Role Model Talks - Circular Economy Special
Wed 14 Oct
|Innovation Garage
Get inspired at an engaging evening dedicated to transforming business models through circular economy principles! Hear visionary project pitches, connect with passionate changemakers, and dive into a powerful role model talk from entrepreneurs who are rethinking how circular thinking is created.


Time & Location
14 Oct 2026, 17:30 – 20:30
Innovation Garage, Kreuzstrasse 4, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
About the event
Register here: https://airtable.com/applau7YcCYI2IKLL/pag5XdAy1jAjTsfVc/form
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing entrepreneurial journeys in the field of Circular Economy and motivating the next generation of innovators.
Whether you are a founder, student, researcher, or simply passionate about sustainability, this is your opportunity to learn directly from role models who dared to integrate circularity into their businesses.

Program:
17:15 - Doors open to the public
17:30 - Welcome by the Innovation Office
17:35 - Keynote by Mauricio Campos Suarez
17:50 - ResolV - Circular venture idea takes the stage
18:00 - Insights for founding a circular startup in Switzerland
18:15 - Founder Story + Q&A with Karin Lanz
18:50 - Wrap-Up and Spotlight on Basel: Circular Economy offerings & accelerators
19:00 - Apéro & Networking
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Register here for the event: https://airtable.com/applau7YcCYI2IKLL/pag5XdAy1jAjTsfVc/form
Recap from previous edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ2l1MO8cgQ
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Circular Economy Workshop:
From 3pm to 5pm, there will also be a free hands-on Circular Economy Workshop at the Innovation Garage designed to complement the Role Model Talks – Circular Economy Special. This workshop is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability into their business ideas and ventures. You can learn more and register via the Entrepreneurship Training North platform.
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