Dear Impact Circle Members
The Impact Circle Event on sustainable construction is just around the corner on October 20th. We hope you are as excited as we are for this inspiring afternoon of talks and conversations around innovative solutions for more eco-friendly building materials.
On this page you will find the detailed programme, which will be updated regularly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Impact Circle Event.
Thank you and see you soon!
Information
Date & Time
Friday, 20 October 2023
14:00 - 18:00 Presentations & Podium discussions
18:00 Flying Dinner by Kochwerkstatt Münsingen
Location
Bach & Perreten Holzbau AG, Mettlenstrasse 16, 3780 Gstaad (Google Maps)
Travel & Parking
No parking spaces on site. Please use the official parking spaces in Gstaad.
Transfer option 1: Shuttle cars will take you comfortably from Gstaad train station (departure point) to the venue and back between 13.00 and 15.00 and 18.00 to 20.00.
Transfer option 2: A beautiful footpath takes you from Gstaad station to the venue in 20 minutes.
Dresscode
Smart casual
The event will be held in English.
Contact for further information
Michel Hediger
michel.hediger@impactgstaad.ch
+41 79 679 81 35
13:00 – 14:00
REGISTRATION
Please check-in at the Impact Gstaad reception desk to collect your badge.
Event Program
14:00
WELCOME ADDRESS
Welcome by Impact Gstaad
Manuel Linder
President Executive Board Impact GstaadMonika Vollmer Michel
Member of the Impact Advisory Board
Welcome by Bach & Perreten Holzbau AG
Nathanael Perreten
Managing Director, Co-Owner
14:15
THE FUTURE OF CEMENT CONSTRUCTION
LC3 Project ↗
Limestone calcined clay cements
Dr Franco Zunino
Scientist on Ultra-green concrete at ETH Zürich
OXARA ↗
Cement-free admixture and binder technology that enables the upcycling of construction waste and excavation materials in a wide range of concrete and block applications.
Dr Gnanli Landrou
Co-FounderWolfram Klingler
Lead Seed Investor
Holcim ↗
Innovative and sustainable construction solutions in the areas of building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure.
Remo Diethelm
Sustainability Manager - Climate & Energy
Panel Discussion “Concrete construction”
How do sustainable processes and materials prevail in CONCRETE practice?
Michael Gehret
ArchitectDr Franco Zunino
Scientist on Ultra-green concrete at ETH ZürichDr Gnanli Landrou
Co-Founder – OXARARemo Diethelm
Sustainability Manager, Climate & Energy – Holcim
15:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
16:00
INPUT LOCAL PROJECT
Alpenblick Gstaad Foundation ↗
The Alpenblick holiday home is being extended with a pioneering timber construction project. Sustainable, energy-efficient buildings are planned for affordable holiday homes and permanently affordable rental flats.
Nathanael Perreten
Head of the Board of Trustees
THE FUTURE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
Input Session Professor Thomas Rohner
The future of wood as a sustainable construction material
Thomas Rohner
Professor Emeritus for timber construction & BIM - Berner Fachhochschule BFH
Woodoo ↗
Augmented wood / Decarbonized materials for a new industrial revolution.
Timothée Boitouzet
Founder & CEO
rematter ↗
Earth-Timber Floor Slabs.
Götz Hilber
Co-Founder
Timber Finance ↗
Carbon Removal Credits for Timber Construction.
Frank Vasek
Head of Carbon Solutions
Panel Discussion "Timber construction"
The future of wood as a sustainable construction material - where to go from here?
Daniel Matti
Owner, CEO & Project Manager – Chaletbau MattiThomas Rohner
Professor Emeritus for timber construction & BIM - Berner Fachhochschule BFHTimothée Boitouzet
Founder & CEO – WoodooFrank Vasek
Head of Carbon Solutions – Timber Finance
18:00
FLYING DINNER
Flying Dinner by Kochwerkstatt Münsingen ↗
Location Partner Bach & Perreten Holzbau AG
Bach & Perreten Holzbau AG combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Due to the ethical approach, they work environmentally friendly with natural and sustainable materials whenever possible. Their main goal is to fulfil the wishes and requirements of their customers in the highest quality and to be available for customer enquiries during the entire working process.
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