The region Västra Götaland invites you to a seminar on the topic Circularity and innovation in West Sweden, under the umbrella of the Swedish presidency's priority Green and energy transition. The seminar will discuss the challenges regarding circularity and innovation that must be addressed and mobilised at both EU and regional level. The seminar has two different parts: Design for circularity and Transition towards circularity – need for new infrastructure and business models. 

The seminar will take place on 14 June from 14:30-17:00 at BIP, Rue Royal 2/4, Brussels.

Please register for the event here

Programme

14.30 Registration and coffee

15.00 - 15.15 Welcoming and introduction

• Helén Eliasson, President of the Regional Executive Committee, Region Västra Götaland
• Johan Sandberg, Counsellor Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth, Swedish Permanent Representation

15.15 - 16.15 Designing for circularity

• Madeleine Jonsson, Member of the Regional Executive Committee, Region Västra Götaland
• William Neale, Advisor for Circular Economy, DG ENV, EC
• Björn Brovik, Environmental Director, Volvo Group 
• Anna Lidström, Researcher Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business, University of Borås, Project Manager Textile Movement – Circular Design

16.15 - 16.55 Transition towards circularity – need for new infrastructure and business models

• Mauro Scalia, Director Sustainable Businesses, EURATEX
• Cecilia Tall, Programme Manager RE:Source, RISE

16.55 - 17:00 Conclusions

• Moderator Ulrika Bokeberg, Coordinator Circular Business Models, Region Västra Götaland