How will the energy transition give me a competitive advantage?
Switzerland is striving for climate neutrality and we would like to make a contribution to this. As part of the Green Days of the St.Gallen Energy 2030 network, numerous exciting events will take place from May 8-10. We will focus on the relevance of renewable energy and the circular economy as an opportunity for innovative SMEs and show how energy efficiency, climate protection and a sustainable circular economy not only contribute to achieving climate neutrality, but also offer valuable opportunities for the future.
The event in brief
Reserve May 9 to learn more about renewable energy and the circular economy as an opportunity for innovative SMEs.
After kicking off the topic, we will work with our partners to shed light on the questions SMEs need to ask themselves in order to successfully master the energy transition. The event is free.
May 9, 2025
- 7.30 a.m.: Registration and welcome coffee
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08:15 a.m.: Block: Energy efficiency
- Impulse presentation: Green or No-Green: Sustainability for SMEs – Dr. Alexander Fust
- Impulse presentation: coming soon
- 09:05 a.m.: Breakout sessions (two rounds)
- Energy efficiency
- Building the future using the example of commercial buildings: Simon Schoch
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Creating value in flow: developing circular business models –Thibault Huber
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09:55 am: Networking with coffee & summit
- 10:15 a.m.: Block: Circular economy
- Impulse presentation: Fabian Takacs
- Impulse presentation: coming soon
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11:05 a.m.: Block: Building the future using the example of commercial buildings
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Impulse presentation: “KUBIK” site, a transformation of the Kellenberger site in terms of the circular economy – Christian Wick
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Impulse presentation: Noah Heynen
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- 11:55 a.m.: Keynote: Dr. Nathalie Casas
- 12:25 p.m.: Conclusion and summary
- from 12.30 p.m.: Lunch & Networking
Switzerland Innovation Park East
Lerchenfeldstrasse 3
9014 St.Gallen
Participants of this event can order a free public transport ticket for their journey.
Program
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Speakers |
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Block 1 |
From 07.30 |
Arrive, get to know each other for the first time over coffee and croissants |
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08.00 |
Opening and welcome – |
Empa, Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG, Die Wertschaffer AG |
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08.05 |
Impulse and workshop: Energy strategy and implementation at first hand |
Kol Rrustemi, Energy Agency and Thomas Wartberger, Energy Offices Canton of St. Gallen |
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09.30 |
Break and informal exchange with “Marketplace” |
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Block 2 |
10.00 |
Impulse: Sustainability and reporting for SMEs in practice – how to start, how to proceed, how to communicate and create value |
Thomas Tanner, Die Wertschaffer AG and Isabella Vilsmeier, VMP GmbH |
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10.45 |
Workshop: ecolearnTM – learning and experiencing ESG in practice as a team along the entire value chain |
Isabella Vilsmeier and Alexander Arts, VMP GmbH |
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11.15 |
Impulse: Building blocks of a successful and economically feasible energy transition |
Dr. Christian Opitz, energy expert at the HSG |
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11.45 |
Impulse: Efficient energy management in companies |
Kim Lamminger, St.Galler Stadtwerke |
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12.30 |
Individual in-depth discussion at the standing lunch – marketplace with interactive stands of the participating companies and organizations |
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Many thanks to our sponsor:
We look forward to seeing you!
