEA as Sustainability Business Partner in 2021, being responsible for the implementation of Circular and Climate pillar from IKEA’s sustainability strategy. She leads projects and initiatives in the area of circularity and positive impact on the climate. Karolina Adamska-Woźniak dr Karolina Adamska-Woźniak, Managing Director at the Responsible Business Forum Karolina Adamska-Woźniak is a CSR and ESG expert, creator of the postgraduate program ESG Management at Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań, and lecturer in social leadership at Kozminski University. She is the founder of KAWA Dobra, Poland’s first “agency of good” supporting social engagement in the entertainment industry, and the host of the KAWA Dobra podcast. A graduate of Adam Mickiewicz University with a PhD in medical sciences, she is also a social activist and long-time volunteer. For many years, she served as President of the Mam Marzenie Foundation, helping to fulfill the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses. As a mentor and advocate of sustainable development, she believes in people’s potential to change the world for the better. Kevin Rossi Assistant Professor, TU Delft Materials Science Engineering Department - Assistant Professor at TU Delft Materials Science Engineering Department - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Alumnus - Chair of DAEMON (Data-driven Applications towards the Engineering of functional Materials:an Open Network)COST Action, a pan-European network developing and democratizing machine learning methods for materials discovery. - Materials Security Flagship co-lead at the Climate Safety and Security Center part of the TU Delft | The Hague Campus Dr. Rossi research activity spans from the atom to the planet (policy) scale, and concern the utilization of artificial intelligence method to engineer advanced materials discovery, synthesis, characterization, and circularity. Patryk Darowski, CFA Patryk Darowski, Managing Director, ESG & Industry Risk, Polish Development Bank Patryk Darowski joined Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) in 2017. He is responsible for managing ESG risks and sustainability aspects, providing sectoral expertise and financial modelling for credit transactions, as well as valuation of companies for financial statements and collateral purposes. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of the ESG Committee at the Bank, and as Vice-Chairman of the Advisory Committee at BGK’s investment fund Vinci. Eva Blomqvist Associate Professor, KMACS group (HCS division) at IDA, Linköping University Eva Blomqvist is a professor in computer science at Linköping University, specialising in AI, semantic technologies, and knowledge modelling. Her research focuses on enabling smarter, interoperable systems through ontologies and knowledge graphs—particularly in support of sustainability and circular economy. She leads the Onto-DESIDE project, which develops decentralised data-sharing infrastructures and semantic tools to support circular value networks across industries. Lucie Blondel Policy Officer, European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), Green Transitions Unit Lucie BLONDEL is a Policy Officer at the European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), Green Transitions Unit. She coordinates the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and manages related strategic partnerships with the OECD and the European Investment Bank. Her work also supports the planning and programming of Horizon Europe, the EU R&I funding programme. Maria Nikolopoulou Vice-President of the EESC Equality group, European Economic and Social Committee Maria Nikolopoulou is a Member of the European Economic and Social Committee representing the Spanish trade union confederation Comisiones Obreras. She is the president of the EESC’s Sustainable Development Observatory and member of the steering group of the Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. Marianne Kettunen Senior policy expert and advisor, at Biodiversity Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) Marianne has 20 years of experience on the science-policy interface for environment and sustainable development. At EMF she leads the foundation’s biodiversity policy work, working across key biodiversity-relevant domains such as bioeconomy and sustainable trade. She is a board member and advisor, an experienced speaker, convener and facilitator, and an author of numerous policy-oriented publications. Rafał Łukasik Director of the Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Department at the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Centre Łukasiewicz Prof. Rafał Marcin Łukasik is a chemical engineer whose career bridges scientific excellence, policy advice, and international cooperation. He is currently the Director of the Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Department at the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Centre Łukasiewicz and serves as the Presidential Plenipotentiary for International Relations. In 2025, he was appointed to the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission, where he contributes independent, evidence-based recommendations on critical challenges for European Union. He also sits on the Executive Board of EARTO, actively shaping European strategies for research and technology organizations. Grzegorz Tchorek Zastępca Dyrektora ds. Ekonomicznych Instytut Energetyki - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy