From Sustainable Ambition to Scalable Impact
Preview program
- Law & LegislationMAIN STAGE, 10:00 am - 11:30 amA concise update from the European Commission on the latest European legislation and policy developments impacting the textile industry, followed by an open Q&A.
Featuring: Carsten Wentink – European Commission, Edwin Maes – Centexbel, Jeannet van der Stoel – GS1, Patrick Welp – Vodde, Moderated by Bianca Streng - Regulating Towards Circular Textiles: An Inspector's PerspectiveMAIN STAGE, 11:40 am - 12:00 pmAn introduction to the role of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate and how regulation is translated into practical enforcement.
Marietta Harjono – Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate - The Dutch Circular Textile Industry 2026: Mapping the FrontrunnersMAIN STAGE, 1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRVO presents the 2026 edition of The Dutch Circular Textile Industry, the sector guide showcasing Dutch frontrunners driving the transition towards circular textiles.
Speaker: Friso Pietersen, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) - The Value We WearMAIN STAGE, 2:00 pm - 2:20 pmHow emotional value can extend the life of textiles.
Ellen Haeser - The Value We CreateMAIN STAGE, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pmHow can brands create lasting value in a market that increasingly asks consumers to buy less and choose better?
Moderated by Ellen Haeser - Official Opening of Circular Textile Days 2026MAIN STAGE, 3:00 pm - 3:05 pmFleur Gräper-van Koolwijk – Mayor of Tilburg
