Circular Society Co-Creation Event 2026
On June 8, the EWUU organizes the Circular Society Co-Creation Event 2026 at Antropia, Driebergen, The Netherlands. During the event, participants join one dedicated co-creation track, allowing to dive deep, build shared understanding, and collaborate with others working on urgent challenges:
- Informed and Sustainable Decision Making in Surgery – Hosted by UMC Utrecht
- Lifecycle Choices for Medical Devices – Partner coming soon
- Tackling the Housing Crisis with Fast and Circular Concepts – Hosted by ROM Utrecht Region
- Mapping and Recovery of Critical Materials for Circular Construction – Hosted by ROM Utrecht Region
Progress is challenged by the complexity of the transition itself: moving from a linear (take–make–waste) system to a circular society requires fundamental system change. This transformation involves rethinking how we produce, use, and reuse resources, and cannot be achieved by single actors alone.
Practical details
Date: June 8th 2026
Location: Antropia, Driebergen
Time: 09:00 – 14:30
Register here and help shape the circular society
This event is for researchers, professionals, policymakers, and societal partners who want to move beyond ideas and actively contribute to the circular transition. The event is also explicitly welcome a diverse group of participants from different disciplines, sectors, and backgrounds, because meaningful change happens when different perspectives come together.
Programme
| 09.00 – 09.30 | Walk in |
| 09.40 – 09.45 | Opening Session |
| 09.45 – 10.10 | Keynote Sufficiency is the new efficiency: towards more effective circular strategies that make economic sense Paul Schenderling Economist, author, and managing director |
| 10.10 – 10.30 | Track introductions |
| 10.30 – 11.30 | Co-Creation Exploration Session |
| 11.30 – 11.55 | Coffee Break |
| 11.55 – 12.45 | Co-Creation Focus Sessions |
| 12.45 – 13.00 | Plenary Reflection: Discussing the outcomes |
| 13.00 – 13.45 | Lunch |
| 13.45 – 14.05 | Keynote Are we on track towards circular societies in 2050? Prof. Dr. Simona O. Negro Utrecht University |
| 14.05 – 14.15 | Closing Session and Networking |
The EWUU institute 4 a Circular Society is part of a strategic alliance that brings together the unique expertise of four prominent institutions in the Netherlands: Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University and the University Medical Centre Utrecht. This event is co-organized by ESCH-R Board members Redmer van Leeuwen and Florijn Dekkers.