Deputy Director for Finance at the Institute of Power Engineering – National Research Institute, with a postdoctoral degree in economics and finance. His professional, research, and academic activities focus on electricity and climate change, new technologies, the competitiveness and internationalization of enterprises, value chains across various economic sectors, and sources of corporate innovation. He is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw, a member of expert and industry bodies, and a member of supervisory boards of both publicly traded and privately held companies. Tim Forslund Senior Lead at Sitra Int. Programmes & EU CERC Tim works with circular economy at the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. As a key part of his work at Sitra, Tim has analysed how circular economy strategies can help tackle biodiversity loss, not least through the circular bioeconomy. Tim now spends most of his time within the Policy Lab of the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre, which has been set up to facilitate exchange with and support EU Partner Countries in the Global South and European Neighbourhood with their circular economy work. Sylvia Calvo Entrepreneur in the textile/fashion Entrepreneur in the textile/fashion sustainability sector. Bilingual, persevering, with experience in international environments. Great interest in topics related to the development of circular economy strategies, especially in the textile/fashion sector. Development of fashion, yarn and fabric projects applying self-acquired knowledge in circularity to obtain a competitive position when new European and national regulations come into force. Interest in continuous learning, innovation, research and collaboration with local and international social organizations that can contribute to change in the social, environmental and economic spheres. Krzysztof Lipiec Director of Commercialisation at Łukasiewicz-PIAP He leads technology transfer, spin-off creation and industry collaboration in robotics and advanced technologies. He heads the PIAP Digital Innovation Hub and serves as EIT Manufacturing Country Representative in Poland, actively engaged in European initiatives fostering innovation and industrial competitiveness. Piotr Glazer Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology (in short: Łukasiewicz – PIT) Expert in recycling and head of a research group at Łukasiewicz – Poznań Institute of Technology. He leads a team specializing in the optimization of recycling processes and in advanced environmental, economic, and social assessments related to the circular economy. The group is also engaged in the development and application of biotechnological methods for recycling. His primary areas of interest include recycling technologies, circular economy systems, and advanced polymer characterization and processing. Tamara Bińczak Principal Expert ESG Innovation ING Bank Śląski Sustainability expert and designer with extensive experience in corporate banking, and a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics. At ING, she is responsible for implementing initiatives related to biodiversity and nature conservation, as well as preventing greenwashing. She combines technological and scientific expertise with a practical understanding of EU regulations and international standards. Biodiversity Expert at UN Global Compact Poland and member of the Society of Wetland Scientists. Experienced educator, conference speaker, and MBA lecturer. Bartosz Silczak Director of the ESG Risk Office, Polish Development Bank Focuses on evaluating environmental, social, and governance factors for corporate clients and local government entities seeking financing. His work involves identifying and assessing ESG risks and their potential impact on the bank’s operations and credit portfolio. He also oversees the integration of sustainability regulations, including the EU Taxonomy, ensuring that internal processes remain fully compliant with evolving standards. Fenna Blomsma Chair of Circular Economy and Systemic Innovation Hamburg University Fenna’s work explores how systemic change can be unlocked in the transition to a circular economy. She focuses on developing practical methods and tools that help businesses rethink problems, co-create solutions, and design new value networks. Her transdisciplinary approach draws from design, engineering, sustainability, business, organization science, industrial ecology, and systems thinking—bridging theory and practice to support meaningful innovation. Anita Sowińska Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment, responsible for waste management and the activities of the Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection. Graduate of the Executive MBA at the Kozminski University in Warsaw and the Lodz University of Technology. Manager with many years of experience in business, including project management in the field of IT and logistics. Politician, Member of the Polish Parliament (Sejm) for the 9th term. In her political career, she focuses on issues related to climate and environmental protection. Currently, she coordinates, among other things, the implementation of a deposit system and extended producer responsibility in Poland. Arne Daneels Policy advisor for the Flemish government Arne Daneels is a policy advisor for the Flemish government focusing on environmental matters and the greening of the economy. He co-founded and coordinates the Flemish Green Deals, a