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    A sustainable industrial future Make it happen together

    Executive Leadership Panel Discussion &
    Roundtables June 7th 2024 – Port Of Antwerp

A sustainable industrial future - panel discussion & roundtables

Welcome to our exclusive event, where senior leaders from various organizations converge to discuss and exchange insights on pressing industry topics. Join us for an enriching opportunity to collaborate, network, and explore innovative solutions together.

At our upcoming event, hosted on June 7th, 2024, at the prestigious facilities of Port of Antwerp, we're gathering industry leaders to delve into the imperative of co-creating a sustainable industrial future. Building upon the success of our previous event in October 2023, this gathering aims to foster open dialogue and authentic exchanges among senior executives.

Our event provides a platform for leading European industrial and logistic players to exchange experiences and best practices in achieving sustainability goals while balancing profitability, quality, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory requirements participate in insightful roundtable discussions focused on five key topics, providing exclusive insights from executive board members of industrial companies on their sustainability transformation journeys, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction.

Thank you for registering to participate in our executive leadership panel and roundtable discussions. We look forward to welcoming you and facilitating meaningful conversations that drive positive change towards a sustainable future.

Why to attend

  • Engage with Industry Leaders: Connect and exchange ideas with senior leaders from various organizations who are shaping the future of sustainability in the industrial sector.
  • Explore Sustainable Solutions: Participate in discussions on relevant focus topics and collaborate with peers to explore innovative solutions to common challenges.
  • Expand Your Network: Develop valuable connections with industry peers, fostering relationships that can support your professional growth and future endeavors.

What our attendees say

Agenda

08:00 – 09:00 am WELCOME breakfast with Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO Port of Antwerp
09:00 – 09:10 am OPENING by Marcia de Troyer, Vice President EFESO and Veerle Slenders, Executive Vice President Umicore
09:10 – 09:30 am KEYNOTE SPEECH by Veerle Slenders, Executive Vice President, Umicore
09:30 – 10:40 am PANEL DISCUSSION
The puzzle is not easy for European companies: securing a long-term future and continuing to produce at a competitive cost, high energy prices, scarcer raw materials, continuing to automate and digitalize while engaging and motivating all employees and doing so with the smallest possible environmental footprint. With these fine top leaders, we share our best practices and challenges.
10:40 – 11:00 am BREAK – Networking session
11:00 – 12:30 pm ROUNDTABLES (to be chosen by the attendees)
12:30 – 12:40 pm CLOSING by Veerle Slenders & Marcia de Troyer
12:40 onwards LUNCH at Lobby

Roundtable discussions

Roundtable discussions are currently in progress, and details will soon be finalized. Access to the full list of sessions will be exclusively available to registered attendees. Please register and stay tuned for updates!

  • Roundtable: Circular Supply Chain

    How to set up a circular Supply Chain for precious metals.

  • Roundtable: Energy Efficient

    How to build your internal capability to be energy efficient​

  • Roundtable: Engage

    How to build the capability & create engagement of your Managers & people in an ever-evolving environment.

  • Roundtable: Industry 4.0 - To be confirmed

    How to build the Factory of the Future (2035-2040).

  • Roundtable: Recycling plastics - to be confirmed

    How to set-up a circular supply chain for plastics.

Speakers

Veerle has nearly 30 years of experience in various leadership roles in Europe and in the United States. She has a proven track record in business development, operations management as well as in general and portfolio management in the electronics, aviation, oil and gas, steel and chemicals markets.

Veerle
Slenders

EVP,
UMICORE

For over 20 years, Frédéric has held multiple operational and management roles at Elia. Since November 1, 2022, he serves as Deputy CEO of Elia Transmission Belgium and chairs its Executive Management Board. He's also a permanent invitee to the Elia Group's Executive Management Board meetings.

Frédéric
Dunon

Deputy CEO,
Elia

With over 25 years of corporate experience in global consumer goods corporations and service industries, he is dedicated to driving breakthrough sustainability initiatives that not only deliver results but also contribute to a more sustainable future.

Richard
White

Head of Global Procurement, Puratos
Dr. Ralf Düssel started his career at Evonik in 2005. He has been responsible for the global high-performance polymers business at Evonik from Marl since February 2018. He is also a member of the steering board of the pan-European association Plastics Europe in Brussels.

Ralf
Duessel

EVP, Sustainability
Evonik

Marcia is Vice President and co-lead of the Sustainability global practice at EFESO. She has over 20+ years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale transformation programs across a set of industries with substantial and sustainable business impact.

Marcia
de Troyer

SVP EFESO,
Moderator

Venue

Location

The discussions will be hosted at Port Authority of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Zaha Hadidplein 1
2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Location on Google maps

Local transportation

Venus also accessible via tram 24 direction of Silsburg-Havenhuis (last stop of the line).

Parking

Free parking on ‘Straatsburgdok-Zuidkaai’ – located next to restaurant ‘Het Pomphuis’.

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