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

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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.

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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 Netherlands

• Natalia Mathisen, Norwegian Centre of Circular Economy (NCCE)
  Per Magnus Karlsson, Marketing and Communication Manager Batteriretur in Norway

• Göran Östberg, Project Manager RENERGI circular economy hub in Finland
  Johan Saarela, Development Engineer Oy Stormossen Ab in Finland

• Josefina 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