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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, 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. CIRCULAR WEEK 2026 - SAVE THE DATE 26–31 October 2026 More details coming soon — stay tuned! 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 year, Circular Week takes on a new dimension, as it will be organised for the first time as a joint German–Polish initiative, strengthening international cooperation and knowledge exchange. The German–Polish Circular Week 2026 will take place from 26 to 31 October, with events organised in Aachen, Duisburg, Wuppertal, Warsaw, and partner cities across Poland. The programme will focus on key topics such as urban space, construction, material circularity, and regional transformation strategies, fostering cross-border dialogue and collaboration in support of the circular transition. 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 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. 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. The following entities express interest of their involvement in the project: the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, a joint initiative by European Commission and Social Economic Committee, Holland Circular Hotspot, Circular Change (Slovenia), Nordic Circular Hotspot, ICLEI, Polish Ministry of Economic Development, Polish Ministry Of Climate, Mazovia Marshal Office, Embassy of the Netherlands, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Norway, Embassy of UK, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Germany. 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. ORGANIZERS BUSINESS PARTNERS STRATEGIC PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

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 2025 Circular Week is a week dedicated to the circular economy. Join us to work together for sustainable development and efficient resource utilization. ALL EVENTS 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, 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. Kotwica 1 European Sustainability Congress 2025 Circular Economy as a tool to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss C ircular Week is a nationwide educational campaign about circular economy, sustainable production and consumption. It will be 8th edition of this initiative and by this annual project, we would like to contribute and accelerate the transformation into circular future. CIRCULAR WEEK will take place between 3-7 November 2025. 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 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. The focal point of the circular week is European Sustainability Congress 2025 . 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. The following entities express interest of their involvement in the project: the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, a joint initiative by European Commission and Social Economic Committee, Holland Circular Hotspot, Circular Change (Slovenia), Nordic Circular Hotspot, ICLEI, Polish Ministry of Economic Development, Polish Ministry Of Climate, Mazovia Marshal Office, Embassy of the Netherlands, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Norway, Embassy of UK, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Germany. 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. ORGANIZERS STRATEGIC PARTNERS PATRONAGE INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS BUSINESS PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS

Konkurs dla studentów na opracowanie strategii transformacji cyrkularnej wybranej korporacji The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented English KONKURS DLA STUDENTÓW The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented Konkurs dla studentów na opracowanie strategii transformacji cyrkularnej wybranej międzynarodowej korporacji Aplikacja trwa do 15 kwietnia 2026. Nie zwlekaj — zarejestruj siebie lub swoją drużynę i dołącz do studentów kształtujących cyrkularną przyszłość! REJESTRACJA Informacje ogólne o konkursie Podmiot realizujący: Instytut Innowacji i Odpowiedzialnego Rozwoju Czas trwania zadania: 11.0 2. 2026 - 26.10.2026 F inał konkursu: 26.10.2026 Miejsce: tbc Grupa docelowa: studenci studiów licencjackich, magisterskich i doktoranckich ze wszystkich uczelni na terenie Polski. Prosimy o przesłanie pliku w formacie PDF do z.koch@innowo.org ZADANIE KONKURSOWE Przebieg konkursu: Etap 1. REJESTRACJA Termin: 11 lutego - 15 kwietnia 2026 r. Interdyscyplinarne zespoły lub pojedynczy studenci rejestrują swoją chęć uczestnictwa w konkursie „The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented”. Pojedynczy studenci będą kontaktowani ze sobą w celu utworzenia zespołów. Etap 2. EDUKACJA Termin: kwiecień 2026 r. Zespoły będą mogły uczestniczyć w wykładzie online nt. koncepcji gospodarki obiegu zamkniętego, cyrkularnych modeli biznesowych i praktycznych przykładach transformacji cyrkularnej. Spotkanie będzie również okazją do zadawania pytań natury organizacyjnej. Etap 3. PRZYGOTOWANIE PREZENTACJI KONKURSOWEJ Termin: 13 lipca 2026 r. Zespoły biorące udział w konkursie mają czas do 13 lipca 2026 r. aby nadesłać prezentację konkursową, zgodnie z poniższymi wytycznymi. Prezentacja ma zawierać propozycję innowacyjnej zmiany w produkcie, usłudze, łańcuchu wartości lub modelu biznesowym, która mogłaby znacząco wpłynąć na zamykanie obiegów gospodarczych w działalności wybranej korporacji międzynarodowej. Prezentacja musi być przygotowana w języku angielskim Etap 4. WYŁONIENIE ZESPOŁÓW FINAŁOWYCH Termin: 7 września 2026 r. Jury, którego skład opisany jest w rozdziale 5. wyłoni sześć zespołów, które zostaną zaproszone na finał konkursu. Na tym etapie możliwe są jedynie nieznaczne modyfikacje prezentacji konkursowej obejmujące doprecyzowanie prezentowanego pomysłu i zmiany wizualne. Etap 5. FINAŁ KONKURSU Termin: 26 października 2026 r. 26 października 2026 r. zorganizowany zostanie finał konkursu oraz hybrydowa konferencja dla studentów z udziałem zaproszonych zagranicznych gości, biorących udział w Circular Week m.in. przedstawicieli ambasad, Komisji Europejskiej, European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. W finale weźmie udział pięć uprzednio wyłonionych najlepszych zespołów. Finał rozpocznie się od wykładów wprowadzających ekspertów ds. GOZ. Następnie każdy zespół będzie prezentował swoje zadanie konkursowe przed Jury i widownią. Jury wyłoni trzy najlepsze zespoły, w tym zespół który otrzyma nagrodę główną. NAGRODY Finaliści otrzymają nagrody pieniężne w wysokości: Nagroda główna: 5 000 zł II miejsce: 3 000 zł III miejsce: 2 000 zł Finałowy projekt będzie miał również możliwość zaprezentowania się na scenie głównej podczas najważniejszej konferencji Circular Week 2026 - European Sustainability Congress , która odbędzie się następnego dnia (29.10.2026). ZADANIE KONKURSOWE CEL ZADANIA KONKURSOWEGO: Opracowanie prezentacji rozwiązania zgodnie z rozdziałami z poniższego konspektu. Podrozdziały stanowią sugestię treści, z których można lecz nie trzeba skorzystać. W ramach konkursu należy opracować propozycję innowacyjnej zmiany w produkcie, usłudze, łańcuchu wartości lub modelu biznesowym, itp., która mogłaby znacząco wpłynąć na zamykanie obiegów gospodarczych w działalności wybranej korporacji międzynarodowej. OPIS PROBLEMU: Pomimo że od wielu lat podejmowane są działania mające na celu odejście od nieefektywnego modelu „weź – wyprodukuj – wyrzuć”, zmiany te zachodzą zbyt wolno, aby sprostać wyzwaniom stojącym przed naszą planetą. Jedną z głównych przeszkód dla bardziej odpowiedzialnej konsumpcji i produkcji jest niechęć międzynarodowych korporacji do zmiany swoich praktyk biznesowych. W rezultacie przyczyniają się one do utrzymania obecnego status quo wśród milionów konsumentów na całym świecie. Alternatywą dla obecnego modelu biznesowego jest gospodarka o obiegu zamkniętym. To podejście ma na celu maksymalizację wartości ekonomicznej i zatrzymanie wartości dóbr w granicach wyznaczonych przez zasoby naszej planety. Gospodarka o obiegu zamkniętym zamyka obiegi gospodarcze w całym cyklu życia produktu. Produkty mogą być ponownie wykorzystywane, naprawiane, przerabiane, produkowane z materiałów pochodzących z recyklingu oraz wytwarzane z wykorzystaniem odnawialnych źródeł energii, a to tylko niektóre możliwości. Wszystkie te opcje mają na celu zwiększenie produktywności zasobów, przynosząc korzyści nie tylko środowisku i społeczeństwu, ale także konkurencyjności firm. Bardziej efektywne wykorzystanie zasobów przez największe światowe korporacje może przekształcić całe branże. Wdrożenie tzw. transformacji cyrkularnej – zamykanie obiegów gospodarczych zarówno w działalności firmy, jak i w jej szerszym ekosystemie biznesowym – może mieć daleko idące skutki. Skala działań największych graczy rynkowych może znacząco poszerzyć rynek produktów i usług cyrkularnych, zachęcając innych do podążania ich śladem i ostatecznie prowadząc do modelu obiegu zamkniętego w całej gospodarce. Takie inicjatywy zaczynają się od prostych pomysłów popartych dogłębną analizą. Rekomendowany plan prezentacji: Wstęp Opis przedsiębiorstwa Ogólny kontekst Analiza aktualnej sytuacji rynkowej Nasze podejście Opis proponowanej innowacji Różnice w porównaniu do dotychczasowej działalności przedsiębiorstwa Rezultaty Efekty ekonomiczne Efekty środowiskowe Efekty społeczne Możliwości wdrożenia Propozycja sposobu lub planu realizacji Schemat przepływów zasobów Schemat przepływów finansowych Zaplanowanie działań marketingowych Bariery i szanse Wyznaczenie wąskich gardeł w realizacji Technologie sprzyjające realizacji Ewentualne wyzwania legislacyjne Podsumowanie i kolejne kroki Prezentacja może mieć maksymalnie 25 slajdów. Przewidywana długość pokazu to 15 minut. Prosimy o przesłanie pliku w formacie PDF do z.koch@innowo.org do 13 lipca 2026 r. Kryteria oceny prezentacji konkursowej oraz składu jury Ocena zadań będzie przeprowadzona na podstawie następujących kryteriów: Implementowalność – możliwość wprowadzenia w życie danego rozwiązania – 25 pkt. Kompleksowość - opis działań w ramach symbiozy powinien uwzględniać charakterystykę działania przedsiębiorstw w wybranych branżach, realne warunki działalności i potwierdzone technologie – 25 pkt. Innowacyjność - zaproponowane rozwiązania nie powinny bezpośrednio powielać już istniejących zastosowań symbiotycznych, ale mogą je istotnie rozwijać – 20 pkt. Efektywność – zaproponowane rozwiązanie powinno skutkować efektami, które w jak największym stopniu mogą przekonać firmy do rzeczywistego wdrożenia rozwiań – 30 pkt. Wyłonienie zespołów finałowych, a więc 6 najlepszych drużyn, nastąpi na podstawie ocen członków jury w powyższych czterech kategoriach. Jury w składzie przedstawiciela Instytutu INNOWO oraz uczelni współorganizujących oceni każdą prezentację konkursową niezależnie od siebie. Po zsumowaniu ocen wyłonione zostaną zespoły finałowe. Prezentacje finałowe zostaną ocenione według analogicznych zasad. Oceniać zespoły będzie jednak rozszerzone jury, w którego skład oprócz Prezes Zarządu Instytutu INNOWO oraz przedstawicieli uczelni współorganizujących wydarzenie, wejdą przedstawiciele ambasad, Komisji Europejskiej, European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform oraz inni eksperci ds. gospodarki cyrkularnej. Przykładowe pomysły transformacji cyrkularnej wybranych korporacji Globalny producent napojów gazowanych przechodzi całkowicie na opakowania aluminiowe! 10% zniżki na zakupy przy opóźnieniu dostaw o tydzień z wiodącej platformy zakupowej! Największa korporacja taksówkarska na świecie wprowadza możliwość obniżenia kosztów dzięki opcji „ridesharing”! POBIERZ OPIS ORGANIZATOR HONOROWY PATRONAT

Student Competition for Developing a Circular Transformation Strategy for a Selected Enterprise. Register yourself and join students shaping a circular future! Polish STUDENT COMPETITION The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented Student Competition for Developing a Circular Transformation Strategy for a Selected International Corporation Applications are open until April 15, 2026. Don’t wait — register yourself or your team and join students shaping a circular future! REGISTRATION General Information about the Competition Organizing entity: Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development Duration of the task: February 11, 2026 - October 26, 2026 Competition Finale: October 26, 2026 Venue: tbc Target group: Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students currently studying at the university in Poland. Please send the PDF file to: z.koch@innowo.org COMPETITION TASK COMPETITION TIMELINE: Stage 1: REGISTRATION Dates: February 11 - April 15, 2026 Interdisciplinary teams or individual students register their interest in participating in "The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented" competition. Individual students will be connected to form teams. Stage 2: EDUCATION Dates: April 2026 Teams will have the opportunity to participate in an online lecture on the concept of the circular economy, circular business models, and practical examples of circular transformation. The session will also provide an opportunity to ask organizational questions. Stage 3. COMPETITION TASK - PREPARATION OF COMPETITION PRESENTATION Dates: July 13, 2026 Teams participating in the competition have until July 13, 2026, to submit their presentation, in accordance with the requirements outlined below. The presentation should include a proposal for an innovative change in a product, service, value chain, or business model that could significantly impact the closing of economic loops in the operations of a selected international corporation. The presentation must be prepared in English. Stage 4. SELECTION OF FINALIST TEAMS Date: September 7, 2026 The jury will select six teams to be invited to the competition final. At this stage, only minor modifications to the competition presentation are allowed, including clarification of the presented idea and visual changes. Stage 5: COMPETITION FINAL Date: October 26, 2026 The final and a hybrid conference for students will be held on October 26, 2026, with invited international guests, including representatives from embassies, the European Commission, and the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, as part of Circular Week. The six previously selected finalist teams will participate. The final will begin with introductory lectures by circular economy experts. Each team will then present their project to the jury and audience. The jury will select the top three teams, including the grand prize winner. 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 Place: 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 most important conference of Circular Week 2026 – the European Sustainability Congress, which will take place the following day (29.10.2026). COMPETITION TASK The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented OBJECTIVE OF THE COMPETITION TASK: Develop a Circular Transformation Strategy for a Selected Corporation As part of the competition, participants are required to develop a proposal for an innovative change in a product, service, value chain, business model, etc., that could significantly impact the closing of economic loops in the operations of a selected international corporation. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Although steps have been taken for many years to move away from the wasteful "take – make – dispose" model, these changes are occurring far too slowly to meet the challenges facing our planet. One of the main obstacles to more responsible consumption and production is the reluctance of multinational corporations to change their business practices. As a result, they help maintain the current status quo among millions of consumers worldwide. An alternative to the current business model is the circular economy. This approach aims to maximize economic value and retain the value of goods within the limits set by our planet’s resources. The circular economy closes economic loops throughout the entire product lifecycle. Products can be reused, repaired, repurposed, manufactured from recycled materials, and produced using renewable energy, among other possibilities. All these options aim to increase resource productivity, benefiting not only the environment and society but also the competitiveness of businesses. More efficient resource use by the world’s largest corporations can transform entire industries. Implementing a so-called circular transformation—closing economic loops within a company’s operations and its broader business ecosystem—can have far-reaching effects. The scale of action by major market players can significantly expand the market for circular products and services, encouraging others to follow suit and ultimately leading to a closed-loop model across the entire economy. Such initiatives start with simple ideas supported by thorough analysis. This is the essence of the student competition to which you are invited. We ask you to describe an innovative change in a product, service, value chain, business model, etc., that could significantly contribute to closing economic loops in the operations of a selected multinational corporation (without naming it) or an imaginary corporation based on existing global entities. This change should promote more sustainable resource management within the chosen company and potentially its stakeholders. We are looking for innovations that will increase resource productivity, enhance the company’s competitiveness, and simultaneously reduce negative externalities. TASK FORMAT: The main task is to prepare a presentation of the solution according to the following outline. The subchapters are to guide the suggested content and may be used at the team's discretion. 1. Introduction 1.1. Company’s Description 1.2. General Context 1.3. Analysis of the Current Market Situation 2. Our Approach 2.1. Description of the Proposed Innovation 2.2. Differences Compared to the Company’s Current Operations 3. Results 3.1. Economic Effects 3.2. Environmental Effects 3.3. Social Effects 4. Options for Implementation 4.1. Proposed Method or Implementation Plan 4.2. Resource Flow Diagram 4.3. Financial Flow Diagram 4.4. Marketing plan 5. Barriers and Opportunities 5.1. Identification of Bottlenecks 5.2. Technologies Facilitating Implementation 5.3. Potential Legislative Challenges 6. Summary and Next Steps The presentation should not exceed 25 slides. The expected presentation time is 15 minutes. Please send the PDF file to: z.koch@innowo.org by July 13, 2026. Evaluation Criteria and Jury Composition Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Implementability – Feasibility of implementing the solution (25 points) 2. Comprehensiveness – The description should consider the characteristics of companies in selected industries, real operating conditions, and proven technologies (25 points) 3. Innovation – Proposed solutions should not directly replicate existing symbiotic applications but may significantly develop them (20 points) 4. Effectiveness – The solution should deliver results that can convincingly encourage companies to implement them (30 points) The selection of the finalist teams, that is, the top 6 teams, will be based on the scores given by the jury members in the above four categories. The jury, consisting of a representative from the INNOWO Institute and representatives of the co-organizing universities, will independently evaluate each competition presentation. After the scores are totaled, the finalist teams will be selected. The final presentations will be evaluated according to similar principles. However, the teams will be assessed by an expanded jury, which, in addition to the President of the INNOWO Institute and representatives of the co-organizing universities, will include representatives of embassies, the European Commission, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, and other circular economy experts. COMPETITION TASK ORGANIZER HONORARY PATRONAGE

