sneak peek

program 2024

The program is in process.

Please find here a provisional overview of speakers sharing their views, innovations and lessons learned at Circular Textile Days on 18 & 19 September.

Time schedule in progress

September 18

Time schedule in progress

September 19

  • Presentation Exhibitor
  • Presentation Associate

  • Presentation participant Innovation Square

  • Presentation external

  • Side event

  • Workshop

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
10.00
Kick-off event
10.00 - 10.15
10.15
Trial and Error
10.25 - 10.55
With:
Willem Swager
Patagonia

Sina Steidinger
Moderator

Trial and ErrorBe inspired by the proven successes and learn from the challenges Patagonia has overcome
10.30
Press event
Organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition - Heimtextiel
10.30 - 12.10
Press eventMesse Frankfurt will start the day with a private meeting in the morning at the associate square but will then be available on the exhibition floor, eager to meet with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
10.45
11.00
Durable Water Repellency
How can we assist the textile industry in the transition from a PFAS product to a PFAS-free product?
11.05 - 11.25
Wim Neels
Devan Chemicals
Circular procurement
Powered by ClickNL
11.00 - 12.30
Strategies for SMEs

With:
Lisanne van ‘t Hoff
Rijkswaterstaat/ Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen

Stephanie Steffers
PIANOo/ Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen

Danielle Schouten
Gemeente Zaanstad

Andrew Jordan
The Boot Repair Company

Jean-Carlo Alves da Silva
Elis

Helga Steinmeier
ProRail B.V.
Circular procurementDiscover how SMEs can better meet the demand for circular procurement.
11.15
11.30
Thinking Beyond Compliance
Digital Product Passports in Action
11.35 - 11.55
With:
Erna Heymans
EE Labels

Hubert Evers
EE Labels

Haiko Huvenaars
candour.digital
Thinking Beyond ComplianceHow can Digital Product Passports help you unlock new revenue streams and go circular?
11.45
12.00
TEXTILE House
Post-Consumer Textile Management
12.05 - 12.25
Helio Moreira
TEXTILE HouseSustainable Solutions and Collaborative Value Chain Strategies
12.15
Automatic Sorting
Looking ahead on future solutions
12.20 - 12.50
With:
Rosa Scholtens
Circular Stories

Jean-François Gryspeert
Valvan

Professor Stefan Schlichter
Hochschule Augsburg

Tom koopen
Textile Mining

Maarten van Renssen
Boer Group
12.30
Closing the Loop: dr. Green and Family
The industrial possibilities of textile recycling
12.35 - 12.55
Jean-Luc Derycke
Utexbel
Closing the Loop: dr. Green and FamilyHow can we integrate textile recycling into industrial-scale fabric production and create truly sustainable solutions?
12.45
13.00
Importance of Making Sustainability Sustainable
Business talk
13.05 - 13.35
With:
Ahmet Öksüz
İTHİB

Necat Altın
İTHİB
From fiber to standard framework
Shaping the future of circular textile laws and legislations
13.00 - 14.30
With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel

Mauro Scalia
Euratex

Ingrid Hontis
Fedustria

Peter Koppert
Stichting UPV Textiel
From fiber to standard frameworkFind out which legislative initiatives are coming, how standardization plays a role and how these changes affect textile-related EPR schemes across Europe.
No Time To Dye
Digital Thread & Yarn Dyeing
13.05 - 13.35
With:
Daniel Bach
Coats

Nir Dvir
Twine
No Time To DyeLearn about Coats' innovative on-demand thread dyeing technology and how it’s being implemented by major brands such as Inditex.
ESG Company Certification Interactive Masterclass
Learn how to visualise and improve your ESG impact!
13.00 - 14.30
With:
Rachel Cannegieter
RethinkRebels

Davina Feelus
RethinkRebels

Martina Novakova
RethinkRebels

ESG Company Certification Interactive MasterclassThis Interactive masterclass will help you navigate the increasingly important demands of sustainability. You will learn to visualise and improve your company's ESG impact
13.15
13.30
13.45
Impact Investing for a Circular Textile Industry
How can impact investors drive the shift towards a circular textile industry in The Netherlands?
13.50 - 14.30
With:
Esther Smit
Oxious Talent Factory

Heleen Plante
OostNL

Mathijs van der Knaap
VP Capital

Maud Hartstra
InvestNL
Impact Investing for a Circular Textile IndustryA deep dive into the intersection of finance and sustainability
14.00
Carbonfact
How to Measure Your Product Impact at Scale
14.10 - 14.20
Elena Ghika
CarbonfactHow can fashion and footwear companies accurately measure and reduce their product impact with minimal manual effort?

