Circle of CDR – What role can Direct Air Capture play in and for the shipping industry?

​The Circle of CDR is the flagship event that brings together leaders from companies like Airbus, BMW, Deutsche Bank, and BCG, and thought leaders from organisations like Frontier and TUM.

​Build genuine connections in an intimate setting.

​Join our fifth Circle of CDR to:

• ​Learn: The maritime sector is the backbone of globalisation. And it’s making bold moves in reducing its climate impact. Our panel takes a multi-faceted view on the role of carbon removals for the shipping industry.

• ​​Experience: After the talk, you'll visit our purely electrical direct air capture plant (Bavaria's first Direct Air Capture plant).

• ​​Connect: Join us for an unforgettable time at Oktoberfest to build genuine connections over Bavarian beer and food.

​​Our speakers: 

• ​Tim Ponath – CEO at NSB Group (ship manager)

• ​Dr. Christoph Thiem – Director Fleet R&D at Hapag Lloyd

• ​Rasmus Stute – VP Area Manager DACH at DNV Maritime

​​Program (updated schedule): 

​16:30–19:00 | Phlair

• ​Panel “What role can Direct Air Capture play in and for the shipping industry?”

• ​Tour of Bavaria's first DAC plant

​19:00–00:30 | Oktoberfest

• ​Join us for a legendary evening at Oktoberfest (transfer to Munich will be arranged for)

​​To make it easier to come by public transport, we will offer shuttles from Ismaning S-Bahn station. More information will follow prior to the event.

​​FAQs:

• ​Is approval required? Yes, we keep the Circle of CDR exclusive and intimate. Approval is required for attendence.

• ​Is parking available? Yes, onsite parking spaces are available.

• ​Will food be provided? Yes, food and drinks will be available.

• ​Who participated in past Circle of CDRs? In our past Circle of CDRs, we have welcomed guests from companies like Allianz, Deutsche Bank, Shopify, SEB, Lufthansa, BMW, Novartis, Amazon, and Munich Re.