- Date & Location: Istanbul, Türkiye, 09-11 February (3 working days)
- Local host: Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences and Cifal Istanbul-UNITAR
- Venue: Bahçeşehir University
,Çırağan Caddesi, No: 4 – 6, 34353 Beşiktaş / İstanbul
We are pleased to announce the Call for Trainers for the 3rd LIAISE COST Action Training School. This exciting event will gather Ph.D. students, early-career researchers, and professionals from across Europe to explore Industrial Symbiosis (IS) and its role in fostering sustainable, circular economies.
This Training School is designed for researchers, practitioners and stakeholders interested in turning Industrial Symbiosis opportunities intro practical and viable solutions. Building on the topics explored in the previous editions, this three-day programme focuses on the pathway from territorial analysis and resource mapping to feasibility assessment, stakeholder collaboration and implementation. Participants will explore an Industrial Symbiosis implementation methodology and learn how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can support the identification of potential synergies between companies and across territories.
Trainer Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking for expert trainers in Industrial Symbiosis who can deliver the following topics:
- Day 1: Mapping the Territory and Identifying Industrial Symbiosis Opportunities. Proposals should address the pathway from context analysis and area selection to resource mapping and synergy identification, including practical approaches to spatial analysis and the use of GIS.
- Day 2: Designing Safe, Sustainable and Collaborative Industrial Symbiosis Solutions. Proposals should address stakeholder engagement and facilitation, safety and sustainability considerations, and environmental assessment approaches supporting the development of Industrial Symbiosis solutions.
- Day 3: Building the Business Case and Planning Implementation. Proposals should address economic feasibility, business models, implementation requirements, governance arrangements and the development of an Industrial Symbiosis implementation roadmap.
Trainer Benefits
- Travel and accommodation expenses covered.
- Networking opportunities with top professionals and early-career researchers.
- Professional exposure in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Application Process
Interested trainers should submit the following:
- A brief CV outlining relevant experience (maximum 2 pages).
- A motivation letter explaining your expertise and why you would be a good fit for the Training School.
Application Deadline
Applications should be sent to liaisecostaction@gmail.com by 20 November 2026. The full call is available here.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to advancing knowledge in Industrial Symbiosis, shape the next generation of experts, and promote sustainable practices across Europe. We look forward to receiving your applications!