The AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 is set to take place on March 4-5, 2026, in Cologne and online. This conference will bring together experts from industry and academia to shape a circular future for renewable carbon through artificial intelligence.
The conference has assembled a stellar advisory board featuring leading experts from various fields. Dr. Lars Börger, with a PhD in Chemistry and extensive experience in biopolymers and renewable polymers, is one of the key members. Other notable members include Dr. Tina Buchholz, Director of Energy and Climate Policy, Circular Economy at the German Chemical Industry Association, and Dr. Christine Bunte, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Deutschland and expert in circular economy and environmental policy.
Michael Carus, Co-CEO of nova-Institute and a renowned expert in renewable carbon economy, is also part of the advisory board. Alex Dickmann, Representative of the German AI Association, will promote regional AI ecosystems. With their expertise, the conference aims to explore the potential of AI in driving innovation in polymers, bioplastics, catalysts, and advanced recycling.
According to Michael Carus, "AI is emerging as a powerful catalyst for the Renewable Carbon Economy and Circularity—accelerating the maturity of technologies and enabling entirely new business models." The nova-Institute, with decades of experience in renewable carbon strategies, is well-positioned to lead this initiative.
The conference promises to be a groundbreaking event, providing a platform for experts to share knowledge, collaborate, and shape the future of the circular economy through AI.
