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TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2026 | 10.00 – 12.30

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 significance and implementation of the circular economy in these three countries 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 the question of whether cross-border or Europe-wide initiatives could support companies in 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

  • Staff from The company, which occur individually or all countries operate in the D-A-CH region
  • Multipliers (e.g. Chambers of Commerce and Industry, trade associations) and Advisory, which operate in some or all of the countries in the D-A-CH region

Language: German (participants in the webinar can choose between French or 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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