What does the Bio circular economy 2.0 look like? This session is about breaking new ground with new renewable/recyclable raw materials and the business aspects of the bio circular economy. How can nature positive business models be achieved? What new biomaterials are being developed and what opportunities will the bio circular economy bring for businesses?

This session is hosted by Cradlenet and Business Finland, managing partners of Nordic Circular Hotspot

Agenda

• 13.00 CET: Opening and welcome
  Elin Bergman, Cradlenet

• Introduction to the Bio Circular Economy
  Terhi Koipijärvi Director of Communications, Strategy and Responsibility, Metsähallitus (FI) 

• New Nordic Biomaterials
  Tuula Jyske Senior Scientist and Research Manager at Natural Resources Institute Finland LUKE (FI)

• New Nordic Biomaterials
  Deniz Koca, Lund University, Centre for Environmental and Climate Research CEC (SE)

• Frontrunners working with new biomaterials
  Heli Wirkki, Senior Manager, Bio2X Product Portfolio, Fortum (FI)
  Karin Beukel, Co-Founder, Agrain (DK)

• Panel Discussion