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TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2026 | 10:00 – 10:00
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The circular economy as a competitive factor

Practical experience and proposed solutions from the D-A-CH region – Germany, Austria and Switzerland

The aim of the webinar is to discuss the significance of the circular economy for business practice in the D-A-CH countries – Germany, Austria and Switzerland. To this end, the results of representative surveys of companies on the importance and implementation of the circular economy in the D-A-CH countries – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – will first be presented and discussed in a comparative manner. This will be followed by a virtual panel discussion exploring practical perspectives on the significance, challenges and implementation of the circular economy from a business perspective. The discussion will address potential similarities and differences within the D-A-CH region, as well as whether cross-border or even Europe-wide initiatives could provide support for businesses undergoing this transformation.

Why it’s worth taking part

  • A comparative analysis of the strategic positioning of the company’s own business activities within the circular economy
  • Cross-border exchange of experiences on similarities and differences, with a view to identifying possible solutions and challenges (finding out where the problem lies)

Target group

• Employees from companies operating in some or all of the countries in the D-A-CH region
• Stakeholders (e.g. chambers of commerce and industry, trade associations) and consultants who are active in some or all of the countries in the D-A-CH region

Language: German (participants in the webinar can choose between French and Italian subtitles)

Programme
10:00 Welcome and introduction
Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers, VDI ZRE
10:15 Panel discussion on approaches, drivers and support needs for the circular economy in businesses, based on empirical studies from Switzerland, Austria and Germany
• Prof. Tobias Stucki, Bern University of Applied Sciences
• Fabian Holly, Circular Economy Forum Austria
• Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers, VDI ZRE, in conversation with Andreas Van-Hametner, Ressourcen Forum Austria
including questions and answers from the chat
11:00 Panel discussion on measures, benefits and recommendations for the circular economy based on business practice in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Birgitt Bendiek, Managing Director, ZINQ Germany
• Julia Weber, Head of Sustainability, Doka
• Tom Koch, Head of Circular Economy & Reffnet Consultant, Rytec AG, on behalf of Girsberger AG, in conversation with Mirjam Scheib, EnAW Switzerland / Frédéric Michaud, Reffnet
including questions and answers from the chat
12:15 Outlook and closing remarks
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