How can regional clusters help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become more circular and international?
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Time: 9-10.30 CEST, 10-11.30 EEST
Regional clusters play a vital role in the circular transition. How can clusters help SMEs to become more circular? What do companies need to overcome challenges? In this event, clusters and companies share their circular successes & challenges.
Agenda
09:00 OPENING AND INTRODUCTION
Welcome by moderator Elin Bergman
Opening words by Deputy Ambassador to Finland, Martijn Adelaar, on behalf of the Netherlands embassies in the Nordics
Overview of Nordic and Dutch circular economy tools for SMEs Nordic Circular by Elin Bergman
09:15 REGIONAL CLUSTERS AND CIRCULAR SMEs
Nick Boersma, Circular Friesland regional cluster in the Netherlands
Sjaak Hoekstra, sales manager PMF in the NetherlandsNatalia Mathisen, Norwegian Centre of Circular Economy (NCCE)
Per Magnus Karlsson, Marketing and Communication Manager Batteriretur in NorwayGöran Östberg, Project Manager RENERGI circular economy hub in Finland
Johan Saarela, Development Engineer Oy Stormossen Ab in FinlandJosefina Sallén, Focus Area Manager Circular Transition RISE, Halland Circular Map in Sweden
Janina Östling, Sustainability Manager Isotimber in Sweden
10:00 ROUNDTABLE WITH THE SPEAKERS
10:15 Q&A WITH THE AUDIENCE
10:25 CONCLUSIONS AND THANK YOU