Creating a circular economy requires new ways of doing business and delivering value into the economy, drawing deeply from the technical framework provided in the new ISO standings for the circular economy.

As we transform all aspects of how we live and work, design and build, consume and move, there are multiple ways that individuals, companies and governments can participate in this great redesign for a sustainable future. Providing either a synopsis or a deep dive into the technical aspects of the circular economy, Leyla can tailor this talk to ensure that the audience is educated and motivated to be involved in the global transformation. Topics include sustainable design, life cycle thinking, circular business strategies and examples of circular business solutions.

This talk shows how to go beyond the obvious to transform products and services to fit within the circular economy. 

Through a three-dimensional framework, Leyla shows companies and designers how to advance their sustainability journey through the operational, product and experiential impacts of what they do, providing practical tools and actions for understanding impacts, advancing sustainability and leveraging transformative change. 

In-depth explanations of eco-design, life cycle thinking, circular business strategies, sustainable supply chains or environmental policy are provided based on the audience demographics and length of talk.

With such rapid technological and cultural changes underway, this talk challenges the audience to consider the role of bias, environmental impacts and social ramifications of our new technology. How can we harness the power of tech to design and create the conditions for positive change instead of wasting more resources?

From dark patterning to implicit bias and the rapid ecological impact of AI, the tech sector is known for creating entirely new ways of directing and even manipulating users whilst obscuring the negative impacts. So, how can data and AI be used for good? This talk explores ways to tackle creative challenges and opportunities head-on through the power of positively disruptive technology, UX/UI, products, and AI. While also exploring some of the dangers to ensure that we use technology for the greater good.

The entire economy is fueled by resources extracted from nature, and it’s the linear system of production and waste that we are seeking to solve with more circular, regenerative ways of creating value in the economy.

Decoupling is one of the ways that businesses can build capital growth whilst reducing natural resource inputs.

The suite of nature-positive laws, design solutions, and technical opportunities will become more relevant as more policies come online to value nature, and more natural systems require regeneration.

This talk shows you what's happening and why you should take a nature-positive approach.

Consumer and regulatory demands ensure that products and services are designed in more sustainable ways. For too long, sustainability has been seen as a ‘nice-to-have’ or add-on option, although the landscape has changed significantly to require companies to take full accountability for the impacts of their actions. This talk introduces different sustainability movements in detail, such as ESG, the UN Sustainable

Development Goals and the circular economy, while also adding in the technical and practical aspects for advancing business and ensuring success. In this inspirational and motivational talk, Leyla challenges the audience to think differently about what sustainability can mean for them in work and life, and shares how to embrace the changes we need to bring about a more equitable and sustainable future.