REUSE, REPAIR, RETHINK - The “magic” circles of Circular Economy

This conference intends to emphasize the most "noble" approaches of the circular economy: reuse, durability and repairability and, logically, eco-design. We will do so by presenting points of view and testimonies of an international scenario within the industrial manufacturing sector with respect to sustainability, observed from the point of views of policy makers, research, training and, obviously, manufacturer and operators. 
We intend to take stock of this phenomenon today in the panorama of production and scientific applications, involving some excellent experts as well as companies that in an original and courageous way are generating strongly recognized value through a transition to solutions based on these approaches.

The event is organized in two sessions, each of which focuses on the different dimensions of sustainability mentioned above (tangible and intangible). Each session includes inspirational interventions as well as case studies that show how those concepts are translated into real business in the EU.

The first session will give a broad overview and will serve as an introduction to the second one that will focus on the textile sector.

The second session will be directly connected with the textile exhibition area where leading companies are showcasing their activities in the field of circular economy. Those companies will be the key actors in our discussion in a dynamic exchange with policy makers, trainers and researchers. A new way to help key players shaping the future together.

Program

SESSION 1. Setting the context

Moderators:
Angelo Salsi, former Head of Department CINEA – European Commission
Francesco Matteucci, former Programm Manager at EISMEA – European Commission

Circularity / Circular Economy / Circular Design Framework
[Principles, Numbers, Perspectives]
Representative of Spin360 (TBD)

The contemporary edge of EU policy
Aurel Ciobanu Dordea, Director at European Commission

Can Italy lead the way in Reuse, Repair and Eco-Design
Representative of Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (TBC)

Case Study Related to Sustainability in its REUSE Dimension
Representative of Leading Company in the Second-Hand Market (TBC)

Case study Related to Sustainability in its REPAIR Dimension
Representative of Leading Company in the Repair Market (TBC)

Q&A

12.30-14.30 Lunch Break

SESSION 2. Reuse, Repair and Eco-Design in the textile sector

Moderator:
Representative of Spin360

Introductory speeches

Circular economy in the textile sector as a company signature
Representative of Patagonia (TBC)

Educating and training tomorrow experts for circular economy in the textile sector
Representative of Istituto Marangoni Milano (TBC)

Eco-design and the future world of textile
Representative of CNR STIIMA Biella (TBC)

Debate:
4-5 textile companies exhibiting or participating in ECOMONDO 2025 will be invited to participate to an open debate. Companies will be able to ask questions, suggest solutions and express needs in an open debate with all speakers invited to this event representing the following sectors: EU and National policy making, research, training, second hand market and other manufacturing sectors.

Closing statements