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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
Eric Mamer
Director General, Directorate-General for Environment, Euroepan Commission
Keynote speaker
Jacco Jochemsen
Co-founder, CURRENT
Keynote speaker
Martin Basila
CEO & co-founder, SENSONEO
Andrea Orság
Moderator, MIssionC
Aneta Zachová
Moderator, UpdateEU
Bjørn Kierulf
CTO, ECOCOCON
David Šikl
Director, KOMA RENT a KOMA SLOVAKIA
Erik Nickman
Founder & CEO, PARKAN CRUDES
Ivana Maleš
Circular Economy Expert, BRATISLAVA CITY HALL
Jan Pešta
Scientific Researcher, ČVUT – UCEEB
Jan Skolil
Authorized Representative & Technical Director, CLASSIC OIL
Jana Pančíková Zimanová
TCC & Technical Marketing Manager, DANUCEM
Jules Gerzon
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Slovakia
Juraj Tkáč
Chairman, PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION
Libor Láznička
Consultant & Partner, ENERGIQUBE
Matej Held
co-CEO & cp-founder, LIFBEE ACADEMY
Michaela Kloudová
Moderator, INCIEN CZ
Michal Šula
Founder & Chairman, TERRATICO
Milan Zvara
Head of Sustainability and Development, ZÁPADOSLOVENSKÁ ENERGETIKA
Peter Pajerchin
Sales Director Strategic Development and innovation, Brantner
Radovan Geist
Moderator, EUBrief
Robert Marák
Circular Economy Manager, BANSKOBYSTRICKÝ SAMOSPRÁVNY KRAJ
Ronald Blaho
Executive Director, ASEKOL
Vera Economou
Head of Sustainable Solutions Group WB CEE, ING BANK
Zuzana Drhová
Lead for Urban Innovation, Sustainability and Circular Economy, RIS3 Developer for the Prague Smart Accelerator+ project, PRAŽSKÝ INOVAČNÍ INSTITUT
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 Rašová
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
