The nova-Institute has announced the formation of a new Advisory Board for the AI Circular Economy Conference 2026, scheduled for March 4–5, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, and online.
The board consists of leading experts in artificial intelligence, the chemical and materials industries, biotechnology, and software. Its purpose is to ensure the conference has a comprehensive and well-rounded program.
Recognizing the significant potential of AI, the nova-Institute is taking a proactive role in shaping this technology's impact. Artificial intelligence is changing the Institute’s economy in many ways, says Michael Carus, co-CEO of the nova-Institute. When it comes to the bioeconomy, CO₂ utilization, and recycling, AI has the potential to be a real game-changer because there is even greater scope for optimization here than in the fossil-based, linear world, he adds.
The Advisory Board brings together diverse perspectives from different sectors such as chemical and material industries that highlight how AI is speeding up the shift from fossil fuels to renewable carbon and driving innovation in polymers, bioplastics, and advanced recycling.
Representing global software companies, board members from the AI and Digital Solutions field represent global software companies and will focus on applying AI to optimize processes, predict maintenance needs, and forecast supply chains.
The board will also integrate the latest scientific findings in data analytics, machine learning, and industrial applications.
With its long-standing expertise in renewable carbon strategies, the bioeconomy, and sustainability, the nova-Institute is a key part of the board, represented by Lars Börger and Michael Carus, co-CEOs as well as Achim Raschka, Head of Technology & Markets.
