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Event details
Datum:
03/03/2026
09:00 - 14:00
Locatie:
Herman Teirlinckgebouw
Havenlaan 88
1000 Brussel
Belgium
Circular Textiles – Stitched Up
A lot is happening in the textile sector: new European regulations, new business models with shifting consumer behaviour, a new EPR scheme for textiles, … Many innovations—but what does this mean for Flemish stakeholders?
In recent years, the “leverage research” programme of Vlaanderen Circulair has explored these themes and compiled key research insights for the industry. Alongside an overview of the European, Belgian, and Flemish context, you will discover answers to important questions. Which new business models could be relevant for your company? What should be done with textiles at the end of their lifecycle? How can good design make a major difference? And how do you bring consumers along in this story?
Through matchmaking, you will likely find the research that can help you move forward. Register below! See you then!
Programme
Programme is mostly in Dutch, research pitches can be in English.
9:00 Registration + coffee
9:30 Introduction
9:45 A look at Europe
Lars Fogh Mortensen (European Environment Agency) and Valérie Boiten (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)
10:15 Policy and science as strategy
Evelyne Terryn, Vice-Rector for Sustainability, KU Leuven
10:30 Panel discussion on circular textiles in Flanders with moderator Simon Gyspeert (Flanders District of Creativity) and panel members:
Wouter Dujardin (OVAM)
Maarten Landuyt (Herw!n)
Michiel Van den Plas (Retexbel)
Jasmien Wynants (MASJIEN)
11:00 Pitches and posters: research results on circular textiles
12:30 Sandwich lunch + networking
After lunch, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to discuss their plans with Team Business Trajectories (Team Bedrijfstrajecten) of VLAIO.
Do you have research on circular textiles yourself? Come speak at our event!