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CIRCULAR CITIES - Roundtable for local administration representatives with real case study presentation Cities play a significant role in the circular transformation, but it's a major challenge. During the "Round Table for Cities" event that took place on October 23, 2023, at the Wedding Palace on Zamkowy Square 6 in Warsaw, representatives of public administration, including officials from regional offices, mayors of voivodship cities, and departments of infrastructure, climate, and energy, discussed the concept of circularity, the implementation of urban plans, and the effects of transformations. We had the pleasure of hearing from experts from Krakow, Warsaw, Rzeszow, Lodz, and Wroclaw, and sharing best practices applied in each of the cities. The event was co-organized with the French Embassy, which also provided substantial expertise in the field of circular economy in cities, as shared by French experts. AGENDA Co-organization with the French Embassy 13.30 pm – 13.40 pm | Welcome speech: Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak - Director of Air Protection and Climate Policy Department in the City of Warsaw Agnieszka Sznyk - President of the Board, INNOWO Noémie Piaskowski - Counsellor for Sustainable Development for Visegrad group and Baltic states, Ambasada Francji 13.40 pm – 14.30 pm | Introductory speeches/presentation: Malen Otero - ICLEI Hugo Delahaye - Roubaix City, Circular Economy Team Agata Dudek - Képos Bart Volkers - Circulairfriesland.frl Reinhold Rünker - Permanent Deputy of Department Economic Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, climate action and Energy North-Rhine-Westphalia Maria Andrzejewska – EcoMiasto Project Dominika Mickiewicz - City Support Project Manager: NetZeroCities presentation 14.30 – 16.00 | Cities - best practices exchange - moderated discussion in the expert roundtable formula: Moderation: Agnieszka Sznyk - President of the Board, INNOWO, Ewelina Szczech-Pietkiewicz - SGH Warsaw School of Economics Guests: 1. Antony Buchan - ReLondon 2. Michael Kuhndt - Founder and Executive Director of the CSCP 3. Cathrine Barth - Natural State 4. Martin Hagen - Natural State 5. Michał Gelata - Municipal Services and Climate Department, Krakow 6. Tomasz Turczynowicz - SmartFactor 7. Katarzyna Kazimierczuk - International Development Norway AS 8. Andrzej Łazęcki – Director of the Department of Municipal Economy and Climate at the City of Krakow Office 9. Marta Bugaj – Head of the Economic Department of the Infrastructure Division, Capital City of Warsaw Office 10. Leszek Drogosz – Deputy Director of the Infrastructure Office, Capital City of Warsaw 11. Paulina Blaszczyk - Frost & Sullivan 12. Janusz Pastwiński - Department of Municipal Economy at the City of Łódź Office 13. Mariusz Rukat – representative of the Marshal’s Office of the Mazovian Voivodeship in Warsaw, authorized by the Marshal for investment and economic affairs 14. Robert Homicki – Attorney of the Mayor of Rzeszow 15. Małgorzata Michalska - Urban Lab Rzeszów 16. Aleksandra Hanzel – Deputy Director of the Marshal’s Office of the Mazovian Voivodeship 17. Martin Basila - the CEO and Co-Founder of Sensoneo 18. Urszula Pawlak - Dyrektor Urzędu Marszałkowskiego Woj. Mazowieckiego w Warszawie 19. Elżbieta Anuszewska - Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Mazowieckiego 20. Justyna Kuś - Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Mazowieckiego