How do we make textile circularity a reality?
Recycling Atelier and CirTex – new tools on the way to textile circularity
14.25 - 14.45
Stefan Schlichter
Hochschule Augsburg
How do we make textile circularity a reality?An introduction to the world’s first makers factory for mechanical recycling of textiles, the Recycling Atelier.
14.15
14.30
14.45
From fiber to standard framework
Shaping the future of circular textile laws and legislations
14.45 - 15.45
Aftertalk
Various roundtable discussions on the topic.

With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel

Mauro Scalia
Euratex

Ingrid Hontis
Fedustria

Peter Koppert
Stichting UPV Textiel

Cécile Martin
Refashion
15.00
NextGen Fashion: AI and Digital Shift
The rise and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and its the counter-movement
15.00 - 17.00
With:
Eva de Laat

Roger Gerards
AMFI

Aldo Spaanjaars
Strategist sustainable business models and author

Stefan Schlichter
Professor Recycling and AI at HS Augsburg

Chanel Hoogduin
CSR & ESG - Rethink Rebels

Brechtje Helderweirdt
ImpactBuying

Cläre Caspar
Moderator

NextGen Fashion: AI and Digital ShiftImmerse yourself in the dynamic changes shaping the fashion and textile industry, discover how AI is revolutionising design, production and distribution processes and join the conversation about the crucial role of human creativity and ethical practices in this new reality.
15.15
Transforming Ambitions Into Products
The Circular Safety Shoe
15.15 - 15.35
Anne Jacobs
Allshoes Professional Footwear

Jan Arts
Allshoes Professional Footwear
Transforming Ambitions Into ProductsHow sustainability ambitions can be turned into tangible products
15.30
15.45
16.00
Supply Chain Transparency & Blockchain
16.00 - 16.30
With:
Holly Berger
Haelixa

Koen Warmerdam
Aware™

Dominic Hammann
Portance

Jorge Mataix
Ecolife by Belda Llorens/ The Loop Solutions 2030
16.15
Elis
Extending life, how do you do it?
16.15 - 16.25
Jean-Carlo Alves da Silva
ElisHow to effectively extend the lifespan of your resources while ensuring sustainability
16.30
Transforming the textile value chain
Circular strategies for a just and inclusive future
16.30 - 17.00
Lis Suarez-Visbal
Utrecht University

Jesus Rosales-Carreon
Utrecht University
Transforming the textile value chainKey findings from the collaborative research project on the social impact of circular strategies within the textile value chain in India, Spain, and the Netherlands
16.45
Denim Deal 2.0
Leveraging Collaboration to Drive Circularity at Scale: A Denim Industry Example
16.50 - 17.20
With:
Romain Narcy
Denim Deal

Julien Baart
Garcia

Julia Dorsman
Garcia

Maud Kuppen
Saxion
17.00
From Compliance to Commitment
Building a True Sustainability Strategy
17.10 - 17.30
Nynke Eggen
The Sustainability Club
From Compliance to CommitmentKeep the 'bigger picture' in focus, ensuring sustainability isn't just a regulatory requirement but a core value that drives your business forward.
The 5 true challenges for circular textile to accelerate
What are the main barriers preventing circular textiles from gaining momentum, and how can we overcome them.
17.00 - 17.30
Ellen Mensink
BRIGHT.FIBER® INSIDE
The 5 true challenges for circular textile to accelerateIn her session titled ‘The 5 true challenges for circular textile to accelerate,’ Ellen Mensink, founder and CEO of Brightfiber Textiles B.V., will tackle this critical question.
17.15

