Design takes centre stage: as a catalyst for new business models, sustainable innovations and interdisciplinary collaboration. The summit highlights how circular design can be used to rethink the economy – in a solution-oriented and effective way.

Keynotes, panels and practical workshops address key topics in the circular economy: circular business, design for longevity, EU Ecodesign Regulation, digital technologies and collaborative value creation.

When planning the content of the Circular Design Summit, we draw on our cross-industry network of over 330 member companies. Here, we consistently establish design as a driver for entrepreneurial change.

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The event will be held in English and various hosts will guide you through the day.

Want the whole package? Then book the bundle comprising the Circular Design Clinic, Circular Design Summit and VIP Get-together.

Circular Design Clinic – Workshop

Date: 24 March 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Stuttgart

How can products be designed with circularity in mind and developed sustainably? In this full-day workshop, you will work in small groups with experts to develop concrete solutions – practical, strategic and future-oriented. The focus is on your products: bring your own examples. Take on the challenge and develop them further. Play an active role in shaping change. For products that are already thinking about tomorrow today.

Lunch and drinks included

VIP get-together

Date: 24 March 2026, from 7 p.m.
Location: Stuttgart

To conclude the event, we cordially invite you to a get-together with the speakers and VIP guests of the Circular Design Summit.
Look forward to exciting insights and exchanges with other participants over drinks and finger food.

Experience two days full of inspiration, practical application and networking – from concrete work on your products in the Circular Design Clinic to strategic exchanges at the summit and personal dialogue at the evening get-together.

For everyone who wants to help shape the future of design and the circular economy.