19:00 – Welcome
19:30 – Introduction and keynote lecture
19:45 – Panel debate on circular economy, energy and innovation in the (petro-)chemical and pharmaceutical industries
21:15 – Closing remarks
21:30 – Networking reception

Moderator: Mevr. Indra Dewitte – Editor-in-Chief Mediahuis

Welcome Address
Ken Casier, Alderman, City of Antwerp (5 minutes)

Keynote Lecture
Kurt Vandenberghe, European Commission

Panel Discussion
The debate will be structured around three themes, each introduced by an expert:

• Circular Economy
  Introduction by Sam Deconinck, New Business Development Director, Normec OWS
• Energy
  Introduction by Guy Vekemans, Strategy Coordinator Sustainable Energy, EnergyVille – VITO
• Innovation
  Introduction by Angels Orduna, Director, A.SPIRE

Closing Remarks
Chris Brauwers, Province of Antwerp

Panel Members:

Jan Remeysen – Chair Essenscia – CEO BASF Antwerp

Kurt Vandenberghe – European Commission – Director General DG Climate

Leen Govaerts – VITO NV – Director Water and Energy Transition

Maarten Weyn – UAntwerp – Vice-Rector Research and Impact

Stijn Vercammen – Deloitte – Sustainability and Climate Lead

Luc Van Steenwinkel – Pfizer - Managing Director

More information here.

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