Circular Week 2023 has come to a close and what an extraordinary week it was! For five days, from October 23 to 27, representatives from the European Union, local authorities, entrepreneurs, as well as scientists and managers engaged in the circular economy (CE) discussed urgent issues facing our planet, circular models, and the goals we must set to protect Earth's resources. Circular Week is a prestigious international series of events dedicated to sustainable development and the circular economy, which has been gaining popularity every year and is highly regarded among organizations focused on CE models. This is especially important in today's world for us and our planet. The transition to a circular economy is a natural and necessary path if we want our children and grandchildren to live normally. The idea of the circular economy, which has been promoted for the past six years through the Circular Week events, strongly addresses the issues of a world that is depleting the planet's resources without considering the consequences of such actions. It's a model in which resources and products are kept in the economic cycle for as long as possible, while maintaining their highest value. We all need to understand the benefits of closing the loop and how sustainable consumption and production positively impact the environment, biodiversity, and climate change. Circular Week also promotes effective, innovative, and green solutions and efficient systemic changes. Education, awareness, changes in consumer behavior and business models, and our collective responsible attitude are the keys to saving the planet and securing a better future for future generations. Circular Week 2023 began on Monday, October 23, with presentations and discussions about sustainable packaging. The event at the British Embassy was attended by notable figures, including Anna Clunes, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Poland, Reinier Schlatmann, CEO of DS. Smith, Jerome Acosta, Project Manager from Albea Group, Jakub Tyczkowski, CEO of Rekopol, Maria Andrzejewska, Director-General of UNEP/GRID, Anna Sapota from Tomra, and Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Poland. On Tuesday (October 24), beautiful Warsaw's Targowa Creative Centre hosted presentations and discussions about the bioeconomy and food – huge areas to explore within the CE model. Simone Maccaferri, CBE JU, Tomasz Calikowski, Policy Specialist in the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, and Małgorzata Bojańczyk, Director of the Polish Association of Sustainable Agriculture "ASAP" – our event partner and an expert in the area of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the European Green Deal – discussed the agri-food market and sustainable agriculture. In the field of circular models in the kitchen, Filip Lundin from Sweden, an outstanding chef and entrepreneur, demonstrated his skills live. Wednesday (October 25) was marked by the international Mazovia Circular Congress, which gathered many esteemed guests in the iconic Iluzjon Cinema – Museum of Film Art. The interest in the topic of circular models exceeded our expectations. Exceptional presentations and discussions were thanks to numerous speakers, including Ladeja Godina Košir, founder and CEO of Circular Change, co-chair of the European Stakeholder Platform, Antony Buchan, Head of Local Authority Support Area at ReLondon, Pavel Zedníček, Director-General of the Institute for Circular Economy (INCIEN), Hugo Delahaye, European Projects Manager in the Department of Circular Economy for the City of Roubaix, Ioannis Bakas, Circular Economy Monitoring Expert at the European Environment Agency, Agata Czachórska, Head of Sustainable Development at IKEA Group, Ewelina Szczech Pietkiewicz, Assistant Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Maciej Bukowski, International Analyst in the 3W Department at the Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Leszek Drogosz from the City of Warsaw, and Janez Potocnik, Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel, Partner at SYSTEMIQ, and former European Commissioner for the Environment. Thursday (October 26) Discussions about the deposit-return system and circular solutions in cities took place on Thursday (October 26) at the Warsaw City Hall – Wedding Palace. The topics were introduced by experts, including Robert Chciuk, Director of the Waste Management Department, Ministry of Climate, Robert Jansen from DPG DEUTSCHE PFANDSYSTEM GMBH in Germany, Marian Ac, a representative of the DRS operator in Slovakia, Renata Juszkiewicz from the Polish Trade and Distribution Organization TBC, Anna Sapota from Tomra, Martin Basila, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sensoneo, and Andrzej Łazęcki, Director of the Municipal Economy Department of the City of Krakow. Friday's events (October 27) were all about experts gathering at the stunning Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and sharing knowledge on textiles – is there a chance to close the loop in this area as well? In the afternoon, a happening was held at the Złote Tarasy Shopping Centre, where everyone could see what can be created from used clothing, how to repair and transform them, and how this can be combined with helping others. Figures like Agnieszka Oleksyn-Wajda, a legal advisor, Director of the Institute of Sustainable Development and Environment, and co-creator and Head of the Business and Law Academy in the Fashion Sector and postgraduate studies in environmental and climate law at Lazarski University, Maria Clara Jimenez of Makers Unite, Cathrine Barth from Nordic Circular Hotspot, Michael Kuhndt, Founder and Executive Director of the CSCP, Zuzanna Krzątała, Sustainability Manager at Vogue Poland, Antony Buchan, Head of Programme: LA Support at ReLondon, Maciek Łukasik from ING Bank, Zofia Piwowarek - Santander, Bertus Servaas - Vive Textile Recycling and dr Małgorzata Koszewska PhD - Politechnika Łódzka. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants and speakers for your invaluable insights, a engaging and full of information presentations and fruitful discussions that we had the privilege to experience throughout the past week. Big thanks to our partners as well. Your presence, support, and engagement were crucial in making Circular Week happen. All of this were pivotal in making our events brim with inspiration and knowledge. Circular Week isn't just a forum for sharing thoughts and experiences - it's a significant stride towards a more sustainable future. We thank you for your passion, the time you dedicated, and the contributions you made. Your presence infused our events with energy and openness to new ideas. The insights we've gained during this week will, no doubt, serve as a wellspring of inspiration for change and further development of the circular economy in Poland and throughout Europe. We hope this marks just the beginning of the collective journey toward a more sustainable and responsible future. We look forward to seeing you at the next Circular Week!

