Launch Learning Network Circular Economy Connect

Any company in the technology sector, regardless of size or activity, can benefit from a circular approach. However, there are no ready-made answers for how you as a company can actually get started with the circular economy. Our experience shows that companies can learn from each other's good and bad experiences. That is why Agoria & Sirris already launched the learning network Circular Economy Connect in 2016. The learning network is an exclusive community of and for technology companies that realise circular projects in a business context. The common goal is to contribute to the development of a more circular economy and to expand and reinforce the circular community.

A selection of themes

Together with the members of the learning network, we select the themes based on concrete business cases and common challenges. Amongst the topics that have been covered in previous cycles you will find:

• Ecosystem approach & circular value chains
• Measuring circularity
• Financing circular business models
• Organizational changes that facilitate circular strategies
• Public procurement and circular economy
• Marketing of circular products and services
• Upcoming laws and regulations
   

Practicalities

In total, a cycle of for sessions will be organised twice over a period of one year (till June 2024). Companies getting started with circular economy are invited to participate in the ‘Inspired’ cycle and companies that are more advanced participate in the ‘Advanced’ cycle.

The sessions are held throughout the year at one of the companies in the network. The host companies are given the opportunity to obtain specific feedback or input for their current projects or challenges.

The kick-off session takes place on 12/10 and lasts a full day. 

We also plan two shorter online sessions in which we give the floor to (international) experts and inspiring stakeholders.

Participation

Interested and eager to be part of the exclusive group of pioneering companies of CE Connect? Contact us, so that we can schedule an intake meeting with you to discuss your challenges and concrete expectations.

The price for companies in Flanders or Sirris/Agoria members is €800. Two people of the same company can participate per ticket. Companies outside Flanders pay €2,579.

This learning network is part of the Industry Partnership project in which 17 Flemish innovation partners offer integrated services to stimulate growth and innovation in Flemish industry in the following 3 themes: Digitisation, Sustainability & Industry 4.0. They do this under the leadership of Agoria and Sirris and with the support of Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen.