This three-day event will offer a forum for debate, exchange, face-to-face meetings and networking on circular economy for 200 delegates from Europe and beyond.
From 20 to 22 June 2017, participants will hear from high-level government and industry leaders about how to turn challenges into opportunities by embracing the circular economy as a key lever for sustainable growth and profitability.
The last day of the event, focused on the co-creation of a finance system supporting the circular economy transition, will be held at the European Investment Bank. Detailed programme of the day:
Co-creation of a finance system supporting the circular economy transition
9:30
Registration and welcome coffee
10:00
Welcome address and opening statement about the role of the EIB in the circular economy
- Jonathan Taylor, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank
10:15
Update by the European Commission on recent developments in the circular economy
- Missiga Pavel, Head of Eco-Innovation, DG for Research and Innovation
10:30
Real case presentation(s) on transition experiences and financing challenges
- BNP Paribas Paris – Emmanuelle Aubertel, Director Sustainable Finance
- Astron – René Oly, Innovation Manager
11:00
Interactive panel
Moderator:
- Shirin Wheeler, EIB Senior Press officer, former BBC Europe correspondent
Panellists:
- EIB - Shiva Dustdar, Head of Innovation Finance Advisory
- KPMG - Patrick Wies, Partner Head of Corporate, Industry and Public Sector
- BIL - Daniel Haag, Head of Structured Finance & Syndication
- DLL/Rabobank - Egbert de Jong, Vice Director Strategy & Product development
- Capricorn Venture Partners - Jos Peeters, Managing Partner
Pitching companies:
- Black Bear Carbon – Rik Leunissen, Head of Marketing, Sales and R&D
- Soil Care – Robert van Boesschoten, Manager Marketing & Distribution
- InOpSys – Steven De Laet, Managing Director
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