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
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
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
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
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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Tel: +32 (0) 81 20 68 50
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If you have any question about the event, please contact communication@polemecatech.be
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