ARENA ONE

ARENA TWO

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

WORKSHOP

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
15.15
Transforming Ambitions Into Products
The Circular Safety Shoe
15.15 - 15.35
Anne Jacobs
Allshoes Professional Footwear

Jan Arts
Allshoes Professional Footwear
Transforming Ambitions Into ProductsHow sustainability ambitions can be turned into tangible products
15.30

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
12.30
Closing the Loop: dr. Green and Family
The industrial possibilities of textile recycling
12.35 - 12.55
Jean-Luc Derycke
Utexbel
Closing the Loop: dr. Green and FamilyHow can we integrate textile recycling into industrial-scale fabric production and create truly sustainable solutions?
12.45

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
13.00
Importance of Making Sustainability Sustainable
Business talk
13.05 - 13.35
With:
Ahmet Öksüz
İTHİB

Necat Altın
İTHİB
13.15
13.30

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
16.15
Elis
Extending life, how do you do it?
16.15 - 16.25
Jean-Carlo Alves da Silva
ElisHow to effectively extend the lifespan of your resources while ensuring sustainability

ARENA ONE

  • Elis Extending life, how do you do it?
    16.15 - 16.25
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
17.00
From Compliance to Commitment
Building a True Sustainability Strategy
17.10 - 17.30
Nynke Eggen
The Sustainability Club
From Compliance to CommitmentKeep the 'bigger picture' in focus, ensuring sustainability isn't just a regulatory requirement but a core value that drives your business forward.
17.15

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
17.00
The 5 true challenges for circular textile to accelerate
What are the main barriers preventing circular textiles from gaining momentum, and how can we overcome them.
17.00 - 17.30
Ellen Mensink
BRIGHT.FIBER® INSIDE
The 5 true challenges for circular textile to accelerateIn her session titled ‘The 5 true challenges for circular textile to accelerate,’ Ellen Mensink, founder and CEO of Brightfiber Textiles B.V., will tackle this critical question.
17.15

ARENA TWO

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
14.00
Carbonfact
How to Measure Your Product Impact at Scale
14.10 - 14.20
Elena Ghika
CarbonfactHow can fashion and footwear companies accurately measure and reduce their product impact with minimal manual effort?
14.15

ARENA ONE

  • Carbonfact How to Measure Your Product Impact at Scale
    14.10 - 14.20
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
12.15
Automatic Sorting
Looking ahead on future solutions
12.20 - 12.50
With:
Rosa Scholtens
Circular Stories

Jean-François Gryspeert
Valvan

Professor Stefan Schlichter
Hochschule Augsburg

Tom koopen
Textile Mining

Maarten van Renssen
Boer Group
12.30
12.45

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
13.00
ESG Company Certification Interactive Masterclass
Learn how to visualise and improve your ESG impact!
13.00 - 14.30
With:
Rachel Cannegieter
RethinkRebels

Davina Feelus
RethinkRebels

Martina Novakova
RethinkRebels

ESG Company Certification Interactive MasterclassThis Interactive masterclass will help you navigate the increasingly important demands of sustainability. You will learn to visualise and improve your company's ESG impact
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.00
14.15

WORKSHOP

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
13.00
No Time To Dye
Digital Thread & Yarn Dyeing
13.05 - 13.35
With:
Daniel Bach
Coats

Nir Dvir
Twine
No Time To DyeLearn about Coats' innovative on-demand thread dyeing technology and how it’s being implemented by major brands such as Inditex.
13.15
13.30

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
11.30
Thinking Beyond Compliance
Digital Product Passports in Action
11.35 - 11.55
With:
Erna Heymans
EE Labels

Hubert Evers
EE Labels

Haiko Huvenaars
candour.digital
Thinking Beyond ComplianceHow can Digital Product Passports help you unlock new revenue streams and go circular?
11.45

ARENA ONE

No events available!
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
14.15
How do we make textile circularity a reality?
Recycling Atelier and CirTex – new tools on the way to textile circularity
14.25 - 14.45
Stefan Schlichter
Hochschule Augsburg
How do we make textile circularity a reality?An introduction to the world’s first makers factory for mechanical recycling of textiles, the Recycling Atelier.
14.30

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
10.00
Kick-off event
10.00 - 10.15

