What are the key challenges in electronics, plastics and the food- and bio-economy currently hampering the transition to a circular economy at scale and speed?
This session will build on the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy’s (PACE) work around the applications of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in solving some of the pressing problems in the transition to a circular economy. The session will focus on electronics, plastics and the food and bio-economy, inviting those present to reflect on the needed frameworks to unlock key barriers in the transition to a circular economy.
14:30 | Welcome from the World Economic Forum and Accenture Strategy Antonia Gawel, Head of Circular Economy Initiative, World Economic Forum Makiko Eda, Chief Representative Officer, WEF Japan |
Speaker Series: Building the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Technological Solutions for the Circular Economy Leanne Kemp, Founder & CEO, Everledger Kate E. Brandt, Sustainability Officer, Google Harald Tepper, Philips Léon Wijnands, Global Head of Sustainability, ING |
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An Introduction to the Breakout Groups & 4IR technologies | |
Breakout Groups | |
Elevator Pitches from Groups | |
Sarah Chandler, Senior Director of Operations Product Development and Environmental Initiatives, Apple | |
16:00 | Session ends |
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