Trial and Error
In the ‘Trial and Error’ session, Willem Swager, Director of Finance and Operations for Patagonia, EMEA, will share practical examples and valuable insights from Patagonia’s experience that will inspire you to embrace sustainable initiatives and find your own path to responsible entrepreneurship. Patagonia has been a successful company for over 50 years, proving that doing the right things from the start can be profitable. The proof is in the pudding: who better to inspire you to do things differently and better than Patagonia?
Be inspired by the proven successes and learn from the challenges Patagonia has overcome. This session offers you the unique opportunity to learn from an industry leader that is committed to both social and environmental responsibility.
At Patagonia, Willem is dedicated to systematically addressing the devastating impact of the industry through Patagonia programs, industry collaborations and mentoring a new generation of responsible entrepreneurs.
Willem is a visionary leader with extensive experience in the apparel industry. He focuses on circularity and rapidly scaling up repair across Europe. Patagonia was crucial in setting up the United Repair Centre network of repair facilities, in collaboration with Makers Unite and the Amsterdam Economic Board. This network promotes social impact and environmental awareness, changing customer behaviour towards repair and conscious consumption.
Preview program
- Kick-off eventARENA TWO, 10:00 am - 10:15 am
- Transforming MindsetsARENA TWO, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmEmbracing Circular Business
Models in Textiles
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With:
Valerie Boiten
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Freek Snijders
Decathlon
Krispijn Faddegon
Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Anne-Laure Lambert
Patagonia
Bianca Streng
Moderator - Circular procurementARENA TWO, 11:00 am - 12:30 pmPowered by ClickNL
Strategies for SMEs
With:
Lisanne van ‘t Hoff
Rijkswaterstaat/ Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen
Stephanie Steffers
PIANOo/ Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen
Danielle Schouten
Gemeente Zaanstad
Andrew Jordan
The Boot Repair Company
Jean-Carlo Alves da Silva
Elis
Helga Steinmeier
ProRail B.V. - From fiber to standard frameworkARENA TWO, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmShaping the future of circular textile laws and legislations
With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel
Mauro Scalia
Euratex
Ingrid Hontis
Fedustria
Peter Koppert
Stichting UPV Textiel - Harnessing EU research for industry impactARENA TWO, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmCollaboration, innovation, and systemic change
With:
Tilla Kross & Kamilla Drubina
ETP
Moderator
Jens Oelerich
Saxion
Birgit Stubbe
Centexbel
Willem Uyttendaele
Centexbel
Tom Duhoux
The SCIRT project
Frank Dingemans
PLASTICE - NextGen Fashion: AI and Digital ShiftARENA TWO, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe rise and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and its the counter-movement
With:
Eva de Laat
Roger Gerards
AMFI
Aldo Spaanjaars
Strategist sustainable business models and author
Stefan Schlichter
Professor Recycling and AI at HS Augsburg
Chanel Hoogduin
CSR & ESG - Rethink Rebels
Brechtje Helderweirdt
ImpactBuying
Cläre Caspar
Moderator