ARENA TWO

No events available!
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
10.30
Press event
Organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition - Heimtextiel
10.30 - 12.10
Press eventMesse Frankfurt will start the day with a private meeting in the morning at the associate square but will then be available on the exhibition floor, eager to meet with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
10.45
11.00
11.15
11.30
11.45
12.00

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

  • Press event Organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition - Heimtextiel
    10.30 - 12.10
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
15.00
NextGen Fashion: AI and Digital Shift
The rise and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and its the counter-movement
15.00 - 17.00
With:
Eva de Laat

Roger Gerards
AMFI

Aldo Spaanjaars
Strategist sustainable business models and author

Stefan Schlichter
Professor Recycling and AI at HS Augsburg

Chanel Hoogduin
CSR & ESG - Rethink Rebels

Brechtje Helderweirdt
ImpactBuying

Cläre Caspar
Moderator

NextGen Fashion: AI and Digital ShiftImmerse yourself in the dynamic changes shaping the fashion and textile industry, discover how AI is revolutionising design, production and distribution processes and join the conversation about the crucial role of human creativity and ethical practices in this new reality.
15.15
15.30
15.45
16.00
16.15
16.30
16.45

ARENA TWO

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
10.15
Trial and Error
10.25 - 10.55
With:
Willem Swager
Patagonia

Sina Steidinger
Moderator

Trial and ErrorBe inspired by the proven successes and learn from the challenges Patagonia has overcome
10.30
10.45

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
11.00
Circular procurement
Powered by ClickNL
11.00 - 12.30
Strategies for SMEs

With:
Lisanne van ‘t Hoff
Rijkswaterstaat/ Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen

Stephanie Steffers
PIANOo/ Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen

Danielle Schouten
Gemeente Zaanstad

Andrew Jordan
The Boot Repair Company

Jean-Carlo Alves da Silva
Elis

Helga Steinmeier
ProRail B.V.
Circular procurementDiscover how SMEs can better meet the demand for circular procurement.
11.15
11.30
11.45
12.00
12.15

ARENA TWO

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
13.00
From fiber to standard framework
Shaping the future of circular textile laws and legislations
13.00 - 14.30
With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel

Mauro Scalia
Euratex

Ingrid Hontis
Fedustria

Peter Koppert
Stichting UPV Textiel
From fiber to standard frameworkFind out which legislative initiatives are coming, how standardization plays a role and how these changes affect textile-related EPR schemes across Europe.
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.00
14.15
14.30
14.45
From fiber to standard framework
Shaping the future of circular textile laws and legislations
14.45 - 15.45
Aftertalk
Various roundtable discussions on the topic.

With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel

Mauro Scalia
Euratex

Ingrid Hontis
Fedustria

Peter Koppert
Stichting UPV Textiel

Cécile Martin
Refashion
15.00
15.15
15.30

ARENA TWO

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
12.00
TEXTILE House
Post-Consumer Textile Management
12.05 - 12.25
Helio Moreira
TEXTILE HouseSustainable Solutions and Collaborative Value Chain Strategies
12.15

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
16.30
Transforming the textile value chain
Circular strategies for a just and inclusive future
16.30 - 17.00
Lis Suarez-Visbal
Utrecht University

Jesus Rosales-Carreon
Utrecht University
Transforming the textile value chainKey findings from the collaborative research project on the social impact of circular strategies within the textile value chain in India, Spain, and the Netherlands
16.45

ARENA ONE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
16.00
Supply Chain Transparency & Blockchain
16.00 - 16.30
With:
Holly Berger
Haelixa

Koen Warmerdam
Aware™

Dominic Hammann
Portance

Jorge Mataix
Ecolife by Belda Llorens/ The Loop Solutions 2030
16.15

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
11.00
Durable Water Repellency
How can we assist the textile industry in the transition from a PFAS product to a PFAS-free product?
11.05 - 11.25
Wim Neels
Devan Chemicals
11.15

ARENA ONE

  • Durable Water Repellency How can we assist the textile industry in the transition from a PFAS product to a PFAS-free product?
    11.05 - 11.25
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
13.45
Impact Investing for a Circular Textile Industry
How can impact investors drive the shift towards a circular textile industry in The Netherlands?
13.50 - 14.30
With:
Esther Smit
Oxious Talent Factory

