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25 settembre 2023

Dialoghi Circolari: seven meetings not to be missed at Milano Digital Week 2023

Also Circular Economy Lab takes part in the sixth edition of Milano Digital Week, the biggest italian event about innovation and digital culture, with a review of seven encounters dedicated to circular transition titolated “Dialoghi circolari”, organized with Cariplo Factory, Fondazione Silvio Tronchetti Provera and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, under the patronage of Fondazione Cariplo.

The overview takes place from 5 to 6 October next – the first two days of Milano Digital Week - switching between  meetings in person at Cariplo Factory and Politecnico of Milan, video Interviews on demand and talk in live streaming or hybrid mode, with the aim of exploring the synergies between digital transformation and circular economy from a financial, regulatory, industrial and open innovation perspective. Over twenty Italian and international speakers will participate in the event. 

Here is the complete programme of the review “Dialoghi Circolari”: 

OPENING TALK - DIGITAL FOR CIRCULAR TRANSFORMATION 

On-demand event 

A two-voice dialogue dedicated to the digital aspects of the green transition and the enablers and facilitators tools: digital product passports, optimization of circular economy models, collaborative platforms and the Internet of Things. 

Speaker:

  • Ilias Iakovidis, Adviser at DG CONNECT, European Commission 
  • Alfonso Fuggetta, Full Professor, Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano 

Moderation: 

  • Giovanni Iozzia, Director of EconomyUp 

To receive the video posting notification, register at the following link

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5 October 2023 - from 11 to 13 

THE ROLE OF THE INSTITUTIONS IN THE CIRCULAR TRANSFORMATION PROCESS

Digital event in live streaming 

The challenges of circular transformation in Europe, between incentives and directives for sustainability. An encounter in order to examine the impacts and the strategies oriented to the transformation thanks to institutional testimonies - Italian and European - and entrepreneurial. 

Speaker:

  • Paola Migliorini Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission 
  • Silvia Grandi, Director General "Circular Economy", Ministry of Ecological Transition 
  • Alessandro Spada, President, Assolombarda 

Moderation: 

  • Giorgio Kaldor, Renewable Matter Journalist 

To follow the live streaming visit the following link

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5 October 2023 - from 16 to 18  

Live streaming event at Cariplo Factory (via Bergogone 34, Sala Arena) and live streaming 

CIRCULAR FINANCE: THE COST OF TRANSFORMATION AND THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS TO SUPPORT IT 

What is the role of finance in the transformation towards the circular economy? During the meeting will be investigated the costs and financial implications of the transition, in the light of the PNRR and the tools available to companies to guide the way towards more sustainable and circular practices. 

Speaker: 

  • Francesco Perrini, Professor of Management and Technology, Bocconi 
  • Davide Chiaroni, Full Professor, Strategy & Marketing, Politecnico di Milano 
  • Massimiano Tellini, Global Head of Circular Economy Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center

Moderation: 

  • Fabrizio Massaro, Journalist, deputy director of MF-Milano Finanza 

To follow the event live: LINK

To register for the event in presence: LINK

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6 October 2023 - from 10 am  

Event in presence at the Politecnico of Milan (Building 26/A, via Raffaele Lambruschini)  

EDUCATION, RESKILLING & TALENT RETENTION, NEW SKILLS IN CIRCULAR INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

Job opportunities, the skills needed to work in the field of sustainability and the circular economy and opportunities for reskilling and upskilling of professionals. During the event you can take part in simulations of interviews with students and professionals interested in undertaking a career in the circular industry. 

Speaker: 

  • Andrea Granelli, President of KANSO 
  • Davide Sala, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Pirelli 
  • Vittorio Chiesa, MIP Director 
  • Tommaso Agasisti, Professor of Public Management, Politecnico di Milano 

Moderation: 

  • Massimo Sideri, Correspondent and Editorialist Corriere della Sera 

Find out more on the Milano Digital Week website 

Register on Eventbrite

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6 October - from 14:30 to 16:00 

CIRCULAR CHALLENGES IN INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT 

Event in presence at Cariplo Factory (via Bergogone 34, Sala Joule) 

Innovative strategies and approaches to face the new challenges of the contemporary economic landscape, from the crisis of raw materials to the dissociation of profit from the exploitation of natural resources, with a special focus dedicated to the fashion sectors, of energy and biomaterials. 

Speaker: 

  • Edoardo Chiarotti, Scientific collaborator at Enterprise for Society (E4S) Center and professor at EPFL 
  • Luca Bruschi, Head of Sustainability, REDA 
  • Giulia Gregori, Strategic Planning and Corporate Communication Manager, Novamont

Moderation: 

  • Giorgio Kaldor, Renewable Matter journalist  

Find out more on the Milano Digital Week website

Register on Eventbrite

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6 October - from 16:00 to 17:30  

DISRUPTIVE ENABLING SOLUTIONS: STARTUP RESPONSES TO MATERIAL CRISIS 

Event in presence at Cariplo Factory (via Bergogone 34, Sala Joule) 

Addressing the crisis of raw materials thanks to the opportunities generated by innovation and startups: on the occasion of the meeting there will be a contest between emerging innovative companies in the fields of fashion, energy, packaging, who will have the opportunity to present their solutions in front of a jury of selected experts. 

Startup: 

  • Demeter 
  • Enerbrain 
  • Tomapaint 
  • Relict 
  • Rifò 
  • Lebiu 

Moderation: 

  • Andrea Beretta, Head of startup & investment, Cariplo Factory 

Find out more on the Milano Digital Week website

Register on Eventbrite

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FIRESIDE CHAT - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A TOOL TO FACILITATE THE CIRCULAR TRANSITION 

Digital event available on-demand 

A two-part dialogue on artificial intelligence as a catalyst to accelerate and enhance the circular transition through new possibilities for data analysis, automation of decision-making processes and optimization of resource use. 

Speaker:

  • Mattia De Rosa, AI and Data Director, Microsoft Italia 

In dialogue with: 

  • Giovanni Iozzia, Director of EconomyUp 

Register here to receive notification of the online publication of the event