Wednesday, May 21

Next Lap Summit | The Race to Circularity

Discover how end-of-life tyres are reshaping industries, and how companies are embracing circular economy.

By Beta-i Collaborative Innovation

Date and time

Wednesday, May 21 · 2 - 7pm WEST

Location

Vandelli Botanical Garden

E Calçada do Galvão 1400-171 Lisboa Portugal

Agenda

2:30 PM

Opening & Welcome

Beta-i

ValorPneu

2:40 PM

Keynote Speech - The Circularity Landscape

3:05 PM

Startups in Scene - Stories Behind the Pilots

Startups

A panel featuring startups from the NextLap, they'll reflect on the impact of their solutions and how the circular ecosystem can build on these innovations

3:25 PM

Coffee Break

3:50 PM

Perspectives from Bondalti & Infraestruturas de Portugal

Bondalti

Infraestruturas de Portugal

As two of the leading partners of NextLap, Bondalti and Infraestruturas de Portugal will share how they are working with circular solutions and end-of-life tyres.

4:10 PM

Keynote Speech - Shaping the Future of Circularity

Ana Milhazes

Co-Founder Nomads & Pirates | EU Climate Pact Ambassador

4:35 PM

Innovators Fair & Cocktail

Let's wrap up the day with a relaxed cocktail moment, featuring music and networking in a naturally beautiful venue.

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

NextLap, sponsored by ValorPneu and powered by Beta-i, is an innovation platform focused on giving new life to end-of-life tyres (ELT). Now in its third edition, the program has connected startups, corporates, and academia to co-develop high-impact pilot projects.

Over the past three years, NextLap has brought together more than 30 startups and 5 corporate partners to explore synergies between ELT-based innovations and real market challenges. Its mission has been to support and scale solutions that transform an often-overlooked material - tyres - into valuable resources.

NextLap Summit brings this mission to the stage - and expands it. The event not only highlights the role of end-of-life tyres in waste management and circularity but also opens space for broader discussions around innovation in sustainability.

Whether you work directly with tyres, are building circular solutions in other sectors, or are simply someone committed to sustainability, this event is for you. No matter your background, you’re welcome to join the conversation and help shape a more sustainable future.

Frequently asked questions

Who can attend the NextLap Summit?

The event is open to everyone interested in circularity, innovation, and sustainability - from startups, corporates, and researchers to public decision-makers and individuals committed to building a more sustainable future. You don’t need to be part of the NextLap program to attend.

What can I expect from the event?

Talks, a startup fair, and networking. It’s a chance to connect with key players, explore real solutions, and get inspired. The day wraps up with a cocktail, music, and great company in a naturally beautiful venue.

Organized by

Beta-i Collaborative Innovation