pioneering initiative that brings together over 2,000 companies and organizations to collaborate on sustainable projects ranging from biodiversity to circular economy and shared mobility. Arne coordinates these deals, helping to facilitate partnerships and accelerate real-world green solutions without imposing mandates. This allows for voluntary, committed collaboration to emerge. Érick Petit President and Founder of MagREEsource Érick Petit is an engineer by training who has dedicated half of his career to the metallurgy and steel industry, and the other half to environmental engineering companies. This unique combination of experiences led him to establish MagREEsource — a company that merges expertise in sustainable materials with cutting-edge clean technology. MagREEsource specializes in manufacturing permanent magnets made from rare earth elements recovered from waste. Since rare earths are currently not available as raw materials in Europe, the company developed an innovative hydrogen-based recycling process. This clean, waste-free technology is not only environmentally friendly but also highly cost-effective. Andrzej Gantner Vice-President of the Management Board, General Director of the Polish Federation of Food Producers, Employers' Union Vice-President of the Management Board, General Director of the Polish Federation of Food Producers (PFPŻ ZP), Editor-in-Chief of the quarterly "Food Lex," Member of the Council of the Union of Employers and Entrepreneurs, Member of the Council of the Polish Chamber of Commerce. Chairman of the Sectoral Council for High-Quality Food Competencies. He represents PFPŻ ZP in Food Drink Europe, the largest European food industry organization. For over 20 years, he has been i nvolved in the food industry in management, marketing, public relations, and corporate social responsibility. Author of numerous publications and analyses on the food market and the food economy. Maciej Jakimiec Maciej Jakimiec – Managing Director, Board Member, and Co-owner of Device Europe For over 30 years, he has been involved in sales, marketing, and management, collaborating with global leaders in the field of IT asset lifecycle management. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and is currently a PhD candidate at Kozminski University in Warsaw, where he conducts research on the circular economy, ITAD strategies, and sustainable IT asset management. Hubert Bukowski Research Director, The Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development (INNOWO) An economist specializing in sustainable economic development based on the circular economy model. His work focuses on driving tangible and measurable circular transformation in areas where the urgency or potential impact of such practices is the greatest, including construction, plastics, and the bioeconomy. To this end, he carries out economic analyses, impact assessments of regulations, and the development of roadmaps. He has led or been involved in numerous projects on the circular economy and its financing. Previously, he worked at the National Bank of Poland as a senior economist, where he analyzed EU funds for innovation and infrastructure, their outcomes, and efficiency. Anna Kozera-Szałkowska Managing Director of Plastics Europe Polska She has extensive experience in conducting image, educational, and promotional campaigns related to plastics and the plastics industry. She has gained professional experience, among other things, as a journalist and editor in trade press, as well as a technical and legislative affairs manager for an FMCG industry association. A chemist by training, she holds a PhD in technical sciences (polymer technology), which she earned at the Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology. She also completed Postgraduate Studies in Social Communication and Media, organized by the Foundation for the Dissemination of Science and the Institute of Literary Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Dariusz Prasek Board Member, Georgian Society of Nature Explorers "Orchis" Dr. Dariusz Prasek is an independent consultant in circular economy, sustainable financing, environmental, social and governance areas with an experience in around 4000 investment projects across a number of sectors. Till recently he held a position of a Director of Operations at the Environment and Sustainability Department in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). He is a member of the United Nations Advisory Board on Circular Economy and Independent Expert on Development Financing at IDB Invest. Anna Sapota Vice President Public Affairs for Eastern and Northern Europe at TOMRA Group Vice President Public Affairs for Eastern and Northern Europe at TOMRA Group, a provider of technological solutions for collection and sorting used in the food, mining, and waste management industries. Within her professional duties at TOMRA Group, she is responsible for shaping the Group’s position in the region with regard to legislative changes in the broad area of environmental protection and waste management, as well as maintaining relations with public administration bodies and market stakeholders. She holds a PhD in Law from the Jagiellonian University and a Master’s degree in International Law from the University of Orléans. She also completed postgraduate studies in Finance and Accounting at the Cracow University of Economics. Pawel Wolejsza Architect An architect, a circular economy model and broadly understood ecology enthusiast. Co-author of three books containing sustainable guidelines for the Polish Association of Developers, including a guide for bird protection and a publication on raw construction materials. Actively involved in education and design processes in Poland and worldwide. Grzegorz Kozieja Director of Food&Agri Analyses and Sectoral Specialization Department, BNP Paribas Bank Polska At the beginning of his career in finance (Fortis Bank in Poland, State Street and Northern Trust in Republic of Ireland). Next in consulting (McKinsey&Company, Metropolitan Capital Solutions). Since 2011 in Strategy Office of PKN ORLEN, including serving as Head of Strategy & M&A at Unipetrol Group, Czech Republic in 2014-2018. Since 2019 at BNP Paribas Bank Poland. REGISTRATION

