Embark on a Journey to Shape a Circular Future: Join our WertNetzWerke Webinar on 22 January 2025! How can businesses transition from linear to circular practices while boosting efficiency and sustainability? What tools and strategies are available to unlock the potential of the Circular Economy in industries like construction, electronics, and machinery? The “Journey into the Circular Economy” webinar series of our Digital Centre WertNetzWerke is your opportunity to dive into these questions and discover actionable solutions for creating a more sustainable future. The first event will be hosted on 22 January 2025, 14:00-16:00, and marks the beginning of a four-part series dedicated to exploring Circular Economy principles across various industries. The inaugural session will provide participants with foundational knowledge, practical tools, and introduce key partners essential for implementing circular practices within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Event: Session one of the “Journey into the Circular Economy” webinar series Date: 22 January 2025 Time: 14:00-16:00 Language: German Place: Online Event Agenda: 14:00 – Welcome and Introduction: Overview of the journey, upcoming sessions, and introductions to facilitators. 14:10 – Recap of Previous Initiatives: Insights from the 2024 Southern Edition by Susann Feuerschütz, Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Zukunftskultur. 14:30 – Circular Economy in SMEs 2025: Presentation by Felix Arnold, Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft e.V., discussing the current landscape and future prospects. 15:00 – Digital Tools and Practical Implementation: Experiences shared by Birgitt Helms, Effizienz-Agentur NRW, and our CSCP colleague Janna Prager, Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum WertNetzWerke, focusing on digital solutions and real-world applications. 15:50 – Sneak Peek into 2025: Overview of upcoming sessions and what participants can anticipate. 16:00 – Conclusion of the Event The “Journey into the Circular Economy” series aims to delve deeper into Circular Economy topics within specific sectors, including construction, electronics, and machinery. Participants will gain strategic insights, learn about new technologies, and explore procedures pertinent to these industries. This initiative is a collaborative effort among the Bundesverband Nachhaltiger Wirtschaft e.V., Effizienz-Agentur NRW, Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum WertNetzWerke, and Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Zukunftskultur. We thank our industry partners Stannol GmbH & Co. KG, Brüninghoff GmbH & Co. KG, Laser Cladding Germany, and GLS Bank for their openness in addressing and discussing critical challenges. For more details and registration, please visit the event page. We look forward to embarking on this journey towards a sustainable and circular future together! The Digital Centre WertNetzWerke runs under the umbrella of Mittelstand Digital, which offers guidance to small and medium-sized enterprises as they embrace the digital transformation and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). For further questions, please contact Janna Prager.