Unlocking Circularity in the Bioeconomy – German Ecosystem Workshop
About the Event
How can local industries, rural communities, and urban stakeholders unlock the hidden value in biobased side and waste streams?
TREASoURcE project partners from Finland, Norway, and Estonia, along with co-organizer Impact Hub Berlin, warmly invite local stakeholders in Germany to a full-day interactive workshop and roundtable discussion. Together, we will explore practical circular economy models, digital solutions, and sustainability tools that can accelerate the transition to a resource-smart future.
This exclusive, invite-only event brings together experts, innovators, and local actors to discuss:
Rural-urban symbiosis opportunities
Local bioeconomy models
Digital marketplaces for biobased streams
Expectations for sustainability assessment tools
Conditions for replicating proven circular economy solutions
Through case study presentations, group work, and networking, participants will gain insights and contribute to shaping feasible pathways for scaling bio-based circular practices.
Why Attend?
Engage in hands-on group work (World Café method) to co-create ideas
Hear directly from practitioners and researchers across Northern Europe
Discover tools and platforms for biobased side stream valorisation
Shape the dialogue on replicating circular solutions locally
Network with peers working at the intersection of bioeconomy and sustainability
Your Participation
Who is this Workshop For?
Join this event, gain insights and connect with European changemakers in the bioeconomy if you identify as, or represent, a:
Local or regional policymaker
Bioeconomy business or entrepreneur
Researcher or academic
Industry associations or NGO
Stakeholder interested in circular economy, bio-based innovations, and sustainability
Farmer union or agricultural institution
How to Join
To ensure that this workshop is valuable for all participants, please “Request to Join” and share some key details about yourself and your organization. One of our team members will be in touch to confirm your participation.
Agenda & Speakers
Agenda at a Glance
9:00 - 9:30 Coffee & Registration
9:30 - 10:00 Welcome & Warm-Up
10:00 - 11:00 Rural–Urban Symbiosis & Local Bioeconomy Models
11:00 - 12:00 Group Work I
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch & Networking
13:00 - 13:30 Digital Marketplace & Replication Insights
13:30 - 14:30 Group Work II
14:30 - 15:00 Sustainability Assessment Tool
15:00 - 16:00 Group Work III
16:00 Closing Remarks
Spotlight Speakers
In this interactive workshop, gain insights from, and collaborate with, expert speakers who will spotlight innovative pathways to a circular bioeconomy:
Magdalena Edvardsen, Special Advisor at the City of Fredrikstad, Norway
Magdalena Edvardsen is a biologist by education and has many years of experience working on EU-funded projects in Norway. She focuses on circular economy and food waste management and is currently part of the TREASoURcE project at the Municipality of Fredrikstad. Her work combines research with the practical application of environmental solutions. She is also interested in new ways to reduce waste and create sustainable systems of production and consumption.
Jaana Koivisto, Project Manager az EcoFellows Ltd, Tampere, Finland
Jaana holds master's degrees in both social sciences and bioeconomy. She is interested in the circular bioeconomy and the development of local agroecological symbioses. In the TREASoURcE project, she works as a project manager at EcoFellows Ltd and develops local bioeconomy models, particularly in the Pirkanmaa region.
Margit Kull, PhD candidate at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Margit is pursuing her PhD on the topic of industrial symbiosis and ecology. She is interested in circular economy solutions, reduction of waste and sustainability. She works as a circular economy expert in TREASoURcE project.
Alexander Koch, Sustainability Consultant and Researcher at GreenDelta GmbH, Germany
Alexander has an academic background in Biological Resource Management. At GreenDelta he works on a range of projects focused on circular economy, life cycle assessment and is involved in various sustainability consulting activities.
Tomas Slany, Sustainability Consultant and Researcher at GreenDelta GmbH, Germany
Tomas has an academic background in chemistry and natural resource management. At GreenDelta, he focuses on sustainability assessments, working on research projects and consulting corporate clients.
Kaisa Sibelius, Project Manager at Forum Virium Helsinki, Finland
Kaisa Sibelius has been working at Forum Virium Helsinki as a Senior Project Manager for over 15 years, successfully leading projects that foster innovation and smart city development. Her expertise and passion lie particularly in business development for startups and SMEs across various sectors.
Information from the Organizers
Kindly note that:
The costs of participation are covered by the organizers, and hence are free of charge for the participants.
Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
The event will be photographed.
From Treasource: This Industry Roundtable is organised as part of the TREASoURcE project, which is funded by the European Union.
From Impact Hub Berlin: This project Industry Roundtable is funded as part of the Nachhaltig Wirken program by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus).