8:15am |
Registration opening and security check - Main hall of the European Parliament, ASP Building, Rue Wiertz |
9:00am |
Welcome by Commissioner S. DIMAS and Keynote sponsor Mrs E.Hennicot, with the co-sponsorship Mr C.Davies and E.Herczog (MEPs)
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9:15am |
Sustainability as a Catalyst for Innovation
Sustainability is reshaping academic and industrial research programmes. Significant investments over recent years made innovative solutions available for immediate sustainability benefits. However these innovations need to echo throughout the value chains.
Among the invited speakers: David Cook, CEO TNS; Professor Rodney Twonsend, Suschem Chairman |
10:00am |
Drivers & Barriers for Green Procurement
Green procurement is high on the agenda of both the public and private sector. Directives, official guidelines and corporate social responsibility practices are showing the way, however green procurement is still lagging behind.
Among the invited speakers: Officials from EU institutions and Industry representatives |
11:00am |
Sustainable Consumption: driven by innovation?
Innovations addressing Sustainable Development principles need a pull from market trends and consumers. This market demand will be further supported by consumer education and a change in consumption attitudes. Will innovation further accelerate this trend?
Among the invited speakers: Scientists, Members of the Parliament and Sustainability Directors |
12:15am |
Key take-aways by Mrs E.Hennicot |
