Lead Facilitator: Jess Berliner
Support: Alistair Daynes

This full-day masterclass offers a practical introduction to innovation through the lens of biomimicry – an approach that looks to nature for inspiration to solve complex human challenges.

Biomimicry provides a transformative framework for innovation. By rethinking how we define and frame problems, and by learning from nature’s time-tested strategies, participants will explore how to design solutions that are not only effective, but also resilient, adaptive, and aligned with life on Earth.

At the core of biomimicry lies curiosity – observation, diverse perspectives, and critical and creative thinking. These essential skills, often overlooked in traditional education and business, are reintroduced in this masterclass to help participants generate more meaningful and impactful solutions.

Through engaging inputs and hands-on exercises, participants will:

• Gain a solid understanding of biomimicry principles, concepts, and real-world applications
• Experience learning directly from nature during a practical session in a nearby park
• Apply biomimicry tools and methods to their own projects or challenges

Inspired by nature’s elegant and life-friendly solutions, participants will be encouraged to rethink conventional approaches, challenge existing assumptions, and elevate their standards for innovation.

By the end of the masterclass, participants will have developed practical, lifelong skills to:

• Reframe challenges more effectively
• Identify and translate insights from nature into innovative solutions
• Apply biomimicry thinking across different contexts
• Create resilient, adaptive, and forward-looking innovations

Learning Outcomes

• Increased awareness and understanding of biomimicry, its principles, and applications
• Hands-on experience applying biomimicry in a real-world, nature-based setting
• Practical application of biomimicry to participants’ own projects or ideas

Participants will receive a certificate issued by Learn Biomimicry, co-branded with 4InnoPipe2 and Flames@SmileHigh.

Meet the Facilitators

Jess Berliner

Co-founder and Director of Product, Learn Biomimicry

Jess Berliner leads the development of learning experiences at Learn Biomimicry, guiding professionals worldwide through transformative biomimicry journeys. With over a decade of experience working with Biomimicry South Africa, she has helped grow a vibrant community through workshops, training, and public speaking.

Her work spans corporates, startups, and non-profits, with a focus on materials design, functional morphology, and cross-industry innovation. Jess is passionate about unlocking curiosity and empowering individuals to drive meaningful change.

A Nature-Inspired entrepreneur working for a wilder world. 

Alistair Daynes

Alistair Daynes is a craftsman, systems builder, entrepreneur blending creativity, design and good business with the natural world.

As a Biomimicry Practitioner, he looks to nature for innovation. As a systems builder he seeks to solve wicked problems and build antifragile businesses. As an entrepreneur he looks to craft for profit and nature positive businesses. 

Alistair stands as a Managing Director for Learn Biomimicry, co-founded of ReWild Africa, and has helped facilitate and mentor 100+ of biomimics, entrepreneurs and startups.

His philosophy of do what you love, do what you’re good at, do what the world needs, and do what you can be paid for has always stood him in good stead.

Who Should Attend?

• Innovation leaders and managers
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Designers, strategists, and creatives
• Sustainability and transformation professionals
• Anyone looking to rethink how they approach problem-solving

Event Details

Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Zagreb School of Economice and Management, Ulica Filipa Vukasovića 1, Zagreb
Format: Onsite & Online