ImpactAtelier: From sustainable challenge to solution

During this interactive session, several entrepreneurs will pitch their concrete sustainability issues to the audience. No theoretical stories, but real challenges from practice. Then we will work actively together in subgroups to explore opportunities, solutions and new perspectives.

What you will learn:

• By sparring together, surprising and creative solutions emerge
• You will gain clear insight into the steps you can take towards sustainable change
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• You will be inspired by the experiences of others and motivated to get started yourself
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For whom

For entrepreneurs, experts and professionals who want to use their knowledge, experience and curiosity to help each other along the path of sustainable business.

Kick-off with inspiring speakers

At 14:00 Alderman Mackus kicks off with a short speech about why sustainable business is so important for Maastricht. Then Jörn Behage takes over and gives us a warm welcome. He talks about the innovative concept behind Textile Innovation Maastricht (TIM) - a place where sustainability and creativity come together.

Program:

• 13:30 - 14:00 Walk-in

• 14:00 - 14:15 Opening remarks by Alderman Mackus and welcome remarks by Jörn Behage.

• 14:15 - 15:00 Pitches from entrepreneurs with a current sustainability challenge

• 15:00 - 15:15 Short break and divide into subgroups

• 15:15 - 16:30 Getting to work together: brainstorming, deepening, advising

• 16:30 - 17:00 Joint feedback and exchange of insights

• 17:00 - 17:30 Networking drinks

What's in it for you?

By the end of the session, both pitchers and participants will have concrete ideas, practical tips and fresh perspectives to take their sustainability question further.