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

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CIRCULAR WEEK 2020 Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Circular Week 2020 was a highly successful event. It brought together 17 countries and featured a total of 54 different events, including meetings, debates, and accompanying activities. The Polish events attracted over 3,000 participants, and the culminating Mazovia Circular Congress, held at the end of Circular Week, saw the participation of 448 attendees. Circular Week 2020 received support from numerous embassies, highlighting the broad concept of the circular economy and the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Each participating embassy, including the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden, organized an educational event centered around their respective areas of interest. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held entirely online, with panel discussions both in the studio and via internet connections. DOWNLOAD PDF [PL] Mazovia Circular Congress 2020 The international conference, Mazovia Circular Congress, took place on the final day of Circular Week, October 16, 2020. It is one of the largest and most prestigious conferences in Poland focused on the circular economy, targeting representatives from public administration, local government, businesses, sustainability and CSR managers, startups, and the media. The conference presented exemplary case studies from around the world, demonstrating how adopting circular economy principles can deliver both environmental and financial benefits. Throughout the event, fruitful discussions were held on the potential for similar projects in Poland. Various stakeholder panel discussions, involving entrepreneurs, NGOs, and representatives from governmental and local administration, explored how to leverage circular economy solutions. Circular Week 2020 successfully showcased the importance of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the practical implementation of circular economy practices. The event provided a platform for participants to learn, engage, and contribute to the ongoing transition toward a more sustainable and circular future.

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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 DATE: 29 October 2026 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. 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.

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Ambassador’s Debate as a Part of Circular Week Prior to the commencement of Circular Week, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting an engaging debate with Ambassadors as part of our Circular Week initiative. During the meeting, we delved into discussions surrounding the circular economy, the Circular Week initiative, and the impact of embassies in contributing to positive change within the Polish market. Our special guests shared their countries' successes on the path to circularity, offering valuable insights and best practices in sustainability. What factors can drive the acceleration of circularity? What are the key lessons learned from their circularity efforts thus far? These were the primary questions that we explored with the ambassadors during the debate. It was a unique opportunity to connect with ones of the most influential individuals in this domain. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their time and engagement. We hope that the close collaboration between our countries will lead us down a greener, circular path. Economic Department NL Embassy in Poland - Damphne Bergsma Ambasada Niemiec w Warszawie - Viktor Elbing Royal Norwegian Embassy in Warsaw - Øystein Bø Embassy of Austria in Warsaw - Andreas Stadler Embassy of Finland Warsaw - Päivi Laine Embassy of France in Warsaw - Étienne de Poncins Thank you, it was a pleasure!

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.

