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WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2026 | 14:00 - 18:00
Feldbach Centre, Ringstrasse 9, 8330 Feldbach

Mission accomplished - future ahead

Together we take a look at the success story of the model region Bioeconomy & Circular Economy in Vulkanland
and outline the path to a sustainable future.

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The Styrian volcanic region became Austria's first model region for bioeconomy & circular economy in 2022. During the process, we explored how sustainable development can succeed. Based on various models and the smart use of regional and sustainable resources as well as strong cooperation, innovative solutions are being developed for the region that can be adapted throughout Austria.
The Styrian volcanic region stands for an ecological, cycle-orientated and economically strong future.

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Chairman Mayor Prof. Ing. Josef Ober & Martina Lepschi (Project Manager)

Programme

14:00 Opening and welcome

Funding landscape - Bioeconomy and circular economy strategies and activities in Austria; Mag. Isabella Plimnon & DI Josef Galdberger, BMLUK

14:15 Model regions as important pacemakers for overall strategies

Managing Director Bernd Vogel, Climate and Energy Fund

14:30 Vision & review of model region

Chairman Prof. Ing. Josef Ober

14:50 From model region to scaling - bioeconomy and circular economy as an economic strategy for the future

Valerie-Sophie Schönberg - Circular Economy Forum Austria

16:00 Domestic protein feed for a resilient pig industry

Prof Dr Reinhard Puntigam

16:30 Implementation of the Austrian protein strategy in the Styrian volcanic region

DI Karl Fischer (Soya from Austria)

17:00 Flashes from the model region, followed by a cosy conclusion and finale

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