Circular Economy: Why not more of it?

Language: English ♻️ A more circular economy is one of the most powerful levers we have against the climate crisis. However, the shift away from a "take-make-waste" model still runs into real resistance: redesigning value chains, proving that closing resource loops pays off, and getting decision-makers to move beyond pilot projects. Munich Climate Week and beyond economy are hosting together with Circular Republic, encory, and Implement Consulting Group an evening dedicated to making circularity tangible. We'll discuss what circular business models look like in practice and how we can bring more circularity in today's economies already, moving from linear thinking to circular action. Bring your questions, your network, and your curiosity! We're looking forward to an insightful panel discussion, honest exchange, and plenty of opportunities to connect. The panelists: Jochen Trommer (Encory) Jochen Trommer is Director Consulting at Encory, a joint venture between BMW Group and Interzero that develops and operates profitable circular business models in remanufacturing, recycling, reverse logistics, and consulting. He combines strategic advisory with hands-on experience building and operating circular business models, with a focus on remanufacturing, aftersales, and reverse logistics. Nina Weiss (beyond economy / Future Communication) Nina Weiss is a future strategist, co-founder and strategy lead of the Beyond Economy Festival in Munich, and a member of the think tank The Future: Project. She co-authored "Next Economy" (2026) and, drawing on her background in a Pfalz winemaking family, works as a sommelier specializing in natural wine, regional and circular value creation, and non-alcoholic innovation. Dr. Jan-Markus Rödger (Implement Consulting Group) Dr. Jan-Markus Rödger is a Partner at Implement Consulting Group, a Scandinavian-founded management consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and the green transition. As a Circular Economy expert, he helps organizations unlock value through circular business models, resource efficiency, and sustainable transformation. Leonhard Teichert Leonhard Teichert is Program Lead at CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, the circular economy initiative of UnternehmerTUM, where he designs leadership and transformation programs that help organizations embed circular business models and resource resilience. He co-authored the Circular Economy Start-up Landscape and previously worked at Systemiq, as well as in AI development at Cognostics, where he led a team building recommender systems. **** Grab a spot on Prannerstraße (location will be communicated separately) and come think out loud with us over nature wine, snacks and lots of energy! 💡🔄