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Tuesday, 28 May

Circular Economy Summit Austria 2024

Engage with industry leaders and policymakers in dynamic discussions and panels on key topics for a Circular Economy. Reserve your spot now!

By Circular Economy Forum Austria

Date and time

Tue, 28 May 2024 08:30 - 17:00 CEST

Location

Ankerbrotfabrik Expedithalle

27 Absberggasse 1100 Wien Austria

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & coffee, Opening of Circularity Now! expo

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Opening Speech

Leonore Gewessler, Federal Minister for Climate Action

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Keynote: Circularity - a crucial building block for our future

Manfred Renner, Fraunhofer UMSICHT

9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening panel - an international perspective on circular economy

Chair: Karin Huber-Heim, Task Force Circular Economy AT

The high-level panel will provide a comprehensive overview of the international perspective on circular economy leadership and policy, global trends, and set the stage for deeper discussions and coll...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee break & Circularity Now! expo

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Panel 1: European policies as a game changer - best practice exchange

Chair: Cathrine Barth, GM Nordic Circular Hotspot

The panel aims to identify transferable best practices, assess policy effectiveness, and explore future directions for promoting circularity in Europe and internationally.

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

Panel 2: Data is key - monitoring progress in a circular economy

Chair: Nina Eisenmenger, BOKU

Collecting, analysing and using data to track the progress of the circular economy is key to the transition. The panel aims to address challenges, highlight technological solutions, and emphasise the...

12:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch break & Circularity Now! expo

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lounge talk: „Circular futures – the role of civil society and social economy

Sophia Kratz, Project Lead, Circular Futures

Maria Langsenlehner, Project Lead CE, Circular Futures

During lunchtime, we invite you to explore how socioeconomic businesses contribute to a circular economy through innovative practices and collaborative partnerships. Discussions will focus on policy ...

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Panel 3: Financing the transition - public-private partnerships

Chair: Patrick Schroeder, Chatham House, UK

The panel focuses on identifying investment opportunities, exploring financing mechanisms, and addressing barriers in mobilizing funds for circular economy initiatives. It will discuss public-private...

2:50 PM - 3:40 PM

Panel 4: Cross-border collaboration - circular Central European partnerships

Chair: Christoph Thun-Hohenstein, Sect.V/BMEIA

We will discuss policy alignment, supply chain integration and fostering innovation across Central European countries to advance the circular economy. The aim is to identify barriers, promote regiona...

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing remarks

Thomas Jakl, DG Ministry of Climate Protection

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Circularity Now! expo & networking

Exposition of selected products & initiatives for networking & inspiration for cooperation

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Moderator

Daniel Cronin

About this event

8 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to the Circular Economy Summit Austria 2024!

Set in the heart of Austria, the summit on "Circular Leadership & Policy" offers a unique opportunity to explore and adopt effective policies driving the circular economy across EU member states.

Engage in dynamic discussions and connect with decision-makers from diverse sectors, including business, politics, administration, and society. Together, we'll analyze successful policies and their role in advancing the circular economy, fostering European competitiveness, promoting innovation, ensuring supply chain resilience, and enhancing societal well-being.

The summit will feature insightful panels covering key topics such as:

Opening remarks by the federal minister
Keynote address on the future of circular economies
European Policies as a Game Changer
Data for Circularity - Monitoring Progress
Financing the Transition - Public-Private Partnerships
The Role of Socioeconomic Actors in a Circular Economy
Cross-Border Collaboration

Our goal is to facilitate a seamless cross-border exchange of experiences, transcending the boundaries of this summit. By highlighting Austria's leadership in the circular economy, we aim to showcase its regional significance.

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable business practices and policy-making. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pivotal movement driving global change.

Reserve your spot now and make your mark as a leader in sustainable development!

The event is organized as a green event according to the Austrian environmental label. We would like to clearly ask you to arrive and depart in a climate-friendly manner and, in the case of a hotel stay, to choose one that complies with the Austrian Ecolabel "Österreichisches Umweltzeichen". Please also make sure to avoid any waste and separate waste accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions

Travel options - public transportation

The location can be reached with tram (number D, 6 & 11) from the city center or from the train stations "Hauptbahnhof" & "Quartier Belvedere" or metro line U3 "Enkplatz", connections every 2-6 minutes. It is also possible to walk from the nearest metro stations U1 "Reumannplatz" in 10 minutes.

Travel options - arrriving by bike

As a form of active mobility, we encourage arrival by bike. To find the best route from your location, you may use https://www.fahrradwien.at/routenplaner/. There will be bicycle parking spaces near the entrance to the location.

Accessibility

Access to the premises and the event location itself, including the sanitary facilities, is barrier-free. If you have any questions about access or the premises, we will be happy to help: summit@circulareconomyforum.at

Accommodation

If you are staying in a hotel in Vienna, please choose one that has been awarded an eco-label. You can find the list here: https://www.umweltzeichen-hotels.at/de/alle-hotels/#ffb-id-20l83l64-.wien-de

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Circular Economy Forum Austria

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