#CIRSUM24

2 Days home of the Circular Economy Ecosystem

Nov 5^th & 6^th in Munich

Where Corporates, Experts, Start-ups & Investors connect to create

Commencing in 2022 with the esteemed CIRCULAZE Award Night, we expanded our journey in 2023 by introducing the CIRCULAZE Summit—a full-day conference featuring influential keynotes, panel talks, workshops, and vibrant networking. As we gear up for the upcoming year, anticipate an even more remarkable experience, bringing together key players in the circular economy for innovation and collective growth

Award Night

CIRCULAZE Night on November 5th is an exclusive event with guests from the world of business, science, and politics. Be part of the excitement as we unveil the Top 21 Circular Economy Start-ups and Top Circular Company of 2024. Let’s celebrate their achievements and toast to their future success!

150

Invitation for 150 attendees

Summit

This full-day conference on November 6th is where corporate decision-makers, start-ups, experts, multipliers, and investors from the world of the circular economy come together to exchange ideas, discuss the latest trends, and network. With top-class speakers, engaging workshops, a Start-up Village, and a campus of students from our partner universities, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of circular economy enthusiasts

500

Limited to 500 attendees

Celebrate & network at our CIRCULAZE Award Night

Keynotes

A special keynote speaker will kick-off the evening.

Award
Ceremony

Start-ups are chosen by our expert jury from a long-list of over 150 start-ups on the basis of 8 categories.

Networking Evening

At the end of the night, guests have the opportunity to network with each other while enjoying dinner, drinks, and live music.

Get inspired & network at our CIRCULAZE Summit

Main Stage

Keynotes & Panels

Networking Area

for Corporates, Start-ups & Investors

Topic Rooms

Masterclasses
& Workshops

Special Area

bgreen leaders Space

Start-up Village

Presentation booths of selected Start-ups

Campus

Special space for our partner universities

Why you should attend!

As a Corporate

As a Start-up

As an Investor

As a Partner

Program* for
Circulaze Summit NOV 6

*Changes reserved

09.00 - 09.40

HOST WELCOME

Conference Moderation:
Laurent-Frédéric Lohmann, Investor at 4P Capital

KEYNOTE

“Close the Loop. Open Opportunities“

Vojtech Vosecky, Founder at The Circular Economist, internationally renowned Top Voice

09.40 - 10.40

7X7 IMPULSES

7 MIN. IMPULSES ON 7 CATEGORIES

„Customer behaviour challenge in circularity“
Serena Bonomi, Design Strategy & Innovation Advisor for the Circular Economy (ex-Zalando, ex-VF Corp, ex-BMW Group)

„Collaboration Now! Circular Economy as strategic business lever”
Nina Fechler, Director Global Circular Economy Program at Evonik

“Urban Mining of the Patrick-Henry-Village: Heidelberg's Vision for a Circular Economy in Construction”
Dr. Matthias Heinrich, Team Leader at EPEA, Part of Drees & Sommer

“The challenging “New Work World” in the circular economy. First insights of the public funding project KARE to bring SMEs on an equal footing with corporations“
Andreas Jenne, Sustainability Officer at Rehau

“Transitioning From the Linear to Circular Value Chain for Solar PVs“
Pamela Ong, Senior Innovation Manager at E.ON Group

“Family Business transform towards circular value creation“
Carl-Luis Rieger, Director Diversification & Cooperation WEPA

“Veganz's Journey in Becoming a Cutting-edge FoodTech Company“
Anja Brachmüller, COO Veganz Group

10.40 - 11.10

Break

11.10 - 11.20

Special Note

“Talk Hotter to Me” - a Manifesto on Climate Communication (Climate Slam)”

Marina Schmidt, Founder & Editor-in-Chief at R2G Media

11.20 - 12.50

START-UP PITCHES

15 - 18 presentations

12.50 - 14.00

Lunch

14.00 - 16.00

TOPIC ROOMS

TOPIC ROOM #1

“Beyond PR & Marketing: Communication as a Systemic Corporate Asset in the Era of Green Transformation”
Timothy Glaz, Head of Corporate Affairs at Werner & Mertz

"Driving Sustainability with (Generative) AI Platforms"
Daniela Rittmeier, Head of Data and AI Center of Excellence at Capgemini

TOPIC ROOM #2

“From a Linear to a Circular Product and Business Model: Start with the Circo Method”
Linda Dierke, Head of Business Unit Development & Cooperation at Efficiency Agency NRW and Stefan Opitz, Head of CIRCO at Efficiency Agency NRW

"The Leadership Mindset: Embedding Sustainability into Organizational Culture"
Carolle Müller, Change & Transformation Expert at The Sustainability People Company (and Ex-Merck)

more tba.