Whether you want to start your own company or prefer to work for an existing organization, Talent for Transition helps to give your circular career a flying start.
The Real Makers
What does it take to create circular materials? How do you build a sustainable business?
Talent for Transition will inspire you to think creatively about the circular economy and what financial, technical and business skills you need and give you the tools to start making impact.
So, what is the way forward? Dive with us into the world of the circular economy and listen to inspiring speakers, go on a tour and discover BlueCity or speed-date with likeminded entrepreneurs.
For whom?
This event is open for university students, Albeda College and Hogeschool Rotterdam students, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who is interested in the circular economy.
Registration is free, and required for this event.
Program
14:30 – Walk-in
15:00 – Introduction by Liesje Goldschmidt & Jill de Bruijn
15:05 – Welcome by Guus Meijer – Venture Lead at BlueCity
15:20 – Q&A with Guus
15:25 – Keynote speaker: Holie Pizza
15:40 – Keynote speaker: Hollands Wol Collectief
15:50 – Break
16:00 – Breakout sessions:
- Guided tour through BlueCity (NL & ENG)
- Speed dating session with circular entrepreneurs
- Breakout session: “Find a Job” by UP!Rotterdam
- Breakout session: “Generating Ideas for Your Own Business” by Erasmus Enterprise
- Breakout session: The Green Village
- Breakout session: Jobs at circular startups by YES!Delft
- Breakout session: Circular Challenge by BlueCity
- Breakout session: Open Lab by BlueCity
17:00 – Drinks, Bites & Networking Market
18:00 – End of Event
