Circularity in Healthcare: From Policy to Practice | DiCE Annual Event

Join us for an inspiring day at the Philips High Tech Campus where we’ll share the latest progress from the DiCE project - from our brand new Circular Design Guide through early results from smart collection pilots to the value chain mapping of our endocutter case study. We’ll also dive into circular business models for healthcare devices and look at key policies that can help (or hinder) the shift to more sustainable systems.

Along the way, you’ll have plenty of chances to meet and connect with peers over lunch and exchange ideas in our policy workshop. Those who act fast, may also join an exclusive visit to MIREC’s recycling plant to see circularity in action. (Please note that the visit is limited to very small group due to safety regulations.)

Come curious, leave inspired and help us shape the future together! 

AGENDA

10:00-11:25 DiCE Progress and Results: From Circular Design to Performance Assessment

• Marion Junique, Assistant Project Manager Sustainability, Medical Devices, Johnson & Johnson
• Tamara Hoveling, PhD Candidate, TU Delft
• Sophia Kalinina, Project Manager, GRIN
• Sascha Vermeylen, Panel Manager, LiCalab - Living & Care Lab
• Erasmo Cadena Martinez, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Ghent
• Sonia Valdivia, Scientific Director, World Resources Forum
• Jason LaRoche, Director, Innovative Health - Environmental Sustainability in Clinical Research, Johnson & Johnson

11:25-12:05 Guest Project Appearance and Discussions (INCREACE, ENKORE)

• Esmée Bakker, Advisor Circular Economy, Partners For Innovation
• Xenia Beltran, Senior Project Manager, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

12:05-12:50 Networking Lunch

12:50-13:55 Policy Workshop

Join us to explore preliminary policy recommendations under development by DiCE and provide feedback in a lively World Café exchange. Discussions will cover the Medical Devices Regulation, the WEEE Directive, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, and rules on cross-border shipment of medical devices.

Moderated by: Els Ducheyne (Johnson & Johnson), Sonia Valdivia (World Resources Forum), Jason LaRoche (Johnson & Johnson)

13:55-14:00 Closing Remarks

14:00-14:30 Transfer to MIREC for those participating in the visit

14:30-17:00 Visit at MIREC's Recycling Plant (Limited availability)

17:00 Transfer to Eindhoven Central Station (From MIREC)

HOW TO FIND THE PHILIPS HIGH TECH CAMPUS

From Eindhoven Central Station, take bus 407 to "Eindhoven, HTC/The Strip", only a short walk away from the Philips building.

From Eindhoven Airport, take bus 20 to "Eindhoven, HTC/The Strip", only a short walk away from the Philips building.