Masterclasses

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 to
Thursday, March 13, 2025

The program of the Masterclasses

The masterclasses offer practice-oriented workshops in which experts present inspiring presentations and exciting case studies. They provide in-depth insights into innovative solutions and specific applications that drive the circular economy forward.

Thursday, March 13, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 05:30 p.m.

Masterclasses & network meetings

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Masterclass: Fraunhofer CIRCONOMY® Hub "Material cycles in the construction sector"

Format: Masterclass

Language: English

Speaker

Marie Schneider

Corporate Communications
Fraunhofer IBP

Lecture information

TBA

11:30 a.m. - 01:30 p.m.

Network meeting: Climate Pact Düsseldorf

Format: Network meeting

Language: English

Speaker

Katja Riese

Position
Climate Pact Düsseldorf

Lecture information

TBA

01:00 - 02:00 p.m.

Masterclass: TBA

Duration: 01:00 h

Format: Masterclass

Language: English

Speaker

TBA

Position
Company

Lecture information

TBA

02:00 - 03:30 p.m.

Masterclass: Creating business through circular design - the CIRCO method

Format: Masterclass

Language: English

Speaker

Dr. Nicole Freiberger

Project coordinator
Effizienz-Agentur NRW

Jana Rödiger

Project coordinator
Effizienz-Agentur NRW

Lecture information

Circular solutions offer manufacturing companies answers to key challenges such as securing raw materials, stable supply chains, sustainable competitive advantages and future-proof business models. However, finding the right path for your own company can be complex. In this session, efa presents practical strategies for circular product design and business models. Using the proven CIRCO method, find out how you can successfully develop circular approaches in your company starting with your own linear value chain.

03:30 - 04:30 p.m.

Masterclass "Circular Plastics by Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE"

Format: Masterclass

Language: English

Speaker

TBA

Position
Fraunhofer CCPE

Lecture information

TBA

04:30 - 05:30 p.m.

Masterclass: Leading the Digital Product Passport Revolution: Insights and Innovations

Format: Masterclass

Language: English

Speaker

Elliana Jensen-Abieva

CEO
CircularTech-Global Digital Product Passport Community

Lecture information

Join Elliana Jensen-Abieva, CEO and Founder of CircularTech, as she explores the transformative potential of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in shaping a smart Circular Economy. Drawing on her deep expertise and real-world insights, Elliana will showcase how trusted DPPs drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and unlock new opportunities across industries. Discover how CircularTech's platform is accelerating the market readiness of DPPs and fostering collaboration to revolutionize value chains globally.

05:45 p.m.

Wrap up / Closing Words on the Main Stage

Main Stage

Top speakers present their visions and projects that will shape the future of the circular economy.

Innovation Stage

Innovative start-ups and companies present their groundbreaking ideas and technologies that contribute to the transformation towards a circular economy.