Event: SHAPE Launch
We are delighted to invite you to the SHAPE launch event organised on June 1st, 2023. The SHAPE programme will boost the sustainability change in manufacturing reshaping the life cycles of products and materials.
The ongoing resource and logistics crises and financial turmoil have proven that it pays off to reuse what already exists. Still, the monumental push for reshaping life cycles comes from biodiversity and climate.
The new SHAPE ecosystem, led by Mirka Oy, focuses on boosting circularity, developing innovative materials, creating testbeds for business models, and enhancing data-driven value chains. By sparking co-creation and knowledge-sharing across sectors, the ecosystem empowers partners to become forerunners in the booming remanufacturing industry. The collaboration enables the creation of disruptive circular solutions and scalable sustainable business that have not been possible before.
We are now building a large cross-industrial ecosystem around entire value chains addressing the key challenges of the manufacturing and construction industries related to the following themes:
· Boosting circularity
· Sustainable materials
· Repair, refurbish and remanufacturing
· Intelligence throughout value chains
Mirka is excited to lead this transformation as a leader company (“Veturi”), and we would like to welcome you to join this event.
When: Thursday 1st of June, 2023 at 10:00-16:30
Where: Epicenter (Lounge), Mikonkatu 9, Helsinki
How: Live event on-site
Programme (all times GMT +3):
9:30 Onsite event registration and coffee
10:00 Opening of the event
Welcome, Mats Sundell, R&D Director, Mirka Oy
The potential of remanufacturing, Charlotta Risku, General Manager Innovation and Sustainability, Mirka Oy
The role of circular economy and remanufacturing within the green transition, Ulla Heinonen, Director, Green Growth, Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK)
11:00 Networking lunch
12:00 SHAPE ecosystem – why and what
Mats Sundell, R&D Director, Mirka Oy
Charlotta Risku, SHAPE programme manager, Mirka Oy
12:30 Research and development themes of the SHAPE Ecosystem
Boosting circularity. Linking value chains to close resource cycles, Petra Härmälä
Sustainable material solutions. Beyond ecodesign, Markus Kass
Repair, refurbish and remanufacture. Catching carbon by prolonging product life, Mats Bystedt
Intelligence throughout value chains. Data-driven value creation, Mika Adler
13:20 Networking coffee break
14:05 Keynote: What is the price tag? 5 trends of manufacturing in the new normal.
Edward Blomstedt, CEO, Combi Works
14:30 Challenges, innovations, and solutions in the green transition of manufacturing
Anne Fraser-Vatto, Griffin Refineries
Ann-Sofie Fonsen, Montinutra
Tommy Björklund, Baltic Yachts
Saku Haukijärvi & Pekka Sinisalo, KiiltoClean
15:20 SHAPE ecosystem – how it works and how to join
15:30 Networking: Possibility to discuss with Mirka about the programme, new R&D ideas and future ecosystem projects
16:30 The event ends
Please note that Spinverse supports Mirka with registration and coordination for the event.