Agenda • 17 October
09:00–16:30 GMT • Main & side sessions • Hybrid
Registration and morning coffee • 09:00–10:00 GMT
Welcome to the Nordic Circular Summit 2023!
Registration and morning coffee for physical event participants.
Main Session • 10:00–12:00 GMT • Main stage
Human factors of circular economy
The new circular economy has to meet the needs of all, ensuring accessible, affordable and secure resources and services. Humans are at the heart of the transition and it is time for us to reframe the system. Human factors—our talents, capacity for compassion and creativity and awareness are our biggest assets. We know that a change is needed and it is in our power to make it happen.
Lunch • 12:00–13:00 GMT
Side Sessions • 13:00–14:15 GMT
Main Stage • Finance
Future value: Nordic sustainable and circular finance
The benefits of investing in circular business models are two-fold, creating long-term value and investing in a sustainable future. What is the state of sustainable and circular financing in the Nordics and how can we create more opportunities?
Side Stage • Society
Building blocks of circular societies
What is a circular society made of? In this session, we look at circular societies through their many building blocks—from social governance to material flows, waste streams, and data and transparency.
Break • 14:15–14:45 GMT
Side Sessions • 14:45–15:30 GMT
Main Stage • Nature
From nature for nature
Nature is circular, giving us an ocean of examples and ideas for circular design, products and strategies. From nature, for nature — how can biomimicry and nature itself lead us towards protecting biodiversity and regenerating natural resources?
Side Stage • Action
Circular Economy: it’s working!
Time to act. In this session, we will focus on the positives. Knowledge about the circular economy and its benefits is gaining momentum in the mainstream. How can we transform the increased awareness into action and what are the success stories of those who have already done it?
Break • 15:30–15:45 GMT
Closing Session • 15:45–16:30 GMT • Main stage
Wrap-up and way forward
What are the key outtakes from Nordic Circular Summit 2023 and where will NCS2024 be hosted?
Evening Social • 19:30–22:00 GMT
Time to Talk
A relaxed social evening for continuing the day’s discussions at the Gamla Bíó & Petersen svítan in downtown Reykjavik. We hope to see you there! Entrance to the event with your NCS2023 ticket for physical attendance. (Please note, this is not a catered event.)