The Programme
This event is exclusively on-site and will be held in English.
- 13:30 - 14:00
Welcoming coffee and registration - 14:00 - 14:30
Opening speech - Yvan Baes (NBN)
Setting the scene: How standards are made - Alexandre della Faille (NBN)
Before diving into circularity, let’s look at the fundamentals. Alexandre will demystify the world of standardisation, explaining exactly how standards are developed, how the process works, and how you can get involved. - 14:30 - 15:00
EU circularity requirements: How standards support you - Benjamin de Ville de Goyet (CEN-CENELEC Management Centre)
The ESPR and the upcoming Circular Economy Act are just a few examples. At the EU level, more and more regulations are being introduced that organisations to make their products, services, and business models more circular. Voluntary standards are powerful, immediately applicable tools that organisations prepare for compliance with this legislation. - 15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break - 15:30 - 16:30
Connect & exchange: 3 themed break-out sessions
Delve deeper into the topics that matter most to your organisation. Choose from three specific, circular breakout sessions designed to spark real, interactive conversations. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss practical challenges, share real-world experiences, and connect directly with peers and specialists:
- Materials & Resources | Jean-Marc Moulin (VP Sustainability, Hydro)
- Consumer goods | Karin Eufinger (Standards & Technical Regulations Manager, Centexbel)
- Life sciences | Stefaan Vanhalle (R&D Manager, STAXS®)
- 16:30 - 16:45
Standards as a smart strategy for SMEs - Vincent Gallego (MCI)
Think standards are only for corporate giants? Think again. Vincent breaks down how small and medium-sized enterprises can use standardisation as a powerful strategic toolkit to outmaneuver the competition and thrive in a market driven by quality and sustainability. - 16:45 - 17:00
Questions & wrap up - 17:00 - 18:00
Cocktail reception