Accelerating circularity in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sector

The whole event will be held in English language, with no live translation.

This event brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore strategies and innovations driving the transition towards circularity in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) sector. Kicking off with insights from the CIRCOTRONIC Interreg project, the program focuses on how we can rethink electronics through circular design, sustainable materials, and innovative business models. A central roundtable discussion will gather insights from institutions, researchers, and industry leaders on how to overcome barriers, leverage policy tools, and implement circular practices across the value chain. The event aims to foster dialogue, share best practices, and accelerate collaborative actions toward a more sustainable and circular electronics future.

Session Chairs

Apollonia Tiziana De Nittis, Emilia-Romagna Region

Program

10.00 Welcome & opening remarks
Giovanna Claudia Rosa Romano, Emilia-Romagna Region

10.05 Rethinking Electronics: An Introduction to the CIRCOTRONIC Project
Urska Spitzer, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia

10.20 From linear to circular: innovations in Design, Materials & Business Models in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sector
Rainer Pamminger, University of Technology of Vienna
Nivedita Mahida-Königsdörfer, Bavarian Research Alliance

10.50 Roundtable discussion: “How do we make circularity the new normal for Electronics?"
Representative of ART-ER (TBD)
André Rückert, ECOLOGICON GmbH
Klara Grašič, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
Amalia Zucaro, ENEA
Danilo Bonato, ERION

11.40 Connecting with people: communication and awareness when dealing with Electronics
Magdalena Malachowska, Association Media Dizajn

11.55 Q&A session and wrap-up
Giovanna Claudia Rosa Romano, Emilia-Romagna Region

12.00 Closing remarks