Program
Additional results on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
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09:30
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10:20
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10:20
Conference
Managing waste to cool down a warming world?
German RETech Partnership e.V., ISWA, Anja Schwetje Beatrice Decker
Methane and carbon dioxide emissions from dumpsites and landfills are a driver of global warming. Developing waste management systems with separate collection of biowaste and pre-treatment of residual materials not only supports recycling, substitution of fossil fuels, and resource protection - it is also a huge lever to fight climate change.
Partner: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Abfallwirtschaft e.V. (DGAW), German Recycling Technologies and Waste Management Partnership e.V. (German RETech), International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Orange Stage (A5)
Recycling of substances and materials
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10:00
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10:30
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11:20
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11:20
Conference
Waste can lead to various energy as heat, electricity, biomethane, molécule depending on the technological route chosen. Energy needs, decarbonisation regulation and recycling targets drive those technical choices. Nevertheless the final choice must measure affordability and bankability. How to navigate within those constraint to find your route ?
Partner: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Orange Stage (A5)
Energy recovery
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11:00
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11:30
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12:20
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12:20
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Resource risks for Germany? Opportunities and strategies for dealing with critical and strategic raw materials
Jens Gutzmer, Achim Hartig, Britta Bookhagen, Pär Larshans
The panel provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue between business, research, and politics, and explores how resilient, sustainable, and technologically future-proof raw material strategies can be concretely designed — with particular attention to the role of economic development initiatives.
Orange Stage (A5)
Recycling of substances and materials
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12:00
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12:30
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13:20
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13:20
Conference
Raw material security and value creation – Securing Europe's future with the circular economy
Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Herwart Wilms, Holger Lösch, Mona Neubaur Sandra Parthie
The European Commission plans to present an EU circular economy act in autumn. We are discussing with representatives of the Commission, industry, the recycling sector and the European Parliament what the law needs to contain in order to get the circular economy up and running and enable it to realise its potential for raw material security and value creation in the EU.
Partner: Federation of the German Waste, Water and Circular Economy Management Industry (BDE)
Orange Stage (A5)
Reduction of resource consumption
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13:00
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13:30
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14:20
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14:20
Conference
From circular design to circular vehicles – How the circular economy is changing the mobility of the future
This panel builds on the successful IAA Mobility dialogue “Turning Points: How Circularity Is Reshaping the Future of Mobility” held in 2025 and explores how vehicle technology, raw material cycles, and regulatory requirements interact. The discussion will feature Hildegard Müller, President of the VDA; Bernd Fleschenberg, COO of the TSR Group; Dr. Johannes F. Kirchhoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KIRCHHOFF Ecotec SE; and Christian Wilz, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Germany. Matthias Harms, Acting President of the BDE, will provide the opening remarks. The discussion will be moderated by Caspar Dohmen, Editor-in-Chief of ESG.Table.
Partner: Federation of the German Waste, Water and Circular Economy Management Industry (BDE)
Orange Stage (A5)
Recycling of substances and materials
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14:00
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14:30
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15:20
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15:20
Conference
Panel Discussion: The Future of the Circular Economy
Silke Karcher, Andreas Bruckschen, Henry Forster Tom Wilfer
Keynote by BMUKN for implementation of the NKWS. Followed by the panel discussion is held between BMUKN; BDE, bvse and VKU for the design of the platform and funding opportunities.
Partner: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
Orange Stage (A5)
Reduction of resource consumption
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15:00
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15:30
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16:20
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16:20
Conference
New EU Laws on Waste and Circular Economy - A boost for countries, a dream or even a nightmare
ISWA, Volker Ludwig, Valeria Branca, Christof Delatter, Jacobo Moreno Lampaya
The EU is accelerating legislation on waste, resources, and the circular economy to cut emissions, reduce virgin material use, and limit environmental impact. Product and packaging design will face stricter rules, while material management infrastructure must be upgraded. This session highlights local challenges and opportunities.
Partner: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Orange Stage (A5)
Reduction of resource consumption
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16:00
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16:30
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17:20
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17:20
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Innovative. Smart. AI-driven: Will artificial intelligence revolutionize waste management and street cleaning?
Kristian Kuen
Artificial intelligence is transforming waste management and urban cleanliness: it analyzes data to reduce sorting errors, optimizes route planning, and controls intelligent cleaning systems for efficient public space waste removal. The discussion highlights how AI technologies, combined with data privacy and workforce development, create innovative solutions to make cities cleaner, more sustainable, and more efficient.
Orange Stage (A5)
Recycling of substances and materials
