Circular Textiles Connect: Bangladesh × The Netherlands
by RVO Bangladesh
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency is hosting a delegation of circular textile frontrunners from Bangladesh in the Netherlands from 8 – 11 September. The delegation, comprising 13 leading circular textile manufacturers and recyclers, will engage with Dutch industry partners to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, they aim to accelerate the transition toward circular fashion by fostering international partnerships and driving innovation for a more sustainable future.
Join us on Wednesday afternoon, 10 September, for a special matchmaking event with RMG frontrunners from Bangladesh.
A delegation of 13 leading circular textile manufacturers and recyclers will present their work and are eager to connect with Dutch fashion brands, recyclers, trading houses, innovators, and fellow industry partners. Together, we’ll explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations and shape the future of circular fashion.
Who is the target audience for this session?
- fashion brands
- recyclers
- trading houses
- innovators
- fellow industry partners
What is/are the most important takeaways for the audience
This matchmaking event allows to connect with multiple industry leaders from Bangladesh 1 to 1.
Program
13:00 – Walk-in
13:30 – Opening remarks & industry presentation
Company pitches
14:00 – Matchmaking rounds
14:30 – Networking lunch and follow up
15:30 – End of event
Area
DEXTER 27/28
Preview program
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With:
Sacha Bakker
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Saro Campisano
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Jonathan Linthout
Uster
Besim Ozek
ITHIB & BOSSA Jeans
Moderator:
Nynke Eggen
The Sustainability Club - Business models for CircularityASSOCIATE SQUARE, 10:30 am - 11:10 amCircularity is only real if the business model works. But how do you make circular products viable in a world that’s still largely linear?
With:
Esther Verburg
Invest-NL
Jeroen Blokhuizen
Klopman
Carolien Den Boer
Allshoes Professional Footwear
Marco Lucietti
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Moderator:
Jack Stephenso
soul.com
- Aftertalk: IKEAASSOCIATE SQUARE, 10:45 am - 11:15 amAsk all your Questions to the IKEA team
With:
Minna Karlsson Alm
and
Małgosia Niedzielska - GS1ASSOCIATE SQUARE, 11:30 am - 12:00 pmConnecting the dots together for a Digital Product Passport
With:
Jeanet van der stoel
GS1
Patricia Engelvaart
Engelvaart Bodywear
Mirjam Geelgoed
Modint - Project ZeemanASSOCIATE SQUARE, 11:30 am - 12:00 pmFrom Waste to Zeeman – Building a Circular Hamam Towel
With:
Ackelien Hageman
Enschede Textielstad
Liset Pander
Spinning Jenny
Mariëlle van Dillen
Zeeman
Marjolein Mann
CirkelWaarde
Moderator
Rosa Scholtens
- Aftertalk: G-StarASSOCIATE SQUARE, 12:15 pm - 12:35 pmAsk all your Questions to the G-STAR team
By Rebecka Sancho

