Tim Janßen

Co-Founder and Executive Director
Cradle to Cradle NGO
Germany

Tim Janßen is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cradle to Cradle NGO. Since 2012, he has worked to establish Cradle to Cradle as both a school of thought and a design concept in business and politics, while leading flagship projects such as the C2C LAB in Berlin.

For around ten years, he has been a sought-after expert on Cradle to Cradle innovation, circular business models and green entrepreneurship. He regularly speaks at events, contributes as a guest commentator and interview partner in print and digital media, and engages with political decision-makers. He also teaches at several German universities.

Sessions

5 Sep 2026 – 11:00

Dream Stage (Hall 25)

45 min

From e-waste to value: Creating value beyond the first sale

Repair and refurbishment are becoming strategic business drivers. Discover how longer product and parts lifecycles can create value across the appliance industry.

Track: Smart & Sustainable Living

Speakers

Carine Chardon
Managing Director, GFU Home & Consumer Electronics GmbH

Tim Janßen
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Cradle to Cradle NGO

Dr. Lennart Osthoff
CEO/ Founder, Repartly GmbH

Rebecca Steinhage
Executive Director, Miele & Cie. KG

Brendan Lenane
COO, EURONICS Deutschland eG

Marc Semmler
(Moderator)
Moderator, Marc Semmler

Language: English

More information

Circular Economy

Right to Repair

Home Appliances

IFA Next

6 Sep 2026 – 12:30

Hall 25 / H25-161

60 min

Circular Design in Practice: C2C Strategy & Live Repair Challenge

Turn Cradle to Cradle into a competitive edge! Discover how C2C NGO & SHIFT are driving circular electronics. Put modular repairability to the test in our hands-on Live Repair Challenge.

Track: Smart & Sustainable Living

Speakers