22.05. | Thursday | 09:00 AM

All

day:

Circular

Hackfest

(registration

only)

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The Circular Hackfest is a dynamic hackathon taking place from 19th to 22nd of May, where creative minds collaborate to tackle real-world challenges. Participants will develop innovative solutions for complex challenges, compete for the top spots, and showcase their results. The winners will be announced and celebrated at the Hack'n'Talk on the evening of May 22nd (day 1). More info can be found here: https://hackfest.tech/

Duration: 8h 45min

Location: MAKERSPACE,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Hackfest

22.05. | Thursday | 09:15 AM

All

day:

Start-up

exhibition

&

coffee

bar

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Explore groundbreaking innovations at the start-up exhibition, where visionary founders showcase their ideas and solutions. Take a break, grab a coffee, and connect with like-minded innovators in a relaxed atmosphere.

Duration: 8h 15min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Networking,

Pitches

Doors

open

I

Welcome

&

grab

a

coffee

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Start the day with a fresh cup of coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and get ready for the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL!

Duration: 45min

Location: Open Space,

Format:

Networking

22.05. | Thursday | 09:30 AM

All

day:

Materials

Lab

by

Studio

Nima

I

Guided

tours

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Duration: 8h

Location: Materials Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Guided tours

22.05. | Thursday | 10:00 AM

Opening

&

Facing

uncertain

times:

Circular

economy

as

a

strategy

for

resilient

businesses.

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Helmut Schönenberger, UnternehmerTUM – CEO

Alexander Bilgeri, BMW Group – Vice President Communications Human Resources, Production, Purchasing and Sustainability

Susanne Kadner, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Niclas-Alexander Mauss, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Matthias Ballweg, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Totinia Hörner, Moderator

Leonhard Nima, Moderator

Two of the spiritual parents of the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, Helmut Schönenberger and Alexander Bilgeri, ceremoniously open the festival. Their vision - to turn the circular economy into a central pillar of growth as a business opportunity - has been inspiring entrepreneurs for 2.5 years and has already made the Munich metropolitan region one of the fastest growing circular economy innovation ecosystems in the world.

Duration: 30min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Strategies,

Format:

Opening

Streaming:

Green

Stage

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Tune in for a live stream of thought-provoking talks and discussions from the Green Stage.

Duration: 120min

Location: Blue Stage,

Format:

Streaming

22.05. | Thursday | 10:30 AM

Ecology:

What

nature

says!

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Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Club of Rome – Co-President

Jocelyn Blériot, Ellen MacArthur Foundation – Executive Lead, Policy and Institutions

Niclas-Alexander Mauss, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Ecology,

Format:

Panel discussion

22.05. | Thursday | 11:15 AM

It's

the

circular

economy,

stupid.

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Christine Betz, BSH – Chief Sustainability Officer

Kilian Kaminski, Founder

The discussion will explore how a Circular Economy can drive innovation and create a competitive edge for the German industry. Key discussion points include:
  • How Circular Economy practices can foster innovation within industries, encouraging the development of new products, services and business models.
  • The financial requirements to build up the necessary infrastructure for closing material loops in Germany and Europe.
  • The role of Circular Economy in enhancing supply chain security and serving as a risk hedging strategy.
  • The necessity of supportive framework conditions to facilitate the transition towards a Circular Economy.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Economy,

Format:

Panel discussion

22.05. | Thursday | 12:00 PM

Lunch

break

&

networking

time

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Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Flash Gordon and Community Kitchen while networking and discussing your insights to live music – the perfect mix for a break!

Duration: 60min

Location: Open Space,

Format:

Networking

22.05. | Thursday | 12:30 PM

Opening

Start-up

Area

&

start-up-pitches

&

award

I:

Circular

inputs

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Duration: 30min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Opening,

Pitches

22.05. | Thursday | 01:00 PM

Automotive

circular

economy

–

shifting

value

pools

and

business

model

implications.

