Rebuilding Infrastructure: Circular Construction

Join us during San Francisco Climate Week for a deep dive into how circularity is reshaping the future of civil infrastructure. Hosted by Mind the Bridge, this session brings together global corporates, startups, and investors driving the transition toward more sustainable, resource-efficient construction. As infrastructure demand accelerates worldwide, the pressure to reduce material waste, emissions, and lifecycle costs is forcing a shift from linear to circular construction models. What was once a niche sustainability initiative is now becoming a strategic priority for leading engineering and construction firms. This event explores what circular infrastructure looks like in practice and how leading players are already deploying it at scale. For corporates & infrastructure leaders: Understand what is already possible today in circular construction, how peers are implementing it globally, and connect with leading solutions ready for deployment. For builders & innovators: Plug into a highly curated network of corporates, startups, and operators driving real adoption in circular infrastructure. For climate tech enthusiasts: Discover emerging opportunities at the intersection of sustainability and construction, and where innovation is gaining real traction. This event is part of the Mind the Bridge Silicon Valley Summit 2026. Agenda 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Doors Open & Networking time 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | Opening: Circular Infrastructure Landscape Presentation of Mind the Bridge’s latest report on circular infrastructure, covering key technologies, market trends, and regional dynamics shaping the transition. Featuring: Bruno Campi Laib, Strategy Consultant at Mind the Bridge 9:20 AM – 9:40 AM | Corporate Spotlight: Acciona A candid executive conversation on how Acciona is advancing circular construction in civil infrastructure. Expect real-world use cases, lessons learned, and remaining challenges. Featuring: Telmo Pérez Luaces, Chief Innovation & Digital at Acciona Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO at Mind the Bridge 9:40 AM – 9:55 AM | Quick Recharge 9:55 AM – 10:35 AM | Panel: Startups Enabling Circular Construction A curated group of startups showcase technologies enabling circularity across the construction value chain, with a focus on real-world adoption, investment signals, and scalability. Featuring: Keith Krugh, Chief Manufacturing Officer at Fortera Brent Constantz, Founder & CEO at Blue Planet Systems Apoorv Sinha, Cofounder & President at Carbon Upcycling Technologies Kathleen Egan, CEO & Co-Founder at Ecomedes Alice Leung, Principal at Brick & Mortar [Moderator] 10:35 AM – 11:15 AM | Panel: Circular Construction — A Global Perspective A discussion with leading global corporates on the key ingredients to accelerate adoption: materials, policies, and technologies; with insights from different geographies. Featuring: Aki Manda, Technology Development Manager at Kajima Corey J Zollinger, Director Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions at Cemex Anton Ricafort, Innovation Director Americas at Acciona Aaron Anderson, Director of Innovation at ex-Swinerton [Moderator] 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking Why Attend From Strategy to Execution: Learn how leading infrastructure players are moving circular construction from concept to deployment. Global Leaders in One Room: Engage with top-tier corporates and innovators shaping circular infrastructure across regions. The Circular Construction Ecosystem: Engage with leading corporates, startups, and innovators shaping the future of circular infrastructure. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.