The Ambassador of Finland to Hungary, H.E. Mr. Markku Virri delivered inspiring words to the participants coming from the manufacturing and private sector, academia and associations and foundations interested in the topic of circular economy. Mr. Jyri Arponen, Senior Lead in Business Development from SITRA, the Finnish Innovation Fund, introduced the concept of circular economy and its relevance for the manufacturing industry. The presentation provided practical tips and know-how to the manufacturing industry to apply circular economy practices in their day-to-day activities by showcasing best practices.