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EuRIC Textiles - Connecting the Knots for a Circular Future

Join us on 21 November 2023 from 14:00 to 19:00 at the Bluepoint Building in Brussels for the event "EuRIC Textiles – Connecting the Knots for a Circular Future."

This event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the path towards a more sustainable and circular textile sector. Through insightful presentations, interactive panel discussions, and networking opportunities, we aim to foster collaboration and exchange ideas that will shape the future of textiles. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the transformative journey towards sustainability!

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  • 13:00 - 14:00

    Registration

    14:00 - 14:30

    • Opening & welcoming by Mariska Boer, EuRIC Textiles President
     
    • Keynote opening by Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Circular Economy Director (DG ENV) - European Commission

     

    • Keynote presentation by Sanna Due, Circular economy and Waste prevention Expert - European Environment Agency (EEA)

    14:30 - 15:30

    Panel Discussion 1: Building blocks for circularity

     

    • Vincenzo Gente, Policy Officer - DG Environment, European Commission

     

    • Laura Ducoulombier, Consultant - Refashion

     

    • Marta Inchausti Moya, Public Affairs Manager - Global Fashion Agenda

     

    • Mariska Boer, President - VHT & EuRIC Textiles

     

    • Josse Kunst, CCO - Cure Polyester Rejuvenation

     15:30 - 15:45

     Coffee Break

     15:45 - 16:05

     EU-funded project and funding opportunities

     

    •  Evelien Dils, SCIRT Project Coordinator

     16:05 - 16:30

     Presentation Circularity for footwear

     

    •  Jérôme Pero, Secretary General - FESI

     16:30 - 17:30

     Panel Discussion 2: Design for circularity 
     
    •  Mauro Scalia, Director Sustainable Businesses -  Euratex

     

    •  Luca Boniolo, Programme Manager - ECOS

     

    •  Rawaa Ammar, Chief Sustainability & Impact Officer - Resortecs

     

    •  Isabelle Maurizi, Public Policy Manager - C&A

     

    •  Ana Rodes, Head of Sustainability - Recover

    17:30 - 19:00

    Networking & Cocktails

     

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When & Where

21 November 2023

14:00 - 19:00

BLUEPOINT
BD AUGUSTE REYERS 80
1030 BRUSSELS
BELGIUM