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Sebastian Lins, solvd – Managing Director

Christoph Schön, LKQ – Senior Manager Innovation

Jörg Lederbauer, BMW Group – Vice President Circular Economy, Spare Parts Supply High Voltage Battery and Electric Powertrain

Benjamin Kühl, McKinsey & Company – Engagement Manager

Anna-Christina Fredershausen, McKinsey & Company – Associate Partner

This panel will explore how emerging trends, regulatory changes, and evolving market dynamics are transforming the way cars and auto parts are used, repaired, and recycled. Experts will discuss the implications of these shifts for the business models of key market players, including OEMs, suppliers, parts distributors, insurers, and recyclers. By examining the evolving value pools in the automotive ecosystem, the panel aims to provide a forward-looking perspective on circular economy development. Attendees will gain insights into strategic opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the industry.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Mobility,

Format:

Panel discussion

EPR

–

building

a

blueprint

for

an

industry

system

for

textiles.

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Steffen Gerlach, eeden – Founder & CEO

Julia Haas, interzero – Project Manager Business Development Circular Textiles

Carl Warkentin, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Textiles

This panel explores the role of EPR schemes and how a blueprint can be established in 2025 before the official launch of the Extended Producer Responsibility in Germany. Join our partner Interzero and other players along the textile value chain for this deep dive discussion.

Duration: 45min

Location: Blue Stage,

Topic:

Textiles,

Format:

Panel discussion

Opening

Workshop

Area

&

product

re-design

workshop

by

CIRCULAR

REPUBLIC.

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Carina Hofmann-Wellenhof, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Electronics and ICT

This circular design workshop is a dynamic and focused session that equips participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to integrate circular design principles and measures into product development. This intensive workshop empowers innovation leaders, product managers, and product owners to drive sustainable change within their organizations.

Duration: 90min

Location: Workshop Area,

Topic:

Strategies,

Design,

Format:

Opening,

Workshop

22.05. | Thursday | 01:45 PM

Circularity

in

electronics

and

automation:

The

future

of

German

engineering?

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Ansgar Kriwet, Festo – Chief Research & Development Officer

Ulrike Tagscherer, KUKA – Chief Innovation Officer

Lukas Biedermann, SPARETECH – Co-Founder & CCO

From automation technology in intelligent manufacturing systems to sophisticated control and entertainment functions in vehicles, electronics underpin the future of manufacturing, mobility and modern life overall. While their reliance on a complex web of materials, often sourced globally, presents significant sustainability and supply chain challenges, circularity offers significant opportunities for value creation, longer lifespans, environmental benefits and ensuring access to precious materials. Whether in factories or vehicles: High-quality manufacturers have a double role to play, both by driving circularity in their own products and by supporting their customers and suppliers to do the same. Is this the way to go for “German Engineering” and how does this translate into R&D, procurement or corporate governance?

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Electronics,

Format:

Panel discussion

Reuse

vs.

recycling

–

who

will

win

the

race

for

sustainable

plastic

packaging?

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Canan Köllner, SYSTEMIQ – Project Manager Plastics & Packaging I Project Lead Battery Pass Consortium

Felicitas Deiler, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Senior Project Lead Packaging

Kiri Trier, L'Oréal – General Manager Sustainability DACH | Member of Executive Board DACH

Julia Knobloch, Werner & Mertz – Deputy Head of Packaging Development

Plastic recycling faces challenges like thermal treatment, poor sorting, and lack of recycling-friendly design. Reuse offers potential with longer plastic lifespans but has logistics, hygiene, and consumer acceptance issues. This panel will dive deeper into the heated debate on which solutions we need to scale for a sustainable circular economy. We'll explore the advantages and disadvanteges, discuss the environmental and economic impacts and will try to sketch an outlook for the plastic packaging future.

Duration: 45min

Location: Blue Stage,

Topic:

Packaging and waste management,

Format:

Panel discussion

22.05. | Thursday | 02:30 PM

Coffee

break,

music

&

networking

time

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Recharge with coffee, good conversations, and live tunes in a relaxed atmosphere.

Duration: 45min

Location: Open Space,

Format:

Networking

22.05. | Thursday | 03:15 PM

Beyond

the

pilot:

What

it

really

takes

to

succeed

in

textile

recommerce.

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Christina Rosenberg, HUGO BOSS – Member of the Supervisory Board

Carl Warkentin, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Textiles

Jens Oellrich, Bergzeit – Business Development Manager

Matt Peterson, Gore – Recommerce Program Lead, Fabrics Futures Team

This session explores why product lifetime extension and recommerce are essential pillars of a circular economy. Join us as we dive into real-world insights on building profitable, scalable recommerce models – and the key challenges and solutions that shape their success.

Duration: 45min

Location: Blue Stage,

Topic:

Strategies,

Format:

Panel discussion

Measuring

circular

impact:

A

framework

for

success.

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Anna-Sophie Blistein, BONVENTURE – Partner

How can you effectively measure and manage the impact of your circular economy models? After all, only what’s measurable can be optimized. We’ll explore key metrics, efficient data collection, and share insights into our portfolio company, Resourcify, to showcase real-world applications. Plus, gain valuable knowledge on impact management at the fund level and how investors use KPIs for smart decision-making.

Duration: 45min

Location: Workshop Area,

Topic:

Strategies,

Format:

Workshop

No

energy

transition

without

a

turnaround

in

resources.

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Kunal Chandra, RWE – Director Strategy and Sustanability

Andreas Klesse, E.ON – CTO

Katharina Peterwerth, Siemens Energy – VP Business Strategy for Grid Technologies

Susanne Kadner, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

The panel will explore the intersection of the energy and resource transition, with a focus on circular approaches in energy infrastructure and the utilization of waste heat. Using a practical use case from the cooling technology sector, the discussion will highlight strategies for take-back and refurbishment of components, and examine how circularity can be embedded in infrastructure planning and sustainability strategies.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Energy,

Format:

Panel discussion

Start-up-pitches

&

award

II:

Sharing

platforms

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Duration: 45min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Pitches

22.05. | Thursday | 04:00 PM

Getting

the

controller

on

board

–

financing

the

transition.

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Robin Stalker, adidas – Ex-CFO

Axel Berger, Haniel – Digital & Sustainability Lead

Can you hack the controlling system of a company to make it serve the planet? How can circularity be incorporated into the financial steering systems of companies. It's crucial to align the targets, KPIs and incentive schemes of companies towards a resource-efficienct business. Robin Stalker is multi-board member and longest-serving CFO of the DAX, Axel Berger is responsible for ensuring an eye-level controlling of non-financial KPIs with financial KPIs for the whole Haniel group. They discuss what is possible already and what anyone can change in their sphere of influence.

Duration: 30min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Finance,

Format:

Panel discussion

Start-up-pitches

&

award

III:

Product-as-a-service

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Duration: 45min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Pitches

22.05. | Thursday | 04:30 PM

Circularity

in

chemistry

–

what

the

future

holds.

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Manuel Häußler, Aevoloop – Founder

Gerben Meier, LyondellBasell – VP Global Product Development and Circular Design

Christian Schiller, Cirplus – Founder & CEO

Peter Seeberger, CTC – Founding Director, Max-Planck-Institut für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung – Managing Director

Carl Warkentin, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Textiles

How can the chemical industry become a driving force for a circular economy? This panel brings together visionary entrepreneurs and key figures from industry and research institutions driving the transformation of chemistry toward circularity. Together, they’ll explore the challenges, opportunities, and breakthroughs shaping the future of circularity in the chemical sector.

Duration: 30min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Chemistry,

Format:

Panel discussion

22.05. | Thursday | 05:00 PM

Narrative

shift:

Putting

climate

and

circularity

back

on

the

map.

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Linda Hinz, Focus Online Earth – Director

Florian Reiter, Focus Online Earth – Senior Editor

Hans-Peter Kleebinder, University of St. Gallen – Director of Studies "SMART Mobility Management"

The urgency of the climate crisis demands a resurgence of public engagement and decisive action. How can we elevate climate protection and, specifically, the principles of the circular economy back to the forefront of public discourse? Join Focus Online Earth for a dynamic panel discussion as they explore strategies to: Reframe the Narrative: Discover how to cut through climate fatigue and present compelling, solutions-oriented messages that resonate with diverse audiences. Amplify Circular Solutions: Unpack the potential of the circular economy to drive sustainable change and showcase real-world examples of successful implementation. Bridge the Communication Gap: Learn how to effectively translate complex concepts into accessible and engaging language for the general public. Harness the Power of Media: Explore the role of media platforms in shaping public opinion and driving positive action on climate and circularity. Inspire Collective Action: Discuss strategies to foster a sense of shared responsibility and empower individuals to become active participants in the climate solution. This panel will provide actionable insights for communicators, policymakers, business leaders, and concerned citizens alike, offering a roadmap for reigniting public passion and accelerating the transition to a sustainable, circular future.