DEPOSIT RETURN SYSTEM – how to make it work. Stakeholders roundtable. The statut on the Deposit-Refund System (DRS) in Poland developed despite si gnificant challenges. Doubts have been growing both in the business world and in the public perception of the proposed legislative changes. Is there still a chance to modify and create effective regulations? We invite you to a discussion and a meeting with DRS operators from Germany and Slovakia, who will share their experiences. This event was held on October 26th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the conference room of the Warsaw City Hall, Wedding Palace, Plac Zamkowy 6, Warsaw. In Europe, approximately 58 million tons of plastics are produced every year, with 40 percent of them being packaging materials. The Deposit-Refund System is one of the most effective tools to increase the collection and recycling of packaging materials. Currently, nearly 140 million European s benefit from the deposit system, including Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Croatia. However, the law passed by the Council of Ministers in June of this year regarding the Polish Deposit-Refund System has sparked significant controversies. Is there a chance for an effective DRS system in Poland? And is there an opportunity to change the current legislative provisions and quickly develop new ones that are favorable and safe for trade, business, and society? We invited to a discussion where prominent experts from Poland, Germany, and Slovakia participated. The event was supported by the German Embassy. AGENDA: Introductory presentations: 1. Robert Jansen - Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH (DPG) | 20 min 2. Marian Ac - Slovakian DRS operator, SPRÁVCA ZÁLOHOVÉHO SYSTÉMU | 20 min Panel Discussion: Moderator: Agnieszka Sznyk, INNOWO Experts: Robert Chciuk - Ministry of Climate, Małgorzata Skonieczna - President of the Polish Federation of Food Industry Union of Employers (PFPŻ ZP). Renata Juszkiewicz, POHID, Łukasz Czarnowski, Digital Sales Cross Country Function Head, Interzero, Reinhold Rünker - Permanent Deputy of Department Economic Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, climate action and Energy North-Rhine-Westphalia Robert Jansen - DRS, DPG DEUTSCHE PFANDSYSTEM GMBH, Germany Marian Ac - Slovakian DRS operator, SPRÁVCA ZÁLOHOVÉHO SYSTÉMU Martin Basila, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sensoneo Anna Sapota PhD. - Vice President of Public Affairs for Eastern Europe North at TOMRA Joanna Leoniewska-Gogola, Deputy Director, zespół Circular Economy Deloitte Michael Kuhndt - Founder and Executive Director of the CSCP, Aneta Fusiara, Senior Consultant, zespół Circular Economy Deloitte.

International Mazovia Circular Congress is a part of Circular Week 2023. One of the biggest and most prestigious conference in Poland regarding circular economy topic. MAZOVIA CONGRESS 2023 Mazovia Circular Congress, part of Circular Week 2023, is a major international event focused on the circular economy. It aims to promote the concept of a circular economy, support sustainable business models, and foster collaboration among various stakeholders. The Congress will bring together small and large companies, start-ups, investors, public administration representatives, local governments, sustainable development and CSR managers, and the media. The Congress will feature lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and matchmaking sessions led by international experts in macroeconomics, bioeconomy, urban infrastructure, waste management, and plastics. It offers excellent networking opportunities, both in-person and online, for international collaboration, showcasing your initiatives, and exchanging ideas. The event will have a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate either in-person or interactively online. All sessions will be livestreamed, enabling real-time interaction with the experts. Online workshops exclusively for virtual participants are also planned. The Mazovia Circular Congress is organized by INNOWO - Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development, in collaboration with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. Learn more at https://circularweek.org/mazovia-circular-congress . REGISTRATION SPEAKERS J. Kowalska Senior Programs Specialist M. Jóźwik Chairman of the Board C. Mroczek Coordinator of grants and scholarships ORGANIZERS MAIN PARTNERS PATRONS INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

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 register SCHEDULE MONDAY 26/10/2026 STUDENT COMPETITION TUESDAY 27/10/2026 Sustainable Development in Logistics and Supply Chains – Time Matters Cities of the Future – Energy Materials Responsibility WEDNESDAY 28/10/2026 Growing Tommorows Economy – Bio Based and Blue Solutions for a Circular Future Green and Sustainable Energy Transformation All events are free of charge. Join us and be part of Circular Week 2026! THURSDAY 29/10/2026 EUROPEAN SUSTAINABILITY CONGRESS 2026 MAIN CONFERENCE FRIDAY 30/10/2026 Event on International Trade Agreements SATURDAY 31/10/2026 Repair Day

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

Mazovia Circular 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. STUDENTS' CIRCULAR COMPETITION Transform One Aspect of Global Company Operations REGISTRATION soon General Information about the Competition This day is a grand finale of the students’ competition. The participating teams will be presenting solutions on how big companies could potentially transform their operations using circular strategies. The aim is to examine and reflect on business as usual strategies and challenge them to become circular ones . Organizing entity: Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development Duration of the task: tbc Competition Finale: 26 October, 2026 Target group: Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students currently studying at the university in Poland. ORGANIZER