On the road to sustainable packaging Circular Week 2023 Monday, 23rd of October 2023 How to unwrap the world, are there perfect packaging solutions, which material to choose for their production? Almost 180 kg - the weight of packaging waste generated on average by each European in one year. Without further action, in 7 years, the amount of packaging waste will increase by nearly 20 percent, and that of plastics by as much as 46 percent. The environment suffers, and so does humanity. Approximately 26 million tons - that's how much plastic waste is generated annually in European Union countries. Less than 30 percent of it is recycled, the rest is transported for processing to other countries, incinerated, or simply dumped into rivers, seas, forests... The European Commission continues to work on ways to reduce waste, including packaging waste, and products that are not suitable for recycling. This poses challenges for both producers and consumers of packaging. We all must act responsibly to prevent the Earth from diving in waste. In November 2022, the EC proposed new EU-wide regulations on packaging to curb this growing trend. It also specified the environmentally beneficial uses of plastics and how they should be designed, disposed of, and recycled. The goals are ambitious, including: A high and continuously growing share of recycled materials. A 15 percent reduction in packaging waste by 2040. A ban on certain types of packaging. A gradual reduction in the use of single-use bags. Regulated companies will be required to offer a certain percentage of products in reusable or refillable packaging. Is this the right direction? Among other things, these were discussed by experts during the first day of the Circular Week 2023, which was organized at the British Embassy. Video Source: Newseria AGENDA 12.00 – 12.10 | Welcome speech Anna Clunes, Ambassador of British Embassy, Agnieszka Sznyk, INNOWO, Robert Chciuk - Ministry of Climate. 12.10 – 13.20 | Keynote speeches - introduction to the topic: “Packaging Waste Regulation”, Wolfgang Trunk (PhD), Team Leader at European Commission, “Bio Plastics – How Are we Going to Achieve Commercial Scale”, Paul Davidson, Director of the Smart Sustainable, Plastics Packaging (SSPP) Programme, UKRI, “CBE JU as a catalyst for innovation in the biobased sector: the example of the textile project portfolio”, Simone Maccaferri, Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) European Commission, “Sectoral overview at national level”, Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director, Plastics Europe Polska, “End of Plastic Pollution”, Maria Andrzejewska, Director General, UNEP GRID. 13.20 – 14.50 | Panel discussion including presentation of partners sustainable solutions "Redefining Packaging – what are sustainable solutions?” Moderation: Michael Dembinski, British Polish Chamber of Commerce Panelists: Reinier Schlatmann, CEO CEE at DS Smith, Jerome Acosta, NPD Project Manager at Albéa Group, Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director at Plastics Europe Polska, Michał Mikołajczyk, Sales and Marketing Director at REKOPOL, Anna Sapota, Vice President Public Affairs Eastern Europe North at TOMRA, Michael Hoffmann, Sustainability and Communications at Huhtamaki Foodservice Poland, Leszek Kąsek, Senior Economist, ING Bank Śląski, Bureau of Macroeconomic Analysis. 14.50-15.00 Q&A

Circular Bioeconomy Day 24th of October, Tuesday Wondering how to support closed-loop bioeconomy development with the help of an ecosystem? Does surplus foods really need to end up in the trash? Industrial symbiosis holds great potential for businesses, human well-being, and the planet's health. If we don't change the ways we use Earth's resources, humanity will require three Earths to meet its needs by 2050. This is impossible, so we must do everything to protect our riches and start respecting nature — all in the spirit of international cooperation. The "Farm to Fork" strategy presented by the European Commission in May 2020 aims to create a just and an environmentally friendly food system, while protecting the livelihoods of farmers. Crucially, the challenges outlined in this strategy, such as reducing pesticide, antibiotic, and fertilizer use, and increasing organic farming, clearly prioritize both human and planetary health. Our lives and the Earth's health are interconnected. Banana peels, potato skins, fruit scraps, and unused vegetables are valuable resources. Compost derived from these materials serves as an excellent alternative to artificial fertilizers and harmful peat. Likewise, reducing pesticides benefits not only humans, but also insects whose role in the ecosystems is invaluable. Utilizing organic waste brings benefits across various industries. Biogas derived from it can replace fossil fuels in electricity generation and offers a sustainable future for the textile industry. Plant-based materials like banana waste have been used in clothing production for years. Are we doing enough to transition towards a circular bioeconomy? How do we end food waste and what can we do to minimize losses? What challenges do representatives of institutions operating in this field currently face? We sought answers to all these questions with our experts during Bioeconomy Day. We also had the opportunity to explore a kitchen where food was not wasted but actively helped those in need, following a circular model. Filip Lundin's live demonstration at Stockholm's Sopköket was under the theme "Great Taste, Zero Waste!" Filip showcased how to prepare a delicious, nutritious meal from food leftovers while explaining how to minimize waste, eat healthily, and contribute to the world. "Food waste is a major climate issue," emphasized Filip Lundin. Sopköket operated consciously on many levels, from sourcing organic, local ingredients to efficient circular use, sustainable packaging, and transportation. It was an ideal example of a closed-loop economy. Can we change the future? Let's start now. AGENDA: 9:30 – 11.30 | Session 1. Opening session: Systemic ecosystem for circular bioeconomy development national bioeconomy strategies Discussion among UE Policymakers, Regional government representatives, local administration, business, NGO and academia about circular bioeconomy strategies and its role in circular economy transformation. Introductory presentations: Tomasz Calikowski, PhD, European Commission, Policy Officer, Research & Innovation, Healthy Planet, Circular Economy and Biobased Systems, Maria Nikolopoulou, Member of the Trade Union Confederation of Workers' Commissions and President of the Association for the Development of Time Banks, EESC member, Workers' Group (Group II) and NAT Vice-President (online), “The Future of Bioeconomy for the European Agriculture”, Laurent Bleuze, Copa Cogeca, “Valorization of Industrial Waste: Opportunities and Challenges”, dr Vignesh Kumaravel International Centre for Research on Innovative Bio-based Materials, Lekshmi Gopakumari Satheesh Chandran Ph.D., Post-doctoral researcher, “How the BIOEASTsUP Project Shapes the Future of Polish Bioeconomy” - dr hab. Jerzy Kozyra Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG), Pauline Buffing, Policy officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Government of the Netherlands (online). Moderation: Agnieszka Sznyk, INNOWO Panel discussion: Andrzej Grzyb - Member of Parliament, Laurent Bleuze - Copa Cogeca, Tomasz Calikowski, PhD - European Commission, Policy Officer, Research & Innovation, Healthy Planet, Circular Economy and Biobased Systems. Małgorzata Bojańczyk - Director of the Association for Sustainable Agriculture & Food in Poland Antony Buchan - Head of Local Authority Support, ReLondon 11.30 - 11.45 | Coffee break 11:45 – 13:00 | Session 2. Circular Food Hub to tackle food waste in the cities, plant based product development. Development of food hubs integrate circularity and food loss and waste prevention. It need collaboration between local communities, businesses and municipalities in the local neighborhood. Introductory presentation: "EIT Food: Innovating and Collaborating for a More Sustainable and Circular Food System." Ewa Rzeszowska, EIT FOOD Keynote speeches: “The role of education on Food Circularity” - Simona Grande, Università di Torino (online). “How to best collect biowaste from households” - Theresa Mörsen, Waste & Resources Policy Officer, Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) (online). "Bioeconomy in Action: How Living Labs Drive Circular Economy Solutions", Madalina Branisca, IRCEM (online). “Circular economy, a model for increased financial profits”, Filip Lundin, Sopköket. “Engaging stakeholders for the circular urban bioeconomy and replicating good practices in the HOOP and FoodLoops project” - Daniela Chaves, Carina Diedrich, CSCP (online). 13:00 – 14.00 | Lunch with life cooking Title: “How to minimize food waste at home in a fun way”, Filip Lundin, founder of Sopköket Michał Godyń, chef at the Embassy of Sweden 14.00 – 15.30 | Session 3. Industrial symbiosis – biowaste and biomass as a source of energy, textiles, construction material, packaging Potato, carrot and banana peels are true resources. The compost they make can replace chemical fertilizers and climate-damaging peat. Biogas generated from biowaste can substitute fossil fuels in the production of electricity and heating. it protects our climate, and stands for careful stewardship of our resources. During the session we will discuss new technology and potentials for its scaling up Moderation: Michał Siwek BNP Paribas Introductory presentation: ”Recovery of bioenergy from industrial meat wastes” in the framework of the AccelWater project”, Lidia Paredes. Post-doctoral researcher at BETA Technological Center (UVic-UCC) (online). "Enhancing Economic Competitiveness through Local Industrial Symbiosis: A Practical Methodology", Armin Winter, Alchemia - Nova (15 min) “CBE JU as a catalyst for innovation in the biobased sector: the example of the textile project portfolio”, Simone Maccaferri (CBE JU) (15min), Paul Davidson, Director of the Smart Sustainable, Plastics Packaging (SSPP) Programme, UKRI, Power speeches: EcoBean, Kacper Kossowski, Protix, Maurice Brenninkmeijer.

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