Accelerating circularity in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sector

This event brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore strategies and innovations driving the transition towards circularity in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) sector. Kicking off with insights from the CIRCOTRONIC Interreg project, the program focuses on how we can rethink electronics through circular design, sustainable materials, and innovative business models. A central roundtable discussion will gather insights from institutions, researchers, and industry leaders on how to overcome barriers, leverage policy tools, and implement circular practices across the value chain. The event aims to foster dialogue, share best practices, and accelerate collaborative actions toward a more sustainable and circular electronics future. The whole event will be held in English language, with no live translation. Emilia-Romagna Region & ART-ER

5 November, 10:00 – 13:00

Session Chairs Apollonia Tiziana De Nittis, Emilia-Romagna Region Program 10.00 Welcome & opening remarks Giovanna Claudia Rosa Romano, Emilia-Romagna Region Viktorija Dobravec, Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Joint Secretariat 10.05 Rethinking Electronics: An Introduction to the CIRCOTRONIC Project Urska Spitzer, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia 10.20 From linear to circular: innovations in Design, Materials & Business Models in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sector Rainer Pamminger, University of Technology of Vienna Nivedita Mahida-Königsdörfer, Bavarian Research Alliance 10.50 Roundtable discussion: “How do we make circularity the new normal for Electronics?” Enrico Cancila, Sustainable Development Area Manager of ART-ER André Rückert, ECOLOGICON GmbH Klara Grašič, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia Amalia Zucaro, ENEA Danilo Bonato, ERION 11.40 Connecting with people: communication and awareness when dealing with Electronics Magdalena Małachowska, Academy Art in Szczecin, Association Media Dizajn 11.55 Q&A session and wrap-up Giovanna Claudia Rosa Romano, Emilia-Romagna Region 12.00 Closing remarks