Hosted in collaboration with Aluminium Duffel
This Cross-Sector Collaborative gathering will bring together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore actionable pathways toward more resilient and circular value chains. Expect engaging keynotes, insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Including a guided site visit to Aluminium Duffel’s production facilities.
Programme
12:00 - 12:45 Reception & Sandwich Lunch
12:45 - 13:00 Welcome, Purpose and Context
13:00 - 13:30 Opening Keynote:
Kamila Slupek, Sustainability Director, Eurometaux, Setting the scene on recycling and critical and strategic raw materials for Europe
13:30 - 14:00 Keynote:
Kris Broos, Expert Sustainable Materials, VITO, Turning complex waste into valuable resources: how smart characterisation can unlock critical metals recycling and drive sustainable innovation
14:00 - 14:30 Networking Coffee Break
14:30 –15:00 Inspirational Keynote:
Alex Van Breedam, Entrepreneur & Academic, AMS, From Competition to Co-Creation: Collaborate to Innovate
15:00–16:00 Plenary Brainstorming
Unlocking Potential in Recycling & Substitution
16:00–18:00 Guided Visit to Aluminium Duffel
(Registration mandatory – places are limited)
Starts concurrently with the network reception.