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

  • Three people standing on a stage during a conference presentation. The person in the center is speaking, with two others holding presentation materials. The background features a blue cityscape design.

    Keynotes & Expert Talks

    Inspiring presentations from leading industry voices on circularity in construction

  • Business professional man in a suit talking and gesturing with two women at a conference or networking event.

    Networking & Connections

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

  • Three people engaged in conversation at a professional event, sitting at a table with coffee cups, with conference badges around their necks.

    Conference Lunch

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

  • People sitting at tables in a conference or event, engaged in conversations, with name tags around their necks.

    Coffee & Refreshment Breaks

    Time to recharge and continue conversations in a relaxed setting.

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, October Huub Keizers, Business Director Circular Construction & International Collaboration, TNO

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

    A Dutch perspective of digitalization and circular construction

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, October José "Pepe" Tavares, Co-Founder & CEO, zupply

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

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

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, October Liisa Jäätvuori, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Sustainability, AINS Group (A-Insinöörit)

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

    Designing for the Future of Circularity

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, October Karen Scrivener, Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Construction Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

    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).

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, Pamela Wackett, Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)

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

    Build for the Future - Transforming Existing Buildings

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, Pablo van den Bosch, Co-founder of Madaster and Board Member of Madaster Services

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

    To Realize Circularity, We Need to Connect the Dots

  • Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with short, dark, slightly graying hair, light-colored eyes, and light skin, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling softly against a neutral background.

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

    Design for re-assembly

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025

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

    Design for re-assembly

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, Arto Saari, Professor of Construction Management, Tampere University

    Arto Saari, Professor of Construction Management, Tampere University

    Systematics and Economics of Design for Disassembly

  • Keynote speaker of Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, Tuomo Joensuu, Researcher, Faculty of Built Environment, Tampere University

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

    Systematics and Economics of Design for Disassembly

  • Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025

    Antti Ruuska, CEO, Green Building Council Finland

    Opening Words

  • Construction Goes Circular Conference 2025, Opening Words, CEO Topi Paananen, Peikko Group

    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