Embrace the exciting world of circularity with us in Charlotte at our summit February 27th to 29th!

Discover how innovation and collaboration can accelerate your city or organization's journey toward circularity, and gain valuable insights from our successes and failures, highlighting the numerous benefits it can offer.

Tue – Feb. 27th

4:00 – 7:00pm: LEARN THE BARN

Start off by learning about the current partners including both for profit and non profits, operating out of the Innovation Barn. Then get to know everyone up close over refreshments and heavy appetizers.

Wed – Feb. 28th

7:30 – 8:15am: Coffee, Breakfast and Networking

8:15 am: Marcus Jones – Welcome/Intro

8:30 am: Keynote by Eva Gladek, CEO of Metabolic

9:30am: Amy Aussieker

10:45 – 11:45am: Plastics - Panel Discussion

11:45am - 12:45pm: Textiles - Panel Discussion

12:45 – 2:00pm: Lunch

2:00pm: Glass

3:00pm: Corporate Engagement

4:00pm: Material Management

5:00 – 7:00pm: Happy Hour Networking

Thu – Feb. 29th

8:00 – 8:45am: Coffee, Breakfast and networking

9:00am: Buildings and Circularity

10:00am: Innovation Entrepreneur Engagement

11:00am: Eco System Engagement

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Winners announced February 1st

Building a Sustainable Future

  • LEARN THE BARN  

    Discover the incredible impact of facilities like this in Charlotte and how they can revolutionize your community.  

  • HEAR FROM THE EXPERT  

    Eva Gladek from Metabolic will unveil the significance and benefits of a circular approach for cities. Don't miss this expert insight!  

  • SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL SOLUTIONS  

    Explore innovative strategies to tackle the material management challenge and steer clear of landfills. It's time for sustainable alternatives!  

  • ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  

    Uncover the power of uniting Community, Corporate, and City stakeholders. Learn how this collaboration drives the circular economy forward.  

  • INNOVATION AND ENTERPENEURS

    See the vital roles that innovation and entrepreneurial spirit play in advancing your city's transition to circularity. Be part of the change!

  • MEET THE ARTIST

    Angela Gonzalez, a North Carolina-based visual artist, uses e-waste to create artworks that aim to raise awareness about the environment and establish a connection between art, technology, and sustainability. Her work has been exhibited in museums and has held solo exhibitions at notable public venues, corporate spaces and galleries across the United States. Additionally, her artwork has been showcased at national sustainability conferences.

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THANKS TO OUR 2024 SUMMIT SPONSORS