FTAL Conference On Circular Economy

14 – 15 November 2024 | Campus Est, Lugano-Viganello, Switzerland

The Association of Swiss Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Life Sciences (FTAL) will host the FTAL 2024, a premier conference dedicated to the evolving field of the circular economy. This event, open to researchers, students, and practitioners, offers a unique platform to delve into innovative solutions that redefine sustainability and create resilient economic models. As the world shifts from linear to circular frameworks, FTAL 2024 is at the forefront, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing cutting-edge research.

This year’s conference promises a dynamic exploration of circular economy principles that address today’s most pressing socioeconomic and environmental challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, gain new insights into resource efficiency, value retention, sociocultural impacts, and exchange ideas on practical applications of circular frameworks. From resource-efficient production models to circular bioeconomy advancements, FTAL 2024 offers a comprehensive program designed to inspire and inform.

Conference highlights and programme include:

• Key sessions on circular economy: presentations will cover crucial topics including resource efficiency, servitization, localization, circular built environments, and circular bioeconomy models.
• Engage with paper presentations: Traditional scientific sessions will feature full papers, each presented over 20 minutes, with a 15-minute summary of key findings followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
• Interactive poster sessions for ongoing projects: discover emerging research through engaging poster sessions where projects in progress will be presented in a concise 15-minute format, allowing for quick feedback and lively discussions.

FTAL 2024 aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and connect researchers and practitioners to drive the development of grounded circular economy theories and applications. This conference also serves as a hub for networking and professional growth, as participants from diverse fields come together to share insights, spark innovation, and build partnerships.

Join us at FTAL 2024 and contribute to a sustainable future shaped by circular solutions. Be part of the movement to redefine economic and environmental resilience through forward-thinking strategies in the circular economy.

The full conference programme can be found here.