Networking Event RE:DESIGN Making the circular economy happen
Designing sustainable products is key to ensuring a transition to a more sustainable future and unlocking new opportunities for your business.
That sounds intriguing, but how can your company get started with ecodesign in a practical way?
Join technology federation Agoria, POM Limburg, and stakeholders from all Belgian regions and sectors for an in-depth exploration of the world of ecodesign during the national RE:DESIGN event on Tuesday, February 18.
This unique networking event highlights the positive impact of ecodesign on your business operations through inspiring testimonials from Belgian companies and practical tools to help you take immediate action.
Discover how ecodesign fosters circularity and enables innovative business models by making products repairable, upgradeable, and adaptable to concepts like the sharing economy and ‘product-as-a-service.’
The participating stakeholders: Agoria, Essencia, Fedustria, Flanders DC, Flanders Make, Möbius, NBN, Plastiwin, Pôle Mecatech, POM Limburg, Sirris, Flanders Circular, VLAIO, VITO and Wallonie Design, are ready to support you in achieving your ecodesign ambitions.
Program
12:00 | Registration & welcome lunch
13:30 | Introduction
13:45 | Keynotes and panel discussion on eco-design legislation, standardisation and sustainability impact measurement
- Karine Van Doorsselaer, Senior lecturer in materials science and ecodesign at UAntwerp
- Olivier Wathelet, Founder & manager at Users matter
14:40 | Coffee break & Networking
15:15 | Breakout sessions
3 time slots with 1 choice from 4 themes each:
- Design for as-a-service in B2B cases
- Ecodesign in manufacturing processen
- Ecodesign tools
- Circular value network design
- Material selection in ecodesign (testimonials of Zweko Optics & Trinseo, Paulussen Houthandel en Reynaers Aluminium)
- Modular design & design for repair in B2C cases
- Design, an unexpected part of the solution
17:20 | Conclusions
17:30 | Networking drink and matchmaking
The Re:design event will be held in English due to its national character.
*Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
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