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When businesses need new solutions
The circular economy has the potential to strengthen companies’ competitiveness and their ability to respond to changing market conditions. However, many businesses still lack a clear framework and practical guidance on how to apply it in practice.
Circular Summit creates a space where these questions meet real-world experience, meaningful connections, and actionable solutions for companies that want to shape their future.
“Despite its significant potential, the circular economy remains an abstract concept for the vast majority of people in Slovakia.”
Denisa Rášová, Chair of Circular Slovakia
What Circular Summit brings
It connects entrepreneurs, experts, and institutions with the potential to influence how the economy works. It creates a space for discussion, collaboration, and concrete steps towards transforming businesses.
Topics and
Programme 2026
Key Themes of Circular Summit
Circular Economy as a Strategic Tool of Sovereignty and Competitiveness
The circular economy strengthens material self-sufficiency, reduces dependence on global supply chains, and – supported by data and regulation—creates new investment and market opportunities.
The New Economics of Procurement: From the lowest price to data, resilience, and capital
Procurement is evolving into a strategic function driven by data and lifecycle thinking. It enhances supply chain resilience and opens up access to capital for companies.
Energy as an Asset: How to reduce costs and increase business resilience
Energy is becoming an asset that companies can manage, produce, and trade – reducing costs while strengthening resilience.
Material Resilience as the New Capital of Construction
Buildings are becoming repositories of materials. With the support of data and regulation, material resilience is emerging as a new source of value and competitive advantage.
Speakers
Keynote speaker
Panel Discussion
Eric Mamer
Director General
Directorate-General for Environment, European Commission
Keynote speaker
Daniela Diheneščíková
Lawyer
OZV ENVI – PAK
Panel Discussion
Jana Bujnáková
Strategic Business Development Manager, Zebra Technologies – Circular Economy Programme, EMEA
Zebra Technologies
Roundtables
Zuzana Drhová
Lead for Urban Innovation, Sustainability and Circular Economy, RIS3 Developer for the Prague Smart Accelerator+ project
Prague Innovation Institute
Panel Discussion
Jan Habart
Chairman
CZ BIOM
Roundtables
Robert Marák
Circular Economy Manager
Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region
Nová tržnica. Where the
community comes together
Discussions, workshops, and networking under one roof.
Nová tržnica is a revitalised urban space that connects local businesses, cafés, and community initiatives. It provides a natural setting for discussions, workshops, and networking, bringing together a community around circular topics.
Like the Summit itself, the venue has undergone a transformation and now serves as a living example of how existing assets can be reimagined.
Organisers
Circular Slovakia
Circular Slovakia is a public–private platform and cluster that connects businesses, the public sector, research institutions, and NGOs with the goal of accelerating the transition to a circular and green Slovakia.
It is built on the belief that the circular economy is not only an environmental necessity, but also a key driver of economic competitiveness.
By connecting stakeholders, sharing know-how, and supporting collaboration, it helps its 50+ members translate circular economy principles into tangible business outcomes—from reducing risks through strong partnerships to strengthening market positioning.
At the same time, it responds to the evolving regulatory environment and supply chain pressures, enabling companies to prepare for new challenges and seize opportunities ahead of the competition.
It is built on the belief that the circular economy is not only an environmental necessity, but also a key driver of economic competitiveness.
By connecting stakeholders, sharing know-how, and supporting collaboration, it helps its 50+ members translate circular economy principles into tangible business outcomes—from reducing risks through strong partnerships to strengthening market positioning.
At the same time, it responds to the evolving regulatory environment and supply chain pressures, enabling companies to prepare for new challenges and seize opportunities ahead of the competition.
Denisa Rášová
Chair, Circular Slovakia
Změna k lepšímu
Změna k lepšímu is a business platform that connects companies striving for positive change and a sustainable transformation of the economy. It is based on the belief that sustainability is not only a responsibility, but also a significant business opportunity.
Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, it supports companies in reducing their environmental impact and preparing for legislative and climate-related challenges.
At the same time, it builds a community and partnerships based on shared experience and the joint advancement of sustainable and innovative solutions.
Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, it supports companies in reducing their environmental impact and preparing for legislative and climate-related challenges.
At the same time, it builds a community and partnerships based on shared experience and the joint advancement of sustainable and innovative solutions.
Jenda Perla
Executive Director, Změna k lepšímu
