Construction Goes Circular® conference October 11, 2023
The Construction Goes Circular® provides us world-class presentations on practical solutions for circular economy in the construction industry.
Schedule for the event
The Construction Goes Circular® conference is a full-day event from morning till late evening. The agenda is packed with world-class presentations on practical solutions for circular economy in the construction industry. Furthermore, the conference day offers unique opportunities for discussions, networking and other experiences. For sure, one of the most interesting and inspiring days of the year.
8:00 Doors open, check-in begins
8:00 Morning Coffee
9:00 Opening Words
Opening words by Topi Paananen, Peikko Group, Annika Sormunen, ISCOWA and Antti Ruuska, Green Building Council Finland.
9:15 - 12:00 Morning Sessions
Helle Redder Momsen, Head of Secretariat – Nordic Sustainable Construction
Where are the Nordic countries in the green transition path for construction?
Johannes Nyman, Investment Director, Nrep
Investor perspective on sustainability – approach and requirements for partners
Thomas Romm, Architect, forschen planen bauen ZT
Circularity - from urbanism to construction
Anne Kaiser, Sustainability Manager, Saint-Gobain Finland Oy
WOOL2LOOP 2019-2022 – RIP or is there a way forward?
12:00 - 13:00 Conference Lunch
Lunch and networking
13:00 - 16:00 Afternoon Sessions
Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sweco AB
Going circular for a while – What we have learned as advisors and our main takeaways for you.
Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development, World Green Building Council
Circular economy - the sustainability solution for the built environment
Antti Ruuska, CEO, Green Building Council Finland
Circular Built Environment cases from Finland
Simo Hakkarainen, Business Director and Jaakko Yrjölä, Senior Manager, Sustainability & Research, Peikko Group
Minimizing environmental impacts of the building frame
Satu Hermunen, Quality Manager, Purkupiha Group Oy
Circular economy in demolition - Dismantling for reconstruction
16:00 - 17:00 Social Program
17:00 Construction Goes Circular® Dinner
All times local time (EET). The event takes place at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti. We reserve the right to make changes.
Please refer to Event App “Whova” for more detailed schedule of the day.
Conference fee
Conference fee, 180 EUR per person include:
Full participation in the conference including all refreshments and networking
Shuttle bus from the Sibelius Hall to the hotels (optional)
Conference Dinner at the Sibelius Hall
VAT of 24% will be added to the conference fee while invoicing.
Conference Lunch
A lunch break with local cuisine served for us in the beautiful Forest Hall.
Construction Goes Circular® Dinner
What a highlight for the great conference day. Enjoy our Gala Dinner with great food and inspiring program.
Networking
Connect with other participants.
Helle Redder Momsen, Head of Secretariat – Nordic Sustainable Construction
Where are the Nordic countries in the green transition path for construction?
Johannes Nyman, Investment Director, NREP
Investor perspective on sustainability – approach and requirements for partners
Thomas Romm, Architect, forschen planen bauen ZT
Circularity - from urbanism to construction
Anne Kaiser, Sustainability Manager, Saint-Gobain Finland Oy
WOOL2LOOP 2019-2022 – RIP or is there a way forward?
Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sweco AB
Going circular for a while – What we have learned as advisors and our main takeaways for you.
Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development, World Green Building Council
Circular economy - the sustainability solution for the built environment
Antti Ruuska, CEO, Green Building Council Finland
Circular Built Environment cases from Finland
Simo Hakkarainen, Business Director, Peikko Group AND Jaakko Yrjölä, Senior Manager, Sustainability & Research
Minimizing environmental impacts of the building frame
Satu Hermunen, Quality Manager, Purkupiha Group Oy
Circular economy in demolition - Dismantling for reconstruction
Venue info
Sibelius Hall, Lahti
Sibelius Hall is located by the beautiful Lake Vesijärvi. Sibelius Hall is a congress and concert center that offers diverse services for both consumers and companies. Sibelius Hall was built in 2000 adjacent to an old factory building. The modern wooden architecture is combined with the old industrial history in the most interesting way.
Address: Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 LAHTI, Finland