Le Frühstück French Tech #13 - Spie x Circular Place

For this new edition, La French Tech Düsseldorf is delighted to welcome you at SPIE with Circular Place.

1️⃣ What’s the plan?

We’ll meet at the inspiring EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf a place where ideas are conceived, implemented and tested for their success. 🚀
After a short introduction to SPIE’s safety culture and workplace standards, André Schimmel's keynote will provide insights into SPIE Germany’s strategic vision, growth ambitions and role in supporting the energy transition and digital transformation.
Then Circular Place a French Tech Startup, part of the Impact Germany Program from Business France, will showcase how technology can unlock new value from unused equipment, reduce waste and support companies in achieving their sustainability and ESG objectives.

2️⃣ What will happen during the breakfast?

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Arrival, Networking Breakfast & Welcome Coffee

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Opening Remarks by La French Tech Düsseldorf (5 min)

SPIE Safety Briefing (standard procedure) (5 min)

SPIE Keynote: Strategy & Growth
Presented by André Schimmel (25 min)

Circular Place introduction and use case session (30 min)

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Networking & Buffet

Optional Campus Tour (45 min)

Including the Dome, Terrace and Interior Balcony

⚠️ The number of participants being limited, we kindly ask you to cancel your ticket in advance if you know you won't be able to make it! Thank you 🙏

We are looking forward to meeting you at the breakfast ! 💫

La French Tech Düsseldorf team

3️⃣ About La French Tech Düsseldorf 🐓

La French Tech Düsseldorf is a unique ecosystem that brings together French startups, investors, decision makers and community builders in Düsseldorf & NRW. Our primary mission is to give entrepreneurs access to all the information and contacts they need to explore and develop their activities in Germany with a specific focus on the NRW startups and tech ecosystem, gathered in one place.

We help all members of the ecosystem to create exchanges and grow in Germany and in France: direct access to experts and networking opportunities with key players. We speed connections with local startups and scale-ups by bringing together companies, startups, investors, events, and organizations.

4️⃣ About Circular ¨Place ♻️

Think of it as a B2B version of Kleinanzeigen for companies: a smart SaaS platform that helps businesses give unused equipment and assets a second life by reusing, selling, donating or recycling them in a traceable and efficient way.

5️⃣ About SPIE

SPIE Germany is a leading multi technical services provider supporting companies and public institutions in the energy transition and digital transformation. The company delivers solutions for energy infrastructure, smart buildings, industrial facilities, telecommunications, IT services, mobility and sustainable operations.

Innovation and digitalization are at the heart of SPIE’s strategy. The company leverages digital technologies, automation, data driven solutions, smart infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud and IT services to improve efficiency, optimize operations and create long term value for customers. Through continuous innovation, digital transformation programs and collaborations with startups, research institutions and technology partners, SPIE helps shape a more connected, sustainable and intelligent future.