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Parallel Session: Tackling the challenges ahead will require actions that are sustainable and permanent. We must move from a linear to a circular economy where materials and products are exploited at its highest utility and value. In these terms the Circular Economy will play a crucial role among cities, companies and every player and institution involved in fields of urban development and evolution. This session will consist of various experts and points of view. MODERATOR Arnau Queralt Director - Advisory Council for Sustainable Development - Government of Catalonia Barcelona - Spain SPEAKERS Matthew Pencharz Deputy Mayor for Environment & Energy - Greater London Authority (GLA) London - United Kingdom Jeff Merritt Director of Innovation - City of New York New York City - USA James Pennington Specialist, Circular Economy Initiative - World Economic Forum Geneva - Switzerland Cécile Faraud Circular Economy Lead - Peterborough City Council Peterborough - United Kingdom Paz Nachón Lopez Director Accenture Strategy Sustainability Services - Accenture Strategy Madrid - Spain