1 June – Accelerator Sessions
41 Accelerator Sessions organised by our partners on 1-2 June bridge the Forum’s themes with the daily work needed for a circular transition by focusing on the implementation of existing action agendas. These results-oriented sessions pose an opportunity for deeper audience engagement. Scroll down to see all sessions on 1 June, listed in chronological order. Please note that all Accelerator Sessions are individual events and require separate registration.
08:30–10:30 EEST (UTC+3)
KPMG House, Töölönlahdenkatu 3 A, Helsinki and online
Corporate response to the circular economy
8:30–11:45 EEST (UTC+3)
Ministry of Finance, conference room Paja, Mariankatu 9, Helsinki and online
Recipes for circular futures: Pitching, sparring and learning from national circular economy strategies
08:30–13:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Messukeskus conference centre, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki and online
African Voices – Showcasing circular economy ambition in Africa
08:30–16:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Central Library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki
Towards a sustainable hydrogen economy
09:00–10:45 EEST (UTC+3)
Messukeskus expo, meeting room 103, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki
SWITCH:COLAB – Consultative forum on circular economy solutions for industries
09:00–16:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Ministry of the Environment, Auditorium Pankkisali, Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki and online
Building a circular environment
09:30–17:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13, Helsinki
Cities and the circular economy
10:00–13:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Sitra office, Itämerenkatu 11-13, Helsinki and online
Accelerating the transition towards a circular built environment
10:00–11:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Finland Chamber of Commerce, Aleksanterinkatu 17, Helsinki
How to remove hurdles on research waste shipments
10:00–11:30 EEST (UTC+3)
European Commission Representation Office in Finland, Malminkatu 16, Helsinki
Cities and regions accelerating the circular transition
10:00–13:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Café Amanda, Etelä-Esplanadi 8, Helsinki
How to find financing and funding for circular businesses
11:00–11:50 EEST (UTC+3)
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, 10th floor, Helsinki and online
Africa’s circular journey: Unleashing the power of circular economy hubs
12:00–12:50 EEST (UTC+3)
Nordic Stage at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, 10th floor, Helsinki
Circular hotspots drive the global circular economy movement
12:00–13:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Dipoli Gallery, Otakaari 24, Espoo
Energy futures: Critical minerals, climate neutrality and transition pathways
12:00–16:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Think Corner, Tiedekulma, Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki and online
Limits of a bioeconomy: Sustainable pathways to circular solutions through Nordic co-operation
13:00–13:50 EEST (UTC+3)
Nordic Stage at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, 10th floor, Helsinki
Nordic Circular Hotspot: How collaboration is the key for the circular transition
13:00–14:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Online
Designing for circularity – case examples from Finland
13:00–16:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Scandic Helsinki Hub, Annankatu 18, Helsinki
Closing the gap to a nature-positive circular economy
13:00–15:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Messukeskus Siipi, Rautatieläisenkatu 3, Helsinki
The role of scrap in steel sector decarbonisation
13:30–14:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Accenture Innovation Hub, Aleksanterinkatu 46 A, Helsinki
Nordic learnings for transforming to a circular business
13:30–14:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Sitra office, Itämerenkatu 11-13, Helsinki and online
Our Shared Understanding: The circular economy in the built environment
14:00–15:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Nordic Culture Point, Kaisaniemenkatu 9, Helsinki and online
Circularity disclosure goes mainstream – Preparing for compliance
14:00–15:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Sitra office, Itämerenkatu 11-13, Helsinki and online
International best practices on circular economy road maps: Case Vietnam
14:00–14:50 EEST (UTC+3)
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, 10th floor, Helsinki and online
The local approach: Interregional collaboration for a circular built environment
14:00–16:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Online
Rethinking and re-designing products and services for the circular economy
15:00–17:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Messukeskus conference center, Meeting Room 208, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki
Collaborative strategies for circular minerals sourcing to accelerate a low-carbon energy future
15:00–15:50 EEST (UTC+3)
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, 10th floor, Helsinki
The local approach: Interregional collaboration for a circular plastics value chain
15:00–18:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Sofia Helsinki, Sonckin sali, Sofiankatu 4, Helsinki
REACT NOW: Opportunities for SMEs
16:00–17:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Nordic Stage at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, 10th floor, Helsinki
Circular leadership from Nordic businesses
16:00–17:30 EEST (UTC+3)
Sitra office, Itämerenkatu 11-13, Helsinki and online
Ensuring a just and jobs-rich transition to a sustainable future for all
17:00–21:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Olympiastadion, Paavo Nurmen tie 1, Helsinki
How efficient data management will help your circular transformation succeed
17:00–20:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Walking tour starting at Kalasatama metro station in Helsinki
Visit the hip, smart and circular district: Kalasatama and Teurastamo
18:00–22:00 EEST (UTC+3)
Place: Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, Helsinki