RECREATE Conference: EU Composites Advantage Unveiled
When? 🗓