1st Edition of the Course: “Economics : A Circular Approach to Strategic Autonomy and Industrial Competitiveness”
1ST EDITION
“Economics : A Pathway to Strategic Autonomy and Industrial Competitiveness”
Dates: November 23, 24, and 26, 2026; time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The energy transition presents an opportunity for the industry to move toward more sustainable models while simultaneously strengthening its competitiveness. In a context marked by evolving markets, regulatory pressure, and the need to secure strategic raw materials and components, the circular “ Economics ” is establishing itself as a tool core topic to make better use of resources, reduce dependencies, and generate new opportunities for value. Its implementation allows for the integration of sustainability, efficiency, and
strategic autonomy, contributing to a more prepared and future-oriented energy industry.
The Chair Repsol Foundation’s Energy Transition Program at the University of Navarra is organizing this course with an executive and applied focus, aimed at professionals interested in incorporating circular Economics into business and industrial strategy. Through real-world experiences and emerging trends, the program will offer a practical vision for fostering a more competitive, resilient, and sustainable energy industry.
SYLLABUS
November 23, 2026
The Role of the Circular " Economics " in Industrial Competitiveness and Collaboration
● Elisabeth Viles, Professor at the School of Engineering TECNUN- University of Navarra and Director of the Chair of Economics Applied Circular Economy for Competitive Industry
Repsol Foundation at the University of Navarra.
● Ruth Yerga, Coordinator of the network of Chairs Repsol Foundation
Repsol.
● Daniel Martín-Montalvo Álvarez, Head of Unit for Circular Economy, Finance, and Indicators at the European Environment Agency
● David Pérez Gonzalo, General Manager , Project Manager at Repsol
2November 4, 2026
Materials, Technologies, and Value Chains for a Circular Energy Industry
● Enrique Aymerick, researcher , an expert in wastewater treatment, waste management, and the circular Economics at the University of Navarra
● Arturo Gisbert, ProjectGeneral Manager at Repsol
● Olga Martín, Director of Aclima – Basque Environment Cluster
November 26, 2026
Industrial Symbiosis: Markets, Value Chains, and Circular Solutions
● Aizea Astor, Senior Manager of Legal Affairs and Public Policy at FEAD (Europeanassociation of Waste Management).
● Raquel Sánchez Magdaleno, General Manager : The Role of Differentiation and Circularity Chemistry
● Carmen Jaca, Professorat the University of Navarra –Tecnun
● Elisabeth Viles, Professor at the School of Engineering TECNUN — University of Navarra and Director of the Repsol Foundation’s “ Chair ” ( Economics ) on Circular Economy Applied to Competitive Industry at the University of Navarra
Date
November 23, 2026
Place
Online