ECRN online workshop “Circularity and New Materials”

The ECRN online workshop ‘Circularity and New Materials’ organized in collaboration with the ChemSkills project, will be held online on 23 September 2025, from 10h00 to 12h00.

The even will emphasize the pivotal role of new materials and essential skills development in driving sustainable innovation within chemical sciences and industry practices, aligned with the latest developments in European Union chemical policy such as the forthcoming Circular Economy Act. Advanced materials, engineered for enhanced sustainability, recyclability, and environmental compatibility, are central to Europe’s green transition, directly supporting the EU’s ambitious sustainability objectives.

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Agenda:

10:00 – Opening Remarks

• Guido Guidesi, President, ECRN

10:10 – Keynote Speech

• Daniel Montalvo, Head of Head of Unit – Circular economy, finance and indicators, European Environment Agency

10:30 – Panel discussion:

• Pietro Fiocchi, Vice-Chair, ENVI Committee
• Eric de Deckere, Sustainability Director, Cefic
• Elisabetta Arato, Professor, University of Genova
• Anni Siltanen, Head of Education policy and Skills, Kemianteollisuusry, ChemSkills Project Manager
• Sophie Grenade, Senior Policy Adviser, IndustryAll

Moderator: Folco Ciulli, Executive Director, ECRN

11:45 – Q&A