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Join us for the second annual crQlr Summit, co-hosted by FabCafe Global branches in Japan, Toulouse and Mexico City!
At the crQlr Summit TOULOUSE, we invite crQlr Awards 2022 winners and Judges for presentations, a feedback panel, and a discussion on the theme, "Sustainable solutions for a Fab City".
Fri, February 17, 2023 UTC+02:00
21:00 – 23:00
Online Session
100
Free
About crQlr Summit
The crQlr Summit is being co-hosted by FabCafe Global in Japan, Toulouse and Mexico City.
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crQlr Summit TOULOUSE
The crQlr Awards 2022 brought together an international panel of Judges who selected 53 projects that demonstrate powerful interventions for the realization of a circular economy. In the crQlr Summit TOULOUSE, we will look at how these award winning projects push forward the circular economy, one key for the realization of the “Fab City”, through an open feedback session between winners and Judges. Join us to see how these changemakers approach the core missions of the Fab City Manifesto*, including economic growth and employment, local production, open source philosophy and more.
*See Fab City Manifesto
Introducing the “Fab City” at the FAB14+ in Paris and Toulouse, France
The 2018 Fab City Summit in Paris marked the opening event of FAB14+, the annual international gathering of the FabLab network. The FabLab network includes more than 1000 active members worldwide, all who share the aim to make “almost anything”. Following the Fab City Summit, FabCafe Toulouse and the Fab Lab, Artilect welcomed nearly 600 “Fabbers” for the Fab Conference, where Neil Gershenfeld, professor at MIT and inventor of the FabLab concept, revealed the global initiative of the “Fab City”, which proposes, a “transition towards productive and regenerative economies in regions and cities, driven by people.”
What is a “Fab City”?
Fab City proposes a new urban, economic, social and industrial model that relocalises production to the city and its bioregional context. It is a challenge to transform how we produce and consume (almost) everything. The provocation has grown into a global movement, which is facilitated by the Fab City Foundation, a Network of cities and a Collective of thinkers, makers, and innovators.(1)
The Fab City Challenge: “..The Fab City Global Initiative is enabling this shift away from the industrial paradigm of Product-in Trash-out, by enabling the return of manufacture to cities supported by a Data-in Data-out urban model.” (2)
1. https://fab.city/
2. https://fab.city/#our-approach
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“Photovoltaics is the energy source of the future, but also creates a massive waste stream. Biosphere Solar is a global collective developing a fair and circular solar panel. This way, we aim to set a new design standard for the solar industry, making circularity the norm. We are developing a modular PV module design, which can be disassembled for repair or refurbishment, can be upgraded with new technology, and can be recycled at high value at its end-of-life.”
Solar power plants in rural areas can be a blight on the landscape because they’re often unconnected to the circularity of the land. This is a wonderful project that promotes circularity by giving local people an open-sourced, decentralized and modular system to obtain just enough electricity for their own needs. Because the panels can be maintained and reused by each community, a distinctive local character is preserved.
“Open-Source Prize”, awarded by Kotaro Iwaoka, Hidakuma CEO
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“In 2018, the largest arrival of sargassum in history occurred in Mexico, leaving the coasts completely covered with marine desire. Nevertheless; the Blue Green Mexico company found a way to take advantage of it, turning the threat into building blocks: The sargablock. The sargablock was born with the intention to provide homes with it to local people of scarce resources, in this process local members of the community are often involved in the elaboration and crowdfunding process to cover the expenses of building this houses.”
…Sargassum is a massive growth on the tropical coast. The harmful algae bloom damages fragile coast and coral ecosystems. The experience of the Blue Green Mexico company might inspire other places that face the same algae problem to invent different products that adopt local needs. I look forward to having an exchange with them to understand their R&D process, the difficulties and prospectives.
Special Prize, comment by Lingchih Yang, Artilect Co-founder, FabCafe Toulouse Co-founder
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“The Mikafi roasting platform democratizes the cycle of coffee roasting by connecting farmers, local businesses and nature by technology. This digital service ecosystem contains a fully automated IoT roasting machine, a coffee management platform as well as a physical and digital coffee experience for consumers.”
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Lingchih Yang
Artilect FabLab Co-founder, FabCafe Toulouse Co-founder
Lingchih is the Co-founder of Artilect, which created the first FabLab in France in 2009, and the Co-founder of FabCafe Toulouse. The core value of Artilect is to democratize digital fabrication, empowering people to turn their ideas into reality. From 2015 to 2017 and again in 2019, Artilect organized a 4-day European-scale festival, the FabLab Festival. In summer 2018, Artilect hosted the 14th edition of FabLab International Conference, Fab14, and is a member of the Fab City Project. In 2015, Artilect joined the FabCafe global network which was a merveilleux step to achieve higher dynamism and creativity. Now, Artilect and FabCafe Toulouse are working on the 15 Global Challenges and are looking for new ideas that can improve the problems of today and create a better future.
Lingchih is the Co-founder of Artilect, which created the first FabLab in France in 2009, and the Co-founder of FabCafe Toulouse. The core value of Artilect is to democratize digital fabrication, empowering people to turn their ideas into reality. From 2015 to 2017 and again in 2019, Artilect organized a 4-day European-scale festival, the FabLab Festival. In summer 2018, Artilect hosted the 14th edition of FabLab International Conference, Fab14, and is a member of the Fab City Project. In 2015, Artilect joined the FabCafe global network which was a merveilleux step to achieve higher dynamism and creativity. Now, Artilect and FabCafe Toulouse are working on the 15 Global Challenges and are looking for new ideas that can improve the problems of today and create a better future.
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Yeliz Mert
Knowledge Sharing Coordinator at Global Landscapes Forum, crQlr Awards 2022 Judge
Yeliz is a social designer and catalyst experienced in social innovation, entrepreneurship, community action and ecosystem building. She holds 10+ years of accumulated knowledge in the areas of regenerative agriculture, circular economy, climate action and diversity & inclusion. Currently, she serves as Knowledge Sharing Coordinator at Global Landscapes Forum, where she uses digital space to enhance landscape restoration efforts worldwide, and to create pathways to turn knowledge sharing into action on the ground. Previously at B Lab Europe, she was responsible for network management, strategy, and climate initiatives. She also worked at Impact Hub Amsterdam as a Community Catalyst, and started a business in natural skincare. Yeliz holds a joint master’s degree in Sustainable Development, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Overall, Yeliz is a strong believer in the power of collaboration for a positive future.
Yeliz is a social designer and catalyst experienced in social innovation, entrepreneurship, community action and ecosystem building. She holds 10+ years of accumulated knowledge in the areas of regenerative agriculture, circular economy, climate action and diversity & inclusion. Currently, she serves as Knowledge Sharing Coordinator at Global Landscapes Forum, where she uses digital space to enhance landscape restoration efforts worldwide, and to create pathways to turn knowledge sharing into action on the ground. Previously at B Lab Europe, she was responsible for network management, strategy, and climate initiatives. She also worked at Impact Hub Amsterdam as a Community Catalyst, and started a business in natural skincare. Yeliz holds a joint master’s degree in Sustainable Development, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Overall, Yeliz is a strong believer in the power of collaboration for a positive future.
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Amorpol Huvanandana
Co-founder of moreloop, crQlr Awards 2022 Judge
Amorpol Huvanandana is the Co-founder of moreloop.ws, a curated online database of surplus high quality fabrics. moreloop provides a one-stop service for customers, fashion labels, and corporations alike to breathe new life into upcycled fabrics. Over 50 brands have started and sustainably sourced their business through obtaining high-quality fabrics at reasonable prices with moreloop.
Since 2018, moreloop has upcycled 40 tons of fabric, preventing over 630 tons of CO2 emissions. Amorpol is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Sustainability under the Thai Startup Association and co-founded a Series A fresh ingredient marketplace startup. While starting moreloop, Amorpol leveraged his 15 year experience in the financial industry to lead a research team aimed at tackling Thailand’s PET and aluminium material flow under GA circular, a circular economy consultancy firm based in Singapore. Currently, Amorpol is a subcommittee member for the Thai circular economy strategic fund under the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
Amorpol Huvanandana is the Co-founder of moreloop.ws, a curated online database of surplus high quality fabrics. moreloop provides a one-stop service for customers, fashion labels, and corporations alike to breathe new life into upcycled fabrics. Over 50 brands have started and sustainably sourced their business through obtaining high-quality fabrics at reasonable prices with moreloop.
Since 2018, moreloop has upcycled 40 tons of fabric, preventing over 630 tons of CO2 emissions. Amorpol is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Sustainability under the Thai Startup Association and co-founded a Series A fresh ingredient marketplace startup. While starting moreloop, Amorpol leveraged his 15 year experience in the financial industry to lead a research team aimed at tackling Thailand’s PET and aluminium material flow under GA circular, a circular economy consultancy firm based in Singapore. Currently, Amorpol is a subcommittee member for the Thai circular economy strategic fund under the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
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Perine Fleury
Biosphere Solar Co-founder, Network Development Lead
Perine Fleury is a researcher in climate science and circular systems with a background in project management and development of local plastic recycling systems. Finishing her Master thesis on Open-Source Hardware projects and the energy transition, she is passionate about ensuring a rapid, transparent energy transition. Perine is co-founder of Biosphere Solar, and Network Development Lead. She asks the questions no one dare ask, and she is a real community builder, respecting everyone’s personal values and linking them to the values behind the Biosphere community, in order to co-create a great working experience. Perine holds a BSc from the Maastricht Science Programme and a MSc in Industrial Ecology.
Perine Fleury is a researcher in climate science and circular systems with a background in project management and development of local plastic recycling systems. Finishing her Master thesis on Open-Source Hardware projects and the energy transition, she is passionate about ensuring a rapid, transparent energy transition. Perine is co-founder of Biosphere Solar, and Network Development Lead. She asks the questions no one dare ask, and she is a real community builder, respecting everyone’s personal values and linking them to the values behind the Biosphere community, in order to co-create a great working experience. Perine holds a BSc from the Maastricht Science Programme and a MSc in Industrial Ecology.
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Omar Vázquez Sánchez
Founder of Sargablock,
Omar Vázquez Sánchez, or Señor Sargazo or Mr. Sargassum, came up with the idea of making bricks with sargassum in 2018, when he was already selling the seaweed as a fertilizer to customers at his nursery. He completed his first sargablock building – which was modeled after his grandmother’s small home – soon after. He now runs a brickmaking operation in Puerto Morelos, a coastal city south of Cancún.
Omar Vázquez Sánchez, or Señor Sargazo or Mr. Sargassum, came up with the idea of making bricks with sargassum in 2018, when he was already selling the seaweed as a fertilizer to customers at his nursery. He completed his first sargablock building – which was modeled after his grandmother’s small home – soon after. He now runs a brickmaking operation in Puerto Morelos, a coastal city south of Cancún.
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Marius Disler
Co-Founder and CEO of Mikafi
With a background in both business administration and design, Marius Disler brings a unique perspective to his role as the founder of Mikafi. Driven by a vision to create a company that fosters an ecosystem approach, he is dedicated to building strong partnerships with suppliers, distributors, and retailers along the entire supply chain. His goal is to create a seamless and sustainable coffee experience, one that prioritizes both the human experience and the health of the environment. With Mikafi, Marius Disler aims to redefine the industry and set a new standard for coffee excellence, both in quality and in sustainability.
With a background in both business administration and design, Marius Disler brings a unique perspective to his role as the founder of Mikafi. Driven by a vision to create a company that fosters an ecosystem approach, he is dedicated to building strong partnerships with suppliers, distributors, and retailers along the entire supply chain. His goal is to create a seamless and sustainable coffee experience, one that prioritizes both the human experience and the health of the environment. With Mikafi, Marius Disler aims to redefine the industry and set a new standard for coffee excellence, both in quality and in sustainability.
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Kelsie Stewart
FabCafe CCO
Kelsie joined Loftwork and FabCafe in 2017 and oversees the FabCafe Global network. In FabCafes across Asia, Europe and America, Kelsie strategizes and aligns Fab synergies to empower everyone to take the initiative to make and share their ideas with local and global communities. Kelsie is also the Tokyo organizer for the Global Goals Jam (GGJ), a two-day designathon and community which aims to create short term solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. Kelsie has organized sustainability and design thinking workshops in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Kelsie joined Loftwork and FabCafe in 2017 and oversees the FabCafe Global network. In FabCafes across Asia, Europe and America, Kelsie strategizes and aligns Fab synergies to empower everyone to take the initiative to make and share their ideas with local and global communities. Kelsie is also the Tokyo organizer for the Global Goals Jam (GGJ), a two-day designathon and community which aims to create short term solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. Kelsie has organized sustainability and design thinking workshops in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
About the crQlr Awards
Launched in 2021 by FabCafe Global and Loftwork as Japan’s first award in the field of circular design, the crQlr Awards aim at supporting the future-designers who are working toward the implementation of circular economy systems. Our goal is to nurture a community where players can connect across industries and countries and share knowledge and technologies in order to uncover potential and create new value.
How can we develop impactful circular systems in a wildly diverse world? FabCafe branches across different countries have proven that long lasting change often starts small and responds to the specific needs of local communities. Thus, in its second edition, the crQlr Awards have introduced the FabCafe Global Special Prize, which will highlight bottom-up activities aimed at solving community issues.
Organizers
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FabCafe Global
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Loftwork, Inc.
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AWRD
Sponsors
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Ideas for Good
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Circular Economy Hub
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21:00 – 21:05
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Introduction
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21:05 – 21:35
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Self introductions from the crQlr Awards 2022 Judges
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21:35 – 22:20
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Presentations by the crQlr Awards 2022 Winners
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22:20 – 22:50
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Open feedback session, Cross talk moderated by Kelsie Stewart
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22:50 – 23:00
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Wrap up and Closing
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Date & Time
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Fri, February 17, 2023 21:00 – 23:00 UTC+02:00
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Venue
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Online Session
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Fee
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Free
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Capacity
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100
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Organizers & Sponsors
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Organizers: FabCafe Global, Loftwork, Inc., AWRD
Sponsors: Ideas for Good, Circular Economy Hub