The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Scaling Circularity: Empowering SMEs for a Sustainable Future
European Union
Circular business models are vital for a healthy economy worldwide. They enhance resource efficiency, economic resilience and environmental sustainability. These models offer SMEs opportunities to innovate, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Discussion
- Circular economy
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | To be determined |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.09.23[Tue]
15:00 ～ 16:30
(Venue Open 14:45)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Belgian Pavilion
Programme details
SMEs are crucial for this transition as they drive innovation, employment and growth. Their involvement is essential for a broader shift to a circular economy. By adopting circular practices, SMEs can create sustainable, resilient and competitive economies.
This seminar aims to bring together European and Japanese SMEs to share insights, tools and best practices for adopting circular economy principles. By highlighting the importance of the circular economy, showcasing innovative business models and facilitating knowledge exchange, we can help SMEs transition towards sustainable practices.
This event will promote collaboration and networking opportunities, fostering a community of businesses committed to sustainability.
Cast
Moderator
Freek van Eijk
CEO, Holland Circular Hotspot
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Speakers
Anders Ladefoged
EESC member, ECESP
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Shiko Hayashi
Programme Director Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Kitakyushu Urban Centre
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Takahiro Iwaya
Project Manager for Sustainability, Toyota
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Ngawang Gyelthsen
Young Entrepreneur
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Rosa Strube
Head of Sustainable Lifestyles, CSCP
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Matteo Ward
CEO and co-founder of WRÅD
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Dounia Wone
Chief Impact Officer, Vestiaire Collective
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Hubert Bukowski
Research Director, INNOWO
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Scaling Circularity: Empowering SMEs for a Sustainable Future
Circular business models are vital for a healthy economy worldwide. They enhance resource efficiency, economic resilience and environmental sustainability. These models offer SMEs opportunities to innovate, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
-
2025.09.23[Tue]
15:00～16:30
(Venue Open 14:45)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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