Save-the-date: 28 January 2020
Does the circular economy enable endless growth?
We are happy to invite you to our symposium titled The Circular Economy & Limits to Growth on 28 January 2020.
In two rounds of themed sessions, we will explore the possibilities and opportunities of a circular transition in Industries, Agriculture and Horticulture, and, Cities.
The panels will combine the knowledge of scientists, policy-makers and field experts to discuss critical questions. Join us to engage in meaningful discussions, find out about the latest research and field developments!
Programme:
11:00-11:15 Welcome by Fenna Plaisier
11:15-11:45 Opening: The Circular Economy and Endless Growth
with Dr Arnold Tukker and Michiel Bijlsma
12:15-13:00 Lunch
13:15-14:00 Session 1
- Cities: The limits of circularity in cities
Mingming Hu, Ad Faasse (Business Unusual)
- Agriculture & Horticulture: Food forests and circular agriculture
Maarten Schrama
- Circular Industries: Domino disruption in the supply chain
Daan Schraven
14:15-15:00 Session 2
- Cities: Topic TBA
- Agriculture & Horticulture: Topic TBA
- Circular Industries: Circular Design
Connie Bakker
15:10-15:30 Closing by Rutger Hoekstra
15:30 - 16:00 Networking & drinks
Symposium 2020
The event is open to all and free of charge. The event includes free lunch and refreshments.
Do you have experience as a policy-maker or an expert in the field of sustainability, and would you like to provide your insights at the symposium? Please contact us to participate as a panellist.
E-mail: f.c.plaisier@cml.leidenuniv.nl