Heleen Plante
OostNL

Mathijs van der Knaap
VP Capital

Maud Hartstra
InvestNL
Impact Investing for a Circular Textile IndustryA deep dive into the intersection of finance and sustainability
14.00
14.15

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
16.45
Denim Deal 2.0
Leveraging Collaboration to Drive Circularity at Scale: A Denim Industry Example
16.50 - 17.20
With:
Romain Narcy
Denim Deal

Julien Baart
Garcia

Julia Dorsman
Garcia

Maud Kuppen
Saxion
17.00
17.15

ASSOCIATE SQUARE

  • Denim Deal 2.0 Leveraging Collaboration to Drive Circularity at Scale: A Denim Industry Example
    16.50 - 17.20
No events available!

stay for the Dutch Nordic network mingle
after the event

17:30 – 18:30

CTD matchmaking

CTD-Matchmaking is a meet and greet at high speed. As participant you can schedule meetings with other visitors and exhibitors of Circular Textile Days. Each meeting lasts 20 minutes.

Choose a timeslot and request a meeting!

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Time schedule in progress

September 19

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September 18

  • Presentation Exhibitor
  • Presentation Associate

  • Presentation participant Innovation Square

  • Presentation external

  • Side event

  • Workshop

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
09.30 - 09.45
How to start your export journey to the Nordics?
Unlocking Nordic Markets: Empowering Dutch Circular Textile Companies for success in the North
09.30 - 10.00
Discussion opportunities for Dutch companies in the Nordics.
Open to all
09.45 - 10.00
10.00 - 10.15
WeAr circular project
From end of life to new garment in the workwear industry
10.00 - 10.30
KLOPMAN INTERNATIONAL
10.15 - 10.30
10.30 - 10.45
Region GreenTex Hubs
The concept of the Hub explained
10.40 - 11.00
Sylvia Snoeren
European i3 Project RegioGreenTex
Region GreenTex HubsWant to build and grow business? Learn more how your Greentex hub in your region can help you!
Transforming Mindsets
Embracing Circular Business Models in Textiles

Powered by ClickNL
10.30 - 12.00
With:
Valerie Boiten
Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Freek Snijders
Decathlon

Krispijn Faddegon
Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Anne-Laure Lambert
Patagonia

Bianca Streng
Moderator
Transforming MindsetsThis side event includes four TED-style talks of approximately 15 minutes per speaker, followed by an interactive moment between visitors and speakers.
How can Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) drive circular innovation in the textile industry?
Catalyzing a sustainable textile future
10.30 - 10.55
With:
Edith van Heijningen
Stichting UPV Textiel

Patrick Welp
Vodde

Erik van der Weerd
SaXcell

How can Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) drive circular innovation in the textile industry?This session will explore how Stichting UPV Textiel is leading the way in covering every stage of a textile product’s lifecycle, ensuring that circularity isn't just a goal but a reality.
From Conventional to Circular
Denim Design Choices
10.30 - 12.15
Sina Steidinger

In collaboration with
Coachman Training
From Conventional to CircularA playful exercise to identify the toughest and easiest practices to implement circular product design.
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
System Change
A Leader in upcycling
11.10 - 11.30
Esther Smit
Oxious Talent Factory
System ChangeThis session is about Oxious Talent Factory, launched in April 2023, who tackles the annual 300 million kilo textile waste mountain, anticipates new textile legislation, and enhances transparency and social conditions in the industry.
From linear to circular
Make a change
11.05 - 11.35
With:
Tobias Schwab
BASF (Recycler)

Chris Deloof
ReHubs

Paula Gerritsen
Spinning Jenny

Niccy Kol
Raddis Cotton

From linear to circularHow can the textile industry transition from a linear model to a truly circular economy, and what role do collaboration, scalability, and innovation play in this shift?
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
DPP-ready labelling with Trimco Group’s ProductDNA®
11.35 - 11.45
Claire Piccinno
Trimco Group
DPP-ready labelling with Trimco Group’s ProductDNA®Insights into supply chain monitoring and DPP options
11.45 - 12.00
Quifactum
Unlock the potential of Digital Product Passports
11.50 - 12.00
Mathias Slabbinck
QuifactumAn insightful session on the transformative potential of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) beyond regulatory compliance.
12.00 - 12.15
Digital Product Paspoort (DPP)
12.10 - 13.05
With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel

Nellie Gayle
GS1 Global

Arieke van Liere
Moderater
Digital Product Paspoort (DPP)a compelling session on the future of the Digital Product Passport at Circular Textile Days 2024
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
Transforming Mindsets
Powered by ClickNL
12.30 - 13.00
Aftertalk
Various roundtable discussions on the topic.

With:
Valerie Boiten
Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Freek Snijders
Decathlon

Krispijn Faddegon
Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Ashok Thomas
Patagonia

Bianca Streng
Moderator
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15
Harnessing EU research for industry impact
Collaboration, innovation, and systemic change
13.00 - 14.30
With:
Tilla Kross & Kamilla Drubina
ETP

Moderator
Jens Oelerich
Saxion

Birgit Stubbe
Centexbel

Willem Uyttendaele
Centexbel

Tom Duhoux
The SCIRT project

Frank Dingemans
PLASTICE

Harnessing EU research for industry impactThis side event will delve into practical applications of research results, highlight the latest technological innovations to address current industry needs, and discuss the systemic changes needed for advancing textile sustainability and circularity.
13.15 - 13.30
From Trash to Treasure
Recycled Textiles as the New Luxury
13.15 - 13.35
With:
Ronald van der Kemp

I-did

Sympany

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

From Trash to TreasureRecycled is the new black, and understanding this shift is crucial for driving sustainability in fashion.

RE&UP
Next-Gen Fibres at Scale
13.40 - 13.50
Andreas Dorner
General Manager RE&UP
13.30 - 13.45
Building Blocks for a Transparent Textile Future
13.40 - 14.30
Aftertalk
Various roundtable discussions on DPP topic

With:
Nellie Gayle
GS1  Global

Jeanet van der Stoel
GS1 Netherlands

Laura Koedijk
Studio Anneloes

Miriam Geelhoed
Modint

Jasper Martin
Cirmar
Building Blocks for a Transparent Textile FutureIn this session, GS1 and partners Cirmar, Studio Anneloes, and Modint share information about the benefits of GS1 standards, how they can be utilized, and why they are crucial for the future of the textile industry.
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
Textile Trade Association - Textile Cluster
Circular Synergy: How European Brands and Macedonian Manufacturers Are Leading the Textile Revolution
14.15 - 14.35
Natasa Sivevska
TTA – Textile Cluster
Textile Trade Association - Textile ClusterHow the Macedonian Textile Cluster is tackling the challenges of sustainable production and circular economy practices.
14.30 - 14.45
Strategic impact of CSRD Interactive Masterclass
How can your company use CSRD effectively, to drive strategic decisions and sustainable growth?
14.30 - 16.00
With:
Rachel Cannegieter
RethinkRebels

Martina Novakova
RethinkRebels
Strategic impact of CSRD Interactive MasterclassWhether you run a large or small company, CSRD will have an impact. For any company working with CSRD-mandated organisations, understanding this process is essential as relevant data and insights needs to be provided.
14.45 - 15.00
Loopamid
We Rewrite the Rules of the Textile We Game
14.45 - 15.15
Tobias Schwab
BASF
LoopamidLearn how BASF is rewriting the rules with Closed Loop Solution for Polyamide 6
Innovations & New Materials
14.45 - 15.15
With:
Andreas Dorner
RE&UP

Holly Berger
Haelixa

Erik van der Weerd
SaXcell
Innovations & New MaterialsHow can recycled materials be better integrated into the textile supply chain, and what role do traceability, collaboration, and innovation play in achieving true circularity?
15.00 - 15.15
Legislation or Road to Transition?
The Impact of New Legislation on the Textile Industry
15.05 - 15.25
Miriam Geelhoed
Modint
Legislation or Road to Transition?A guide through the complex landscape of new legislation impacting the industry.
15.15 - 15.30
Driving Sustainability
IKEA's Journey to a Greener Future
15.25 - 15.50
Calvin Wooley
IKEA
Driving SustainabilityIKEA's journey towards a more sustainable future, providing a holistic overview of their sustainability strategies and vision.
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00

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WORKSHOP

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14.45 - 15.00
Loopamid
We Rewrite the Rules of the Textile We Game
14.45 - 15.15
Tobias Schwab
BASF
LoopamidLearn how BASF is rewriting the rules with Closed Loop Solution for Polyamide 6
15.00 - 15.15

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    14.45 - 15.15
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
12.00 - 12.15
Digital Product Paspoort (DPP)
12.10 - 13.05
With:
Edwin Maes
Centexbel

Nellie Gayle
GS1 Global

Arieke van Liere
Moderater
Digital Product Paspoort (DPP)a compelling session on the future of the Digital Product Passport at Circular Textile Days 2024
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
12.45 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.15

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13.00 - 13.15
Harnessing EU research for industry impact
Collaboration, innovation, and systemic change
13.00 - 14.30
With:
Tilla Kross & Kamilla Drubina
ETP

Moderator
Jens Oelerich
Saxion

Birgit Stubbe
Centexbel

Willem Uyttendaele
Centexbel

Tom Duhoux
The SCIRT project

Frank Dingemans
PLASTICE

Harnessing EU research for industry impactThis side event will delve into practical applications of research results, highlight the latest technological innovations to address current industry needs, and discuss the systemic changes needed for advancing textile sustainability and circularity.
13.15 - 13.30
13.30 - 13.45
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30

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15.15 - 15.30
Driving Sustainability
IKEA's Journey to a Greener Future
15.25 - 15.50
Calvin Wooley
IKEA
Driving SustainabilityIKEA's journey towards a more sustainable future, providing a holistic overview of their sustainability strategies and vision.
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00

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14.30 - 14.45
Strategic impact of CSRD Interactive Masterclass
How can your company use CSRD effectively, to drive strategic decisions and sustainable growth?
14.30 - 16.00
With:
Rachel Cannegieter
RethinkRebels

Martina Novakova
RethinkRebels
Strategic impact of CSRD Interactive MasterclassWhether you run a large or small company, CSRD will have an impact. For any company working with CSRD-mandated organisations, understanding this process is essential as relevant data and insights needs to be provided.
14.45 - 15.00
15.00 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.30
15.30 - 15.45
15.45 - 16.00

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ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
10.00 - 10.15
WeAr circular project
From end of life to new garment in the workwear industry
10.00 - 10.30
KLOPMAN INTERNATIONAL
10.15 - 10.30

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10.30 - 10.45
Region GreenTex Hubs
The concept of the Hub explained
10.40 - 11.00
Sylvia Snoeren
European i3 Project RegioGreenTex
Region GreenTex HubsWant to build and grow business? Learn more how your Greentex hub in your region can help you!
10.45 - 11.00

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14.15 - 14.30
Textile Trade Association - Textile Cluster
Circular Synergy: How European Brands and Macedonian Manufacturers Are Leading the Textile Revolution
14.15 - 14.35
Natasa Sivevska
TTA – Textile Cluster
Textile Trade Association - Textile ClusterHow the Macedonian Textile Cluster is tackling the challenges of sustainable production and circular economy practices.
14.30 - 14.45

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10.30 - 10.45
From Conventional to Circular
Denim Design Choices
10.30 - 12.15
Sina Steidinger

In collaboration with
Coachman Training
From Conventional to CircularA playful exercise to identify the toughest and easiest practices to implement circular product design.
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15

WORKSHOP

ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
11.45 - 12.00
Quifactum
Unlock the potential of Digital Product Passports
11.50 - 12.00
Mathias Slabbinck
QuifactumAn insightful session on the transformative potential of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) beyond regulatory compliance.

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    11.50 - 12.00
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13.30 - 13.45
Building Blocks for a Transparent Textile Future
13.40 - 14.30
Aftertalk
Various roundtable discussions on DPP topic

With:
Nellie Gayle
GS1  Global

Jeanet van der Stoel
GS1 Netherlands

Laura Koedijk
Studio Anneloes

Miriam Geelhoed
Modint

Jasper Martin
Cirmar
Building Blocks for a Transparent Textile FutureIn this session, GS1 and partners Cirmar, Studio Anneloes, and Modint share information about the benefits of GS1 standards, how they can be utilized, and why they are crucial for the future of the textile industry.
13.45 - 14.00
14.00 - 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
11.30 - 11.45
DPP-ready labelling with Trimco Group’s ProductDNA®
11.35 - 11.45
Claire Piccinno
Trimco Group
DPP-ready labelling with Trimco Group’s ProductDNA®Insights into supply chain monitoring and DPP options
ARENA ONE ARENA TWO ASSOCIATE SQUARE WORKSHOP
11.00 - 11.15
System Change
A Leader in upcycling
11.10 - 11.30
Esther Smit
Oxious Talent Factory
System ChangeThis session is about Oxious Talent Factory, launched in April 2023, who tackles the annual 300 million kilo textile waste mountain, anticipates new textile legislation, and enhances transparency and social conditions in the industry.
11.15 - 11.30

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10.30 - 10.45
Transforming Mindsets
Embracing Circular Business Models in Textiles

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10.30 - 12.00
With:
Valerie Boiten
Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Freek Snijders
Decathlon

Krispijn Faddegon
Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Anne-Laure Lambert
Patagonia

Bianca Streng
Moderator
Transforming MindsetsThis side event includes four TED-style talks of approximately 15 minutes per speaker, followed by an interactive moment between visitors and speakers.
10.45 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
12.30 - 12.45
Transforming Mindsets
Powered by ClickNL
12.30 - 13.00
Aftertalk
Various roundtable discussions on the topic.

With:
Valerie Boiten
Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Freek Snijders
Decathlon

Krispijn Faddegon
Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Ashok Thomas
Patagonia

Bianca Streng
Moderator
12.45 - 13.00

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15.00 - 15.15
Legislation or Road to Transition?
The Impact of New Legislation on the Textile Industry
15.05 - 15.25
Miriam Geelhoed
Modint
Legislation or Road to Transition?A guide through the complex landscape of new legislation impacting the industry.
15.15 - 15.30

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13.15 - 13.30
From Trash to Treasure
Recycled Textiles as the New Luxury
13.15 - 13.35
With:
Ronald van der Kemp

I-did

Sympany

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

From Trash to TreasureRecycled is the new black, and understanding this shift is crucial for driving sustainability in fashion.
13.30 - 13.45

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10.30 - 10.45
How can Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) drive circular innovation in the textile industry?
Catalyzing a sustainable textile future
10.30 - 10.55
With:
Edith van Heijningen
Stichting UPV Textiel

Patrick Welp
Vodde

Erik van der Weerd
SaXcell

How can Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) drive circular innovation in the textile industry?This session will explore how Stichting UPV Textiel is leading the way in covering every stage of a textile product’s lifecycle, ensuring that circularity isn't just a goal but a reality.
10.45 - 11.00

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11.00 - 11.15
From linear to circular
Make a change
11.05 - 11.35
With:
Tobias Schwab
BASF (Recycler)

Chris Deloof
ReHubs

Paula Gerritsen
Spinning Jenny

Niccy Kol
Raddis Cotton

From linear to circularHow can the textile industry transition from a linear model to a truly circular economy, and what role do collaboration, scalability, and innovation play in this shift?
11.15 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45

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14.45 - 15.00
Innovations & New Materials
14.45 - 15.15
With:
Andreas Dorner
RE&UP

Holly Berger
Haelixa

Erik van der Weerd
SaXcell
Innovations & New MaterialsHow can recycled materials be better integrated into the textile supply chain, and what role do traceability, collaboration, and innovation play in achieving true circularity?
15.00 - 15.15

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09.30 - 09.45
How to start your export journey to the Nordics?
Unlocking Nordic Markets: Empowering Dutch Circular Textile Companies for success in the North
09.30 - 10.00
Discussion opportunities for Dutch companies in the Nordics.
Open to all
09.45 - 10.00

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16:00 – 16:30

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