Manuel Maqueda

Special Program Instructor, Applied Circular Economics and Regenerative Economics, Harvard University. CEO of SUPER (Single-Use Plastics Elimination or Reduction).

English

Spanish

Travels from

Spain

Madrid

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

CEO

Collaborative economy

Corporate Social Responsability

design thinking

Environmental Policy

Future Trends

Innovación

lateral thinking

out of the box

Regenerative Economics

science

social entrepreneurship

Tendencias de futuro

transformation

waste management

About the Expert

Who Is Manuel Maqueda?

Manuel Maqueda is a renowned professor, speaker, and global innovator specializing in circular economy, sustainability, and regenerative innovation. He teaches applied circular economy at Harvard University and created a groundbreaking online course on circular economy at the University of California, Berkeley. His work focuses on restoring balance to living systems and reversing climate change, combining his sustainability expertise with practical approaches to business transformation and innovation.

What is his Background?

Manuel Maqueda is the cofounder of several initiatives and organizations dedicated to fighting plastic pollution and promoting regenerative economic models. These include the Plastic Pollution Coalition and SUPER (Single-Use Plastics Elimination or Reduction), the first professional tool for companies to measure, reduce, and certify their plastic footprint. He also founded Kumu Thrive, a consulting agency on circular economy based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Recognized as a global sustainability leader, Maqueda has advised prestigious organizations such as The Long Now Foundation, funded by Jeff Bezos, which promotes long-term thinking. He also explores how artificial intelligence can collaborate with human ingenuity to design regenerative solutions, notably as the cofounder of Viento.ai, a pioneering organization using AI to address climate disasters.

Manuel has also produced cultural and educational initiatives like the award-winning documentary *Albatross*, raising awareness about plastic pollution and its devastating environmental effects.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Manuel Maqueda’s talks are revealing and deeply inspiring. Combining scientific data with practical examples and impactful storytelling, he provides his audiences with a clear and hopeful vision of how innovation and the circular economy can transform businesses and society. His memorable style and ability to connect with audiences make him a highly sought-after speaker at international forums.

Selection of Conferences

Circular Economy and Innovation

Learn how the circular economy can transform traditional business models, reducing waste and generating sustainable value.

The Business Transition to Sustainability

A practical guide for business leaders looking to embed sustainability into the core of their operations and strategies.

Eliminating Single-Use Plastics

Discover innovative solutions to measure, reduce, and eliminate single-use plastics, with practical success stories.

Artificial Intelligence for Climate Disaster Response

Explore how AI can be a critical tool in proactively preventing and responding to climate change challenges.

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