Program
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14:50
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The Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper will host a day of events on the Green Stage at IFAT 2026. An editorial team will lead the stage programme, featuring exclusive speakers from the worlds of politics, business and science on the topic of the circular economy.
Green Stage (C4)
Resilience and adaptation of water management to climate change
10:00
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10:20
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10:20
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Keynote and Q&A with Dr. Michael Münter
Green Stage (C4)
Recycling of substances and materials
10:55
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11:35
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11:35
Conference
- What investments and technologies are accelerating the transition to closed-loop material cycles?
- How can environmental goals be reconciled with economic competitiveness?
- What regulatory framework does industry need to act more quickly?
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
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11:00
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11:35
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11:55
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11:55
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- Resource Efficiency
- Reducing Material Consumption in Construction
- Urban Raw Material Potentials – Buildings as "Urban Mines", Deconstruction & Recycling of Building Materials
- Innovative Construction and Deconstruction Strategies – Circular Design, Reuse, Digitalization
Green Stage (C4)
Plant engineering and processes for wastewater transport, treatment and reuse
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12:00
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12:00
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12:50
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12:50
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Challenges and opportunities for financing circular economy startups in the current market environment
Aligning profit and purpose: Which impact can Venture Capital achieve?
The role of Venture Capital in the investment toolbox: Which other financing mechanisms are needed in Europe?
Insights and best practices from recent startup financing rounds
Green Stage (C4)
Energy recovery
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13:00
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13:05
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13:30
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13:30
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How the Circular Economy Strengthens Europe's Security
Which critical raw materials and dependencies are threatening Europe's ability to act?
How can recycling, reuse, and substitute materials mitigate geopolitical risks?
What investments and partnerships are needed to establish circular systems as a security factor
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
13:35
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14:10
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14:10
Conference
Three short presentations of 10 minutes each from three sectors (e.g. water management, the recycling industry, logistics) + a 15-minute discussion with all three speakers
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
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14:00
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14:10
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14:30
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14:30
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- What factors distinguish pilot projects from business models that are successful in the long term?
- How can public engagement and acceptance of change be strengthened?
- Which alliances and networks are crucial for establishing circular systems across the board?
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
14:30
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15:00
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15:00
Conference
Interview with Felix Magath
Green Stage (C4)
Recycling of substances and materials
