Parallel sessions. Group 5: Industrial Symbiosis for Circularity: Connecting Local Businesses with Industry

This session will explore strategies to foster resource efficiency and enhance collaboration with/between businesses (including SMEs) and industries. Discussions will highlight successful case studies, key challenges, and policy frameworks that support local circular businesses while facilitating connections with key industries. The session will also consider the role of economic incentives and circular business models, examining how innovative and collaborative strategies can accelerate the transition toward circularity.

The session will take place in the Gasperi Room 

Pitches:

• Pirkko Eteläaho, Project Manager at Business Tampere
• Ingrid Gjelsvik, International advisor at Møre and Romsdal
• Sylvia Calvo, Circular fashion entrepreneur, Catalan

Panellists:

• Katja Alakerttula, Tampere Region
• Martin Ose, Møre and Romsdal
• Sylvia Calvo, Catalan circular fashion entrepreneur
• Lia Voermans, Brightlands Chemelot Campus

Moderator: Anders Ladefoged, EESC member - ECESP