Are you passionate about sustainable development and interested in the intersection of technology and environmental conservation? Mark your calendar for an unmissable event: the SMART CIRCUIT Conference on Circular Industry Futures, happening on April 10th, 2024, at Genova Blue District, Genoa, Italy, will be a hybrid event. Whether you’re able to join us in person in the beautiful city of Genoa or prefer to engage from the comfort of your home or office, this event promises to be an inclusive and transformative experience for all participants.
This groundbreaking conference will focus on the crucial sectors of Electronics & Electrical Recycling and Advanced Technologies that promote Clean Processing, including Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for Circular Economy (CE).
WHY ATTEND?
- Insightful Discussions: Engage with leading experts and innovators from various fields as they discuss the importance of the circular economy in the Ligurian Region, delve into local funding opportunities, and explore contributions from notable academic institutions.
- Panel Discussions on ICT and Advanced Technologies: Gain valuable knowledge from specialized panels addressing the role of ICT in the circular economy and how emerging technologies like Big Data, Blockchain, 5G, and AI are propelling the industry forward.
- Best Practices Showcases: Discover best practices in the territory and explore the new movement that is shaping our perspective on beauty and sustainability, along with projects like, CLIP CIRCUITO, and EcoeFISHent Project. Explore how companies like Video Systems Srl are leading the way in zero-defect manufacturing towards zero waste.
AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30: Welcome coffee and registration
9:30 – 10:15: CONFERENCE OPENING
- Welcome – Introduction to the Conference – Pier Giuseppe Naso Rappis (SIIT)
- The strategic approach of Ligurian Region – Paola Carnevale (Regione Liguria)
- The role of the University of Genoa – Gianni Vercelli (Università di Genova)
- Smart Circuit Project overview – Agnieszka Włodarczyk-Gębik (Krakowski Park Technologiczny)
10:15 – 11:15: SETTING THE SCENE: CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN REGIONAL TERRITORIES
· Regional local funding on Circular Economy – Sara Piana (Regione Liguria – Economic Development Dept.)
· Ligurian Innovation Poles TRANSIT & SOSIA – Paolo Filauro (SIIT)
· Ligurian Innovation Pole EASS – Elisabetta Arato (TICASS)
· Circularity Enabled by Digital Marketplaces: Attitudes of Companies in the Territories of Central Europe – Zuzana Špuntová (CYRKL Zdrojová platforma)
· Circular Economy strategies in Saxony Region – Anne Geißler (Energy Saxony)
11:15 – 12:30: ICT PANEL
- Repair Center – Massimo Dordoni (T&G/FOS)
- Recycling of WEEE – Tommaso Manca (Hiro Robotics)
- MeriTO – Peter Feciak (CEELABS): Supporting Ecology Power Management
- Use of sensors in components for monitoring and digitalization in the C.E. context – Norbert Schramm (Lightweight Structures Engineering)
- Insights from CIRCOTRONIC Project -Tiziana de Nittis, Irene Sabbadini (Regione Emilia-Romagna)
12:30 – 12:45: Q&A
12:45 – 13:45: Light lunch & networking
13:45 – 14:45: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTING CIRCULAR ECONOMY GROWTH PANEL
- Big Data and Blockchain – Pierpaolo Baglietto (University of Genoa)
- 5G – Raffaele Bolla (University of Genoa)
- Artificial Intelligence for C.E. applications – Rosario Capponi (FUTUREDATA SRL)
- Optimization and simulation – Davide Anghinolfi (IROI)
14:45 – 15:00: Q&A
15:00 – 16:15: BEST PRACTICES IN THE TERRITORY
- New European Bauhaus – Laura Muraglia (Regione Liguria)
- Clip Circuito Project – Marco Rolandi (Regione Liguria)
- EcoeFISHent Project – Maria Nives Riggio (FILSE)
- Good practices for sustainability in cosmetics – Elena Grasselli (University of Genoa)
- CISUTAC Project – Alberto Landini (STAM)
- Zero defect manufacturing towards zero waste – Alessandro Liani (VIDEO SYSTEM)
16:15 – 16:30: Q&A
16:30 – 16:45: CONCLUSION AND CLOSING REMARKS
16:45 – 17:15: Visit to Blue District Immersive Room
Registration:
Register now to secure your spot at this must-attend event for anyone committed to advancing the circular economy and leveraging technology for a sustainable future. Let’s shape the future of circular industry futures together!
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWlmlnCNO21kphZ7dyO1LlIerNpYAhHotDhmwNIu_7ImtbgA/viewform
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning, discussion, and networking in Genoa!