Circular
Wallonia
Days

Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Battery Future

13th – 14th December 2023

With the support of 

The “Circular Wallonia Days”

Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Battery Future

Welcome to the second edition of Circular Wallonia Days, an inclusive event dedicated to advancing the circularity of the batteries value chain. Join like-minded individuals, industries, and organizations passionate about sustainability. Let’s unlock the full potential of a circular battery future through industrial partnerships with companies in the vibrant Walloon Region and surrounding countries.

 

Together, we’ll drive a sustainable and responsible battery industry.

Reshaping Batteries: A Circular Economy Outlook

Why ?

The concept of the Circular Economy transcends national boundaries and necessitates a European approach to effectively mobilize resources and foster collaboration among neighbouring countries and regions. As part of Circular Wallonia, the circular economy strategy devised by the Walloon Government, a range of measures has been implemented, with a special focus on the “metallurgy” sector, encompassing critical raw materials and batteries. This sector represents one of the key priority value chains within Wallonia.

Who ?

This event targets everyone concerned by the circularity of the batteries value chain. It is a great  opportunity to discuss industrial partnerships with companies and other organisations located in countries surrounding the Walloon Region.

2 Days

+ 2 side events

Event Schedule

Wednesday

13

13.12.2023 @ 9.00 a.m.

DAY 1

Business Village Ecolys - Actibel | Namur

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From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Opening conference : Global Battery dynamics and Opportunities for Regional Collaborations

  • 9:00 a.m. : What’s going on in Wallonia ? Minister Intervention
  • 9:20 a.m. : What’s going on in Europe ? Keynote: The Worldwide Batteries Landscape and business implications (IRA, Raw Materials Act, recycling regulations…)
  • 10:00 a.m. : Panel: Extending the Walloon Recycling Valley beyond boundaries
  • 12:00 p.m. : Networking lunch

Workshop : Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Battery Future

Opportunities in Wallonia and surrounding regions

  • 1:00 p.m. : Intro WIN4C/Pôle MecaTech
  • 1:20 p.m. : Keynote: Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Battery Future
  • 2:20 p.m. : Brainstorming Sessions (Win4C / Pôle MecaTech)
    • Direct Recycling
    • Smart battery disassembly
    • Battery Assembly
    • Batteries second life
    • Building Critical Infrastructure
    • Developing Critical Mass (brains)
  • Conclusions and actions

Interactive Pitching session : Opportunities for international collaboration

  • 4.00 p.m. : Why is Wallonia a great place to look for partnerships & settle ?
    • Feedback on the call for expressions of interest for the development of battery-related industries in Wallonia. Current opportunities
  • 5:00 p.m. : Networking diner 

 

Thursday

14

14.12.2023 @ 9:00 a.m.

DAY 2

Business Village Ecolys - Actibel | Namur

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From 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Workshop : Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Battery Future

Building a prosperous Walloon industrial Batteries Recycling ecosystem


  • 9:30 a.m. : Intro WIN4C/Pole MecaTech
  • 9:50 a.m. : Keynote: Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Battery Future in Wallonia.
  • 10:20 a.m. : Brainstorming session
    • Hydrometallurgy
    • Direct Recycling
    • Smart battery disassembly
    • Battery Assembly
    • Building Critical Mass
  • Conclusions and actions
  • 12:15 p.m. : Networking lunch

If you have any question about the event, please contact communication@polemecatech.be

Side Events 

Monday

11

11.12.2023 @ 9.00 a.m.

SIDE EVENT 1

Liège

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From 9:00 a.m.

General Assembly Meeting – SEATBELT

Organizer : CRM 

For more information, please visit : www.seatbelt-project.eu

 

Tuesday

12

12.12.2023 @ 12.30 p.m.

SIDE EVENT 2

Liège

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From 12:30 p.m.

SOLID4B 

« Solid state Li batteries towards a circular economy: Potentials Vs. Challenges »

Organizer : ABEE

For more information, please visit : (coming soon)

 

Need for a hotel in the surroundings?

Ibis Styles Namur
Avenue d’Ecolys 2,
5020 Namur

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