Knowledge exchange, networking and collaborative formats to advance circular economy in life sciences – together
Key data
- Organized by
- FHNW School of Life Sciences, Go Circular in Life Science und BaselCircular
- Event language
- English
- Expenses
- CHF 65
- Address
- Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz - Occasions
- 22.6.2026, 13:00–19:00, Aula
The Go Circular in Life Science Annual Event 2026 brings together life sciences companies across the value chain and other relevant stakeholders working on the implementation of circular economy in the life sciences sector. It is a must-attend event for organisations that are actively working on, or exploring, circular solutions in the Swiss life sciences context.
The event combines practical inputs, company-led business cases, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Participants exchange experiences and collaborate on concrete topics and challenges, with the shared aim of advancing circular economy in life sciences towards practical implementation.
The event is organised as part of the strategic collaboration between Go Circular in Life Science (GCiLS), the FHNW School of Life Sciences and BaselCircular, within their joint work to further develop the Center of Excellence for Circular Economy in Life Sciences.
Register
Registration is mandatory and places are limited. We therefore recommend registering early.
Programme
Part 1 – Insights and updates: setting the scene for circularity in life sciences
Welcome from GCiLS, FHNW School of Life Sciences and BaselCircular.
Updates on activities and projects from GCiLS and the FHNW School of Life Sciences.
Welcome from GCiLS, FHNW School of Life Sciences and BaselCircular
- Olena Bolger, Lead and Co-Chair of Executive Board, GCiLS
- Marco Rupprich, Head of Institute for Ecopreneurship, FHNW School of Life Sciences
Key findings from the ecosystem analysis “Towards a Circular Life Sciences Sector in Basel”.
- Emmanuel Oertle, Chair of Executive Board at GCiLS; Environmental and Sustainability Lead, Novartis Campus
Regulatory update: advancing circularity in healthcare.
- Nila-Pia Rähle, Founder and CEO, Samanea Innovation
Part 2 – Business cases: from strategy to implementation
Solving solvents for circularity.
- Enea von Fellenberg, Project member of Project Circular Solvents, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Beyond the supplier data bottleneck: a new model for sustainability at the point of design and procurement decisions.
- Kami Krista, Co-founder and CEO, Elio
ten23 health's holistic approach to plastic sustainability: from procurement to disposal.
- Alissa Monk, Sustainability Lead, ten23 health
Circularity pilot projects at Haag-Streit.
- Kirstin Brünjes, Project Manager Sustainability, Haag-Streit Group
Part 3 – Interactive breakout sessions: shaping collaborative projects
Participants will engage in hands-on discussions around key working areas of GCiLS.
Industrial symbiosis: valorisation of waste solvents.
Moderation:
- Emmanuel Oertle, Environmental and Sustainability Lead at Novartis Campus
- Marco Rupprich, Head of Institute for Ecopreneurship, FHNW School of Life Sciences
Sustainable laboratory consumables and circular procurement.
Moderation:
- Kami Krista, Co-founder CEO, Elio
- Olena Bolger, Lead and Co-Chair of Executive Board, GCiLS
Circular solutions for plastic waste in life sciences.
Moderation:
- Alissa Monk, Sustainability Lead, ten23 health
- Melanie Haupt, Managing Director, realcycle GmbH
Reuse and repair practices in healthcare and medtech.
Moderation:
- Nila-Pia Rähle, Founder & CEO, Samanea Innovation
- Barbara Mettler, Sustainability Expert, Swiss Medtech
Networking apéro
Target audience
- Life sciences and medtech companies
- Industry and topical experts
- Representatives from public administration and governance
- Research and education institutions with a focus on applied circular economy
Contact
For questions regarding registration or logistics, please contact Nadia Hofmann.
For questions related to the programme or partnerships, please contact Olena Bolger.
Organisers and partners
The event is organised by Go Circular in Life Science (GCiLS) and the FHNW School of Life Sciences, supported by BaselCircular.
Strategic action field
This event contributes to the FHNW strategic action field “Zero Emission”.