Duration: 30min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Communication and consumer education,

Format:

Closing

22.05. | Thursday | 05:45 PM

Hack'n'Talk:

Best

of

Circular

Hackfest.

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Lisa Schebitz, XPLORE – Program Lead

Andrea Schneller, koorvi – Co-Founder & CEO

Karoline Reperich, Tschibo – Sustainability Manager

Join us for an exciting evening where the brightest ideas from the Circular Hackfest take center stage! Hosted by XPLORE. Winners will be announced and celebrated, sharing their innovative solutions with the community. Stay for inspiring discussions with Andrea Schneller (koorvi) and Karoline Reperich (Tchibo) on the panel "From Vision to Reality: The Hands-On Journey to Circular Innovation" and great networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere. Let’s innovate, connect, and celebrate together!

Duration: 120min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Hackfest

Friday

23.05. | Friday | 08:00 AM

Breakfast

by

H&Z

-

separate

registration

required

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Sven Steinert, H&Z – Partner & Head of Sustainability Advisory

Supply chains are under pressure - rising costs, resource scarcity, and increasing regulations. But here’s the good news: circularity isn’t just a necessity; it’s your competitive edge. Do want to discuss your questions with Sven Steinert form H&Z concerning circularity and supply chains?
Please register here: https://t1p.de/jgba3

Duration: 90min

Location: Flash Gordon,

Format:

Networking,

Side event

23.05. | Friday | 09:00 AM

All

day:

Start-up

exhibition

&

coffee

bar

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Explore groundbreaking innovations at the start-up exhibition, where visionary founders showcase their ideas and solutions. Take a break, grab a coffee, and connect with like-minded innovators in a relaxed atmosphere.

Duration: 7h

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Networking,

Pitches

Doors

open

I

Welcome

&

grab

a

coffee

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Start the day with a fresh cup of coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and get ready for Day 2 of the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL!

Duration: 30min

Location: Open Space,

Format:

Networking

MAKERSPACE

I

Guided

tours

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Duration: 3h

Location: MAKERSPACE,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Guided tours

23.05. | Friday | 09:30 AM

All

day:

Materials

Lab

by

Studio

Nima

I

Guided

tours

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Duration: 6h 30min

Location: Materials Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Guided tours

Warm

up

for

day

2.

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Leonhard Nima, Moderator

Totinia Hörner, Moderator

Kickstart Day 2 with an energizing warm-up session led by our brilliant moderators, Totinia Hörner and Leonhard Nima! Get into the right mindset, catch the key highlights from Day 1, and gear up for another day of inspiration, networking, and game-changing insights.

Duration: 15min

Location: Green Stage,

Format:

Opening

23.05. | Friday | 09:45 AM

The

hottest

lobbying

topic

of

2025:

Circular

economy.

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Anja Siegesmund, BDE – President

Katharina Reuter, BNW – Managing Director

Rebecca Tauer, WWF Germany – Program Lead Circular Economy

Kilian Schwaiger, VDM – Managing Director

Claas Oehlmann, BDI – Executive Director Circular Economy Iniative

Duration: 30min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Policies and regulation,

Format:

Panel discussion

The

secret

to

supply

chain

resilience?

The

biggest

step

is

the

first

one!

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Sven Steinert, H&Z – Partner & Head of Sustainability Advisory

Karoline Reperich, Tschibo – Sustainability Manager

The entry into circular business models often involves the use of secondary materials. There are numerous hurdles to overcome when approaching this topic. Suppliers are not used to dealing with secondary materials. The specifications are different. The quantities are limited. The processes are often less well-rehearsed than with virgin material. This leads to higher costs. With our panellists from the industry, we discuss how to overcome these initial difficulties when working with suppliers and how to build up supply chains step by step where ‘secondary first’ applies.

Duration: 30min

Location: Blue Stage,

Topic:

Supply chain,

Format:

Panel discussion

23.05. | Friday | 10:15 AM

Circularity

pulse

check

–

assess

your

progress

and

exchange

with

practitioners.

