Construction Goes Circular® | October 8, 2025

Discover world-class insights and practical solutions driving the circular economy in construction at Construction Goes Circular® 2025.

Event Agenda

Construction Goes Circular® is a full-day conference featuring world-class presentations on circular economy solutions in construction. Designed to foster engaging discussions, valuable networking, and unique experiences, it stands out as one of the most insightful and inspiring industry events of the year.

Doors open at 8:00 with registration and morning coffee. The conference runs from 9:00 to 16:00.

Morning sessions

08:00–09:00
Doors open, registration and morning coffee
Lobby & Carpenter’s Hall

09:00–09:15
Topi Paananen, CEO, Peikko Group Corporation and Antti Ruuska, CEO, Green Building Council Finland
Opening words

09:15–09:55
Pamela Wackett, Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (International)
Build for the Future – Transforming Existing Buildings

09:55–10:30
Liisa Jäätvuori, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Sustainability, AINS Group (A-Insinöörit)
Designing for the Future of Circularity

10:30–10:50
Break
Coffee and networking

10:50–11:25
Karen Scrivener, Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Construction Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. Case Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3)

11:25–12:00
Huub Keizers, Business Director, Circular Construction & International Collaboration, TNO
A Dutch perspective of digitalization and circular construction

Afternoon sessions

12:00–13:00
Lunch
Forest Hall

13:00–13:40
Ronald Klein-Holte, Manager Research & Development, VBI Ontwikkeling B.V. and Wim Zwaan, Managing Director, Peikko Benelux B.V.
Design for Re-Assembly

13:40–14:00
Jose “Pepe” Taveres, Co-Founder & CEO, zupply
zupply digital twins enabling circular economy. Case circular building in Finland

14:00–14:20
Pablo van den Bosch, Co-Founder of Madaster and Board Member of Madaster Services
To Realize Circularity, We Need to Connect the Dots

14:20–14:50
Break
Coffee and networking

14:50–15:25
Arto Saari, Professor of Construction Management, Tampere University and Tuomo Joensuu, Researcher, Tampere University
Systematics and Economics of Design for Disassembly

15:25–15:45
Wrap-up of the Day
Key findings and discussion, look to the horizons

Please note that the programme is subject to change.

Pricing (excl. VAT)

  • 250 € – Individual Registration

  • 650 € – Team Registration (up to 5 persons from the same organisation)

  • 1000 € – Company Registration (up to 10 persons from the same organisation)

  • Includes full participation in the conference day, including cloakroom service, breakfast, lunch, all refreshments, and networking opportunities.

  • VAT 25,5% will be added to the fee

  • Keynotes & Expert Talks

    Inspiring presentations from leading industry voices on circularity in construction

  • Networking & Connections

    Meet industry peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable partnerships.

  • Conference Lunch

    A shared meal fostering discussions and new connections (included in the ticket price)

  • Coffee & Refreshment Breaks

    Time to recharge and continue conversations in a relaxed setting.

  • Huub Keizers, Business Director Circular Construction & International Collaboration, TNO

    A Dutch perspective of digitalization and circular construction

  • José "Pepe" Tavares Co-Founder & CEO, zupply

    zupply digital twins enabling circular economy. Case: circular building in Finland

  • Liisa Jäätvuori, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Sustainability, AINS Group (A-Insinöörit)

    Designing for the Future of Circularity

  • Karen Scrivener, Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Construction Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

    A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. Case Limestone Calcinated Clay Cement (LC3).

  • Pamela Wackett, Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (International) PA

    Build for the Future - Transforming Existing Buildings

  • Pablo van den Bosch, co-founder of Madaster and Board Member of Madaster Services

    To Realize Circularity, We Need to Connect the Dots

  • Ronald Klein-Holte, Manager Research & Development, VBI Ontwikkeling B.V.

    Design for re-assembly

  • Wim Zwaan, Managing Director, Peikko Benelux B.V.

    Design for re-assembly

  • Arto Saari, Professor of Construction Management, Tampere University

    Systematics and Economics of Design for Disassembly

  • Tuomo Joensuu (M.Arch.), Researcher at the Faculty of Built Environment, Tampere University

    Systematics and Economics of Design for Disassembly

  • Antti Ruuska, CEO, Green Building Council Finland

    Opening Words

  • Topi Paananen, CEO, Peikko Group

    Opening Words

Venue info

 

Sibelius Hall, Lahti

Nestled on the shores of Lake Vesijärvi, Sibelius Hall is a stunning congress and concert center that blends modern wooden architecture with the rich industrial heritage of its historic surroundings. Built in 2000 alongside a restored factory building, it offers a versatile and inspiring setting for both corporate and public events.

Address: Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 LAHTI, Finland