Workshop Announcement: From Circular Economy Ideas to Practical Business Opportunities

How can the circular economy move from an abstract concept to concrete business opportunities, new partnerships and sustainable ways of working? If you are looking for ways to improve your business, respond to growing ESG requirements or explore new opportunities for product and service development, this workshop is intended for employers, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in turning sustainability into a real competitive advantage.

Join us for the 2nd Croatian workshop dedicated to circular economy approaches and tools supporting the development of sustainable business models. Participants will be introduced to a set of tools and methods for modelling circular value chains that can support the development of sustainable business models, particularly in the context of ESG and HACCP requirements.

The tools were developed within the DECIDE project, implemented under the Interreg Danube Region Programme 2021-2027. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore how these tools could be applied in their own organisations and business processes.

The workshop will include time for discussion and exchange of ideas, offering participants the chance to connect, share experiences and explore potential collaborations.

What to expect

Introduction to the circular economy
Why circular approaches are becoming increasingly important for businesses and how they differ from traditional linear models.
Examples of good practice
Presentation of circular business models and discussion on their potential application across different sectors.
DECIDE project tools
Practical methods and resources for analysing value chains and designing circular business models.
Networking and exchange of ideas
Opportunity to connect with other participants and discuss practical challenges and opportunities related to circular practices.

Date and time:

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Faculty of Organization and Informatics
Pavlinska 2, Varaždin, Croatia

All interested participants are kindly invited to register via the registration form.