Brussels, 24 April — The workshop “Advancing Sustainable and Circular Electronics” brought together leading voices from industry, policy, and research to explore practical solutions for one of the electronics sector’s most pressing challenges: how to accelerate the transition toward sustainability and circularity.
Organised in cooperation with Global Electronics Association Europe, the event provided a platform for exchange on innovative approaches across the electronics value chain.
The workshop, co-located with the Chemicals Management for Electronics Regulatory Summit, featured contributions from experts representing industry, research, and academia. Speakers included Nora Jeske (Siemens), Alizée Dubois (banyan.eco), Liisa Hakola (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd), Colin Seward (Cisco), and Priya Saikumar (University of Oxford).
Throughout the session, participants discussed key challenges and opportunities related to sustainable materials, circular design, and supply chain transparency. The exchange highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the need for practical, scalable solutions to drive impact across the industry.
The workshop concluded with a shared recognition of the urgency to advance innovation and strengthen collaboration between stakeholders. Participants identified the need for continued dialogue and concrete actions to support the transition toward a more sustainable and circular electronics ecosystem.