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Anja Eisenreich, BSH – Project Manager Circular Economy

Manuel Braun, SYSTEMIQ – Senior Director

Achim Löffler, Gore – Global Business Leader

This workshop offers a space for circular economy practitioners to discuss key implementation challenges, exchange best practices, and learn from peers—whether you're just starting out or are already advanced in your journey. Participants will also receive a first quantitative pulse check through the Circular Economy Readiness Scan.

Duration: 60min

Location: Workshop Area,

Format:

Workshop

Start-up-pitches

&

award

IV:

Product

lifetime

extension

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Duration: 45min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Pitches

23.05. | Friday | 10:30 AM

Drill,

baby,

drill.

How

robots

will

dismantle

all

our

products

in

the

future.

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Fridolin Franke, SOLAR MATERIALS – Co-Founder I Business Development, Operations & Finance

Rebecca Zhu, Circu Li-ion – Head of Growth

Tobias Ortmaier, voraus robotik GmbH – Co-Founder

José Saenz, Fraunhofer IFF – Group Manager Assistance, Service and Industrial Robots

This panel will explore how robotics and automation technologies are advancing circular economy strategies, focusing on automated disassembly as a key enabler for repair, remanufacturing, and recycling. Experts from startups, academia, and industry will discuss the integration of these technologies to extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, and optimize resource use. Attendees will gain insights into the economic viability of these approaches and their potential to scale circular economy practices across industries.

Duration: 45min

Location: Blue Stage,

Topic:

Electronics,

Format:

Panel discussion

The

emperor's

new

clothes?

Unpacking

AI's

true

potential

in

CE.

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Leonhard Teichert, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Enablement

Max-Frederick Gerken, Optocycle – CEO

Verena von Weiss, Aurubis – VP General Manager Site Lünen

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is surrounded by immense hype – especially around Large Language Models – yet these represent only a fraction of AI’s broader capabilities. This panel critically examines whether AI is a genuine catalyst for advancing the circular economy, or if it risks becoming a technological illusion: overvalued, under-delivering, and constrained by limited infrastructure.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Digital solutions,

Format:

Panel discussion

23.05. | Friday | 11:15 AM

Start-up-pitches

&

award

V:

Circular

enablers

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Duration: 45min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Pitches

Circular

impact:

Internal

narratives

that

ignite

change.

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Gina Rembe, ProjectTogether

Navigate the complexities of internal communication and drive circular adoption with strategic storytelling. Hosted by ProjectTogether's Circular Futures team, this interactive workshop provides you with a practical combination of narratives, tactics, and real-world examples to effectively communicate the value of circularity to your colleagues and stakeholders. Learn how to build compelling cases and inspire action within your organisation.

Duration: 45min

Location: Workshop Area,

Topic:

Communication and consumer education,

Format:

Workshop

Circularity

catalyst:

Anchoring

circular

competences

in

organizations.

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Armando García Schmidt, Bertelsmann Foundation – Senior Expert

Leonhard Teichert, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Enablement

Hilde van Duijn, Circle Economy Foundation – Managing Director

Despite growing momentum, circular economy efforts often remain stuck in pilot projects. This panel explores how organizations can break through implementation barriers by empowering internal champions—equipping them with the skills, support, and influence needed to drive real transformation at scale.

Duration: 45min

Location: Blue Stage,

Format:

Panel discussion

Get

real!

Do

we

know

why

we

need

product

passports?

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Susanne Kadner, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Tillmann Vahle, SYSTEMIQ – Director Sustainabile Autmotive and Batteries

The panel will explore how data gaps hinder circular business models, with industry experts discussing the need for automation, transparency, and interoperability to enable repair, reuse, and recycling. The debate will focus on the tension between data ownership and accessibility, while highlighting how automation, incentives, and standardization can scale up circular economy solutions, turning compliance into a business opportunity.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Policies and regulation,

Format:

Panel discussion

23.05. | Friday | 12:00 PM

Lunch

break

&

networking

time

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Take a break, recharge with a delicious lunch by Flash Gordon and Community Kitchen, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting. Look forward to exchange ideas, reflect on key insights, and build valuable connections.

Duration: 60min

Location: Open Space,

Format:

Networking

23.05. | Friday | 12:15 PM

Start-up-pitches

&

award

VI:

Resource

recovery

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Duration: 30min

Location: Start-up Area,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Pitches

23.05. | Friday | 01:00 PM

Recent

EU

policy

developments:

Why

and

how

to

ensure

necessary

attention

to

resource

management.

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Janez Potočnik, IRP – Co-Chair

Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, European Comission – Director in Charge of Circular Economy

Wolf Tiedemann, PreZero International – CEO

How can Europe stand tall and lead the necessary change? Janez Potočnik, Chairman of the United Nations International Resource Panel will open this session with provoking thoughts on Europe's agenda in unprecedented global disruptions. Jointly with Aurel Ciobandu-Dordea, leading Circularity in the EU Commission and Wolf Tiedemann, CEO of one of Europe's largest recycling players, he will discuss how business and policy can collaborate to ensure ambitious and couragoues policy making setting the necessary frame conditions for change.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Policies and regulation,

Format:

Panel discussion

23.05. | Friday | 01:45 PM

30%

growth

year

over

year:

How

circular

economy

start-ups

are

outperforming

traditional

markets.

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Tina Dreimann, better ventures – Founder & Managing Director

Matthias Ballweg, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Leonhard Teichert, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Enablement

This year’s #CRF25 will host the exclusive launch of the Circular Start-up landscape, together with the TUM Venture Lab Sustainability. For the 3rd time in a row we will present our analyses based on extensive research with multiple partners, leveraging the relevant databases on start-ups. We will answer questions like:
How much venture capital flows into circular economy. What are investor’s preferences?
Which areas of Circular Economy are buzzing most? How did it change recently?
What regions are global hotspots for circularity? What type of start-ups do they attract?
And many more.
The publication will again be full of new analyses, insights, stories that portrait the state of the Circular Economy Start-up universe.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Launch

Start-up-award

ceremony

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Niclas-Alexander Mauss, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

The grand finale of the pitching sessions! The best start-ups across the six categories will be announced and celebrated as we recognize the most innovative and impactful ideas. Join us as we crown the winners and honor the next generation of game-changers.

Duration: 45min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Innovation,

Format:

Award ceremony

23.05. | Friday | 03:15 PM

Mission

(im)possible?

Building

regenerative

economies

in

practice.

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Martin Stuchtey, The Landbanking Group – Founder

Michael Obersteiner, University of Oxford – Director

We all know – Circularity goes way beyond recycling. Not only do we need to think in business models, also we must consider biosphere, too. Landuse is a major driver of negative externalities of linear business. Prof. Martin Stuchtey and Prof. Michael Obersteiner will widen our thinking on circular economy way beyond the technical dimension and spread optimism and hope how truly regenerative economies can become reality.

Duration: 30min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Strategies,

Economy,

Format:

Panel discussion

23.05. | Friday | 03:45 PM

Saying

goodbye

to

#CRF25.

See

you

next

time!

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Matthias Ballweg, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Niclas-Alexander Mauss, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Susanne Kadner, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Co-Founder

Leonhard Nima, Moderator

Totinia Hörner, Moderator

As two inspiring days comes to an end, we say thank you and goodbye – but not for long! Thank you for being part of #CRF25, for sharing ideas, building connections, and shaping the future. Until next time – stay innovative and keep pushing boundaries!

Duration: 15min

Location: Green Stage,

Format:

Closing

23.05. | Friday | 05:00 PM

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Samuel George, Bertelsmann Foundation – Project Manager

Bertelsmann Foundation, Circular Munich and rehab republic invite you to a special screening of Lithium Rising, the latest documentary by the Bertelsmann Foundation North America.
This compelling film takes you on a global journey, from the lithium flats of South America, to the cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; from nickel smelters in Indonesia, to battery gigafactories in Northern France, to recycling plants in rural Georgia, exploring the communities and industries driving the 21st-century global transition. The film sheds light on the economic, geopolitical, and social challenges surrounding the booming demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and other vital minerals.
Following the screening, we invite you to join a post-film discussion with filmmaker Samuel George to delve deeper into the themes explored in the documentary and their implications for our world.

Duration: 120min

Location: Green Stage,

Topic:

Ecology,

Format:

Movie Night

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