Leading the Change from Linear Economy to Circular Economy

The launch conference of the Israeli Circular Economic platform brings together opinion leaders from all relevant sectors - industry, technology, finance, law and environmental protection. The Conference will be attended by representatives of the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry, Ministry of Environmental Protection, senior representatives from universities and the chair of the European Union Circular Economy Stakeholder's Platform Coordination Group. 

The Conference is an important milestone in promoting Israel's transition towards a circular economy.

The Conference will discuss the challenges and importance of promoting circular economy: adoption and implementation of national and international policies, new strategies for resource management and transition to newer business models, and technologies development in the spirit of Israeli innovation.

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Program:

Registration and Breakfast
GreetingsMr. Guy Samet
Director General, Ministry of Environmental ProtectionAdv. Amir ChenManaging Partner, Fischer Bahar Chen Well Orion & Co
Mr. Oded RosePresident, Israel-America Chamber of Commerce

Opening Session
Circular Economy - EU AcceleratorMrs. Ladeja Godina KoširDirector, Circular Change
Chair, European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform’s Coordination Group
The National Circular Economy WorkplanDr. Eric RivkinDirector of Food-Tech and Circular Economy, Ministry of Economy and Industry
Israeli Circular Economy PlatformAdv. Sharon Madel-ArtzyFounder, Circular Economy IL

Session II: Financial Aspects of Circular Economy 
Transition to a New Business Model - Burden or Opportunity?
 Changing the business model of global corporates medium and small businessesMs. Sabina BiranPartner and CEO, MVP Business
Impact Evaluation - the True Value of EnterprisesRony Shalit, CPA
 Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, Somech Chaikin KPMG  

Session III: Circular Economy Stakeholders  Circular Economy Stakeholders’ Panel Opening remarks and panel moderatorProf. Ofira AyalonSenior Researcher Environment Protection and Economy, Shemuel Ne’eman Institute, The Technion
Senior Faculty Member, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, University of HaifaPanel members:

Mr. Avi Blau
 Head of Afeka Institute for Engineering and Circular Economy
Mr. Yair Engel
Founder and CEO, Center for Sustainable Planning and Design for Israel
Adv. Amit Bracha
CEO, Adam Teva VaDin 
   Mr. Daniel Marian
Chairman, EcogomMs. Naama Carmon
   Head of Environmental Protection, Manufacturers Association of Israel 
Mr. Natan Vilner
CEO, MCP Performance; Chair, Plastics and Rubber Sector, Manufacturers Association of Israel

Lunch

Session IV: Practical Aspects of Circular Economy
The New Plastic Economy - Current Status and Regulatory AspectsAdv. Sharon Madel-Artzy
 Implementation of Circular Economy in the Food & Beverage IndustryMr. Oren Avrashi
Director for Innovation, Tempo Group and Barkan Wineries
Industrial Symbiosis Outcomes at the National Level 
Mr. Michael Shchopeck
Industries Administration, Ministry of Economy and Industry
Implementation of Industrial Symbiosis – Case Study, Northern RegionEng. Hagit Snir Zelinger
CEO, 4s  

Circular Economy Roadshow
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