Harnessing EU research for industry impact
Collaboration, innovation, and systemic change
How can EU-funded research projects drive systemic change in the textile industry?
Join us to explore the transformative impact of EU-funded research on the textile sector. This side event will delve into practical applications of research results, highlight the latest technological innovations to address current industry needs and discuss the systemic changes needed for advancing textile sustainability and circularity.
Let’s bridge the gap between research and practical industry application. By showcasing how EU-funded projects like HEREWEAR, tExtended, SCIRT, and PLASTICE are driving systemic change, it emphasizes the importance of collaboration among industry stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers with an introduction to the ECOSYSTEX Community by Tilla Kross, Textile ETP.
Within this session you’ll gain insights into the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable practices and the power of collaboration in promoting these changes.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how research findings are being implemented in the industry to promote sustainability.
- Learn about concrete examples of how technological innovations address current industry needs.
- Explore the necessary changes for advancing textile sustainability and circularity.
- Discover the role of the ECOSYSTEX community in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.
Target Audience:
- Industry professionals in the textile sector
- Researchers and academics focusing on textile sustainability
- Policymakers and legislators in the EU
- Local authorities and local governments
- Members of the ECOSYSTEX Community
- Sustainability advocates and NGOs
- Students and educators in textile and sustainability fields
Moderator:
- Jens Oelerich, Professor of Sustainable & Functional Textiles, Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Speakers:
- Birgit Stubbe, Research Scientist, Centexbel for the tExtended project
- Willem Uyttendaele, Researcher, Centexbel for the HEREWEAR project
- Tom Duhoux, Researcher, VITO for the SCIRT project
- Frank Dingemans, De Kingwinkel Antwerp for the PLASTICE project
Join us to learn from the achievements and challenges of leading EU research projects and be part of the movement towards a sustainable textile future!
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