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Circular Economy SMEs across Europe - Good practices Barcelona - Bottrop - Dublin

Circular Economy in ICT and Electronics

24 May 14:00-16:00 CET


We are increasingly surrounded by complex electronic products that we interact with in many, if not most, of our daily activities. We use smartphones and computers, kitchen aids and washing machines, specialized medical devices and even wearables like battery-powered shoes. These devices have become an essential part of our lives and integrating them into a circular economy is crucial for the future.

A circular approach to ICT and electronics, i.e. smarter design, longer use, remanufacturing and eventually recycling of products, significantly reduces global pressure on rare natural resources. At the same time, changing the perception of e-waste to be a high-value resource can prevent pollution and mitigate climate change. The global shift towards a circular economy for ICT and electronics requires creativity and innovation in areas such as design, business models and reverse logistics.

During our CE Tour travel stop on ICT & Electronics, hosted by Flanders, we will meet European companies that have taken up the challenge of working with electronics in a circular economy. We will hear about hands-on experiences from various angles at the interface of electronics and circular economy and engage in a panel discussion with these pioneers. 


Agenda

14:00 Welcome

Katharina Desmet, Flanders Investment & Trade

14:10 Keynote: ICT & electronics as key enablers for Europe's Green and Digital "Twin" Transition

Yoko Dams, Research Team lead Circular Economy at the Flemish research institute VITO NV

14:25 Introduction video with circular company examples
14:35 Good practices from SMEs across Europe:
14:50 Panel discussion

The five European SMEs about circular design, the future of a green economy, current and forthcoming legislation on design and repair and much more
moderated by Pieter Demaeght, Flanders Investment & Trade

15:20 Questions from the audience
15:30 Matchmaking opportunities with b2match and upcoming events of the CE Tour
15:40 Summary and good bye

Please view here the recording of the full webinar

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Germany 86
Spain 57
Netherlands 25
Belgium 20
Hungary 18
Switzerland 9
France 8
Sweden 8
Poland 7
Chile 7
Austria 5
Canada 5
United Kingdom 5
Türkiye 5
Portugal 4
Mexico 4
Ireland 3
Norway 3
Brazil 2
Estonia 2
Colombia 2
Slovenia 2
Indonesia 2
Denmark 1
Moldova, Republic Of 1
South Africa 1
Nigeria 1
China 1
Italy 1
Israel 1
India 1
Iran, Islamic Republic Of 1
Morocco 1
Greece 1
Ghana 1
United States 1
Peru 1
El Salvador 1
Argentina 1
Latvia 1
Jamaica 1
Total 307
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Company / SME 98
Start-up 56
Other 29
Association/Agency 25
University 25
Authority/Government 25
R&D Institute 25
Large company 23
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