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In order to enrich content and dissemination, the project hosts 3 international conferences and workshops in the Netherlands, Hungary, and Germany, bringing together managers, consultants, business owners, and everyone interested in ESG business model innovation. Each event includes interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, focused on sharing knowledge, best practices, and strategies for sustainable, values-driven ESG business model transformation
Austria
Austria
University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna
University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna
In the framework of our first transnational Erasmus+ meeting, we delivered an ESG Business Model Innovation Training Course with a focus on Circular Economy for the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna between January 9 and 14, 2025.
The three-day training engaged 25 students and future managers from the Master’s programme European Economy and Business Management and was conducted in collaboration with Circular Economy expert Mag. Karin Huber-Heim.
Participants developed ESG- and Circular Economy–driven business model innovation strategies for three Austrian companies through a mix of theory sessions, group work, desk research, business case interviews, and result presentations. Successful participants received a Business Model Innovation Certificate, enhancing their CVs and career prospects
Netherlands
Netherlands
Mariënkroon Summer Conference
In the context of our second transnational Erasmus+ meeting, the Mariënkroon Summer Conference 2025 was held from June 11 to 13, 2025 at the Abdijhof Mariënkroon conference centre in Nieuwkuijk, the Netherlands. The conference brought together 30 international participants under the title Thriving People, Thriving Businesses, Thriving Planet, in cooperation with Sophia University (Italy) and the Economy of Communion network.
The first two days featured content creation workshops, a webinar, and an ESG Business Model Innovation management training. During this training, the innovation methodology developed by our team was applied by 13 managers, consultants, and lateral thinkers to the ESG business model innovation of three organizations, combining theory, group work, speed-innovation sessions, and result presentations.
The third day focused on an in-depth exploration of ESG-aligned leadership
Hungary
Hungary
Budapest - Conference
In the framework of our third transnational Erasmus conference, the IMPACT MORNING - Impact & ESG event took place on January 13, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary. The event brought together ESG experts, consultants, academics, impact investors, and practitioners under the guiding theme “Impact investing cannot be done without real ESG”
The event focused on values-based ESG business model innovation and impact investment, highlighting the evolution of corporate responsibility and the strategic integration of ESG into organisational strategy. Through keynote presentations and applied business model examples, participants explored how ESG can move beyond compliance toward long-term value creation and measurable impact.
Key topics included ESG business model innovation, impact investment, and circular economy transformation, supported by real-life cases from various industries. The event emphasised collaboration, co-creation, and the role of businesses and investors in driving sustainable transformation.
The Budapest event built on the outcomes of previous Erasmus+ events and further strengthened international collaboration around values-driven ESG innovation and impact-oriented business models.
Germany
Germany
Germany
September 2026
Webinars
Discover our series of three webinars on ESG business model innovation. These sessions are designed to provide managers and entrepreneurs with practical insights and tools to drive sustainable business transformation. You will have the opportunity to learn about the project, explore the methods and tools of ESG innovation, and gain useful content for applying ESG principles to your business models.
Webinar 1: - Introduction
Explore a values-based approach to business model transformation aligned with ESG requirements. Learn about the upcoming handbook, purpose-driven innovation, and how sustainability and co-creation can drive impact and competitive advantage
Webinar 2: Deep Dive – Selected Tools
This session explores practical tools and methods to build a successful ESG-aligned strategy for an organization, presented in the handbook, such as the 3D Business Model approach, the value chain analysis and the circular economy. Participants will gain hands-on insights based on detailed explanations and case studies
Webinar 3: Deep Dive – Designing Innovation Workshops
Coming in the 2nd quarter of 2026
This session equips participants with the skills to design and lead ESG-focused innovation workshops. It covers key phases, roles, materials, and methods, enriched with lessons learned from pilot courses and best practices.
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University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna, Austria
University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna, Austria
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Marienkroon Conference Netherlands
Marienkroon Conference Netherlands
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IMPACT MORNING
Budapest, Hungary
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German Conference
German Conference
Upcoming
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