Circular Choices: A circular bioeconomy for growth and innovation

The event, featuring Commissioner Jessika Roswall, will address the aspirations, needs, and challenges associated with the Bioeconomy Strategy, underscoring the importance of leveraging the circular bioeconomy for employment, growth, and resilience amidst geopolitical challenges.

AGENDA

13h – 14h
Networking lunch and registrations

14h – 14h05
Opening by the moderator:
Naomi Lloyd

14h05 – 14h20
Keynote speech:
Jessika Roswall
European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy

14h20 – 15h
Bioeconomy talks:
Elina Ilén
Principal Scientist at VTT, PENGUIN project, Finland
Christian Staat
Head of Public Affairs & Geoeconomics, Hygiene Paper of the Future: Innovation through Recycled Cardboard, WEPA Germany
Jean-Pierre Piganiol
Vice-President of CEPF (Confederation of European Forest-Owners), BioClimSol, France

15h – 16h
Coffee break

16h – 17h
Panel discussion:
Marco Eikelenboom
CEO of Sappi Europe, Cepi Chairman
Michael Carus
CEO of nova-InstituteMaarten Dubois
Director Sustainability and Circularity, Deloitte
Serenella Sala tbc
Head of Unit, Land Resources and Supply Chain Assessments, Joint Research Centre

17h – 17h05
Closing remarks
Naomi Lloyd

REGISTRATION