ESEIA International Summer School 2027

Circular Economy in Industry, 20–24 September 2027 | :metabolon, Lindlar, Germay

European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), in cooperation with TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and the Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV), is pleased to announce the ESEIA International Summer School 2027, dedicated to the theme “Circular Economy in Industry.”

The programme will take place from 20 to 24 September 2027 at :metabolon, an award-winning research and education centre in Lindlar, Germany, recognised for its role in driving circular innovation.

Programme Overview

The Summer School will offer a balanced mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, group work, and site visits, all designed to deepen understanding and stimulate cross-sector dialogue on the circular economy. Topics will include:

• Industrial waste valorisation
• Biogas technologies and leachate treatment
• Business models and legal frameworks for circularity
• Spatial and aesthetic considerations, including the integration of Bauhaus design principles
• User acceptance and socio-economic implications of circular practices

Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with experts in the field and explore pilot-scale facilities at :metabolon, including those for fermentation, hydrothermal carbonisation, and gasification.

Structure and Teaching Methods

The programme is delivered entirely on site and includes:

• Expert lectures and team-teaching by interdisciplinary faculty
• Supervised group work and project development
• Technical site inspections and guided exploration of :metabolon
• Final group presentations and feedback sessions

This immersive structure is designed to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application of concepts.

Registration

To register, please contact: schmidt@bavmail.de

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