The world is producing waste at a much higher pace than the planet can decompose – but what next? Dive into the world of circular economy and give your circular career a flying start. Join us to grow your network and get inspired!
Whether you want to start your own company or prefer to work for an existing organization, Talent for Transition helps to give your circular career a flying start.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Did you know that the European Union produces more than 2.5 billion tons of waste a year? Needless to say, we are producing waste at a pace much higher than the planet can decompose.
So, what is the way forward? Dive with us into the world of the circular economy and listen to inspiring speakers, go on a tour and discover BlueCity, speeddate with peers or hack your career.
Taste, experience and expand your network!
In addition to the program, this event offers a ‘taste of circular’ where you will be surprised by delicious snacks and drinks from the kitchens of circular entrepreneurs. While enjoying tasty products, there are extensive networking opportunities.
For whom?
This event is open for students, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who is interested in the circular economy.
Program:
14:30 – Walk-in
15:00 – Introduction by Liesje Goldschmidt & Ans Boersma
15:05 – Welcome to BlueCity by Guus Meijer – Venture Lead at BlueCity
15:20 – Q&A with Guus Meijer – Get to know more
15:25 – Inspirational speaker (TBC)
15:45 – 1-minute pitches by circular entrepreneurs
15:50 – Break
16:00 – Breakout-sessions:
- Guided tour through BlueCity (NL & ENG)
- Speeddate session with circular makers by Ans Boersma & Arianne Kooijman (Startup Academy)
- Brewery Tour & Tasting by Vet&Lazy
- Breakout ‘Hack your Career’ by Lars Crama & Lisette Braakenburg van Backum (UP!Rotterdam)
- Breakout ‘Idea Validation’ by Erasmus Enterprise
- Breakout ‘explore the Lab’ by BlueCity
17:00 – Drinks, Food & Network Market
18:00 – End of Event
Disclaimer
Recognize that by signing up for this event and/or attending it, the program organizer will share your contact information with the partnering organization.
Speakers
Liesje Goldschmidt — Head of Business Development at Erasmus Enterprise
Ans Boersma — Manager at Startup Academy Hogeschool Rotterdam
Guus Meijer — Venture Lead at BlueCity
Arianne Kooijman — Communication Manager at Startup Academy
Lisette Braakenburg van Backum — Partner & Project Leads at UP!Rotterdam
Lars Crama — Private Lead at UP!Rotterdam
