Please note: this is a Spanish speaking event!
About:
The Circular Economy Forum in Marbella arises from the need to open a critical conversation between two of the most relevant sectors for the city’s economic development: construction and tourism. Both are essential drivers of wealth, employment, and international projection, but at the same time they represent activities with a high environmental impact in terms of natural resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation. The circular economy emerges as a unique opportunity to reverse these negative effects, transforming environmental challenges into levers for innovation, competitiveness, and longterm value.
Organizers:
“At Marbella City Council, we want to promote initiatives that generate a real impact on our economic and tourism model. This forum is an opportunity to place Marbella at the forefront of sustainability, promoting responsible growth that protects our natural resources and fosters business innovation.”
Keynote Speakers:
The First Circular Economy Forum will feature three international leaders in innovation and sustainability who will bring a diverse and transformative perspective to the debate on the future of tourism and construction.
Inés Skotnicka
Moderator of the event, an innovation expert with over 20 years of experience in R&D&I and entrepreneurship. She has mentored more than 500 projects focused on technology, sustainability, and business development.
Elin Bergman
Known as the “Circular Economy Queen of Sweden”, is a LinkedIn Top Green Voice and international keynote speaker. She serves as Circular Impact Officer and Vice Chair of Cradlenet, and co-founded the Nordic Circular Hotspot, the Circular Economy Coalition, and the Circular Handshake initiative.
Anne Raudaskoski
Circular economy pioneer and founder of Re-Generous Unlimited. With over two decades of experience in sustainable design, she has led EcoDesign Sprints and Circular Design programs across Europe, driving the circular transition in both public and private sectors.
Agenda:
16:00 – 16:15
Welcome and Opening
Welcome remarks from Marbella City Council.
Presentation of The Pool ecosystem and the initiatives within the Cleantech Lab.
16:15 – 16:35
Keynote Presentation: Circular Economy and the Challenges Identified in the Territory / Implementing Circular Models in Andalusian Cities
Speaker: Elin Bergman
Followed by an interactive debate with the audience (open questions and digital surveys).
16:35 – 16:45
Presentation of the A.I.R.E. Association
Mission and projects of the Alliance for Strategic Regenerative Innovation.
Intervention by María Alonso Riquelme, closing with a call to action for collective participation.
16:45 – 17:30
Block 1: Circular Economy in Construction
Current situation and challenges in the construction sector / Circular Neighborhoods – Anne Raudaskosky
Water: nature-based solutions – Moein Nodehi
Waste management – Ana Llopis (Grupo Llopis)
Success story (to be confirmed)
Q&A session and brief interaction with the audience, highlighting opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the sector.
17:30 – 18:00
Coffee Break + Speed Networking
Coffee break with a dedicated networking area for participants.
Suggested Speed Networking activity to foster meaningful connections between attendees and speakers, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas in an informal setting.
18:00 – 18:45
Block 2: Circular Economy in Tourism
Environmental challenges of tourism and innovative solutions (mobility, waste).
Circular business models applied to tourism – (company to be confirmed)
Brief Q&A session with the audience, inspiring new perspectives and collaborative approaches for a more sustainable tourism sector.
18:45 – 19:30
Roundtable: The Challenge of the Circular Economy on the Costa del Sol and Its Impact on Construction and Tourism
Open dialogue between the main speakers of the event and representatives from the public sector, construction, and tourism.
Debate on the current situation in Marbella, identifying common challenges, structural barriers, and real opportunities.
Closing with the joint commitment to establish a Permanent Working Group in Marbella, ensuring continuity, collaboration, and tangible impact.
19.30 - 21.30
Closing and Networking
RSVP form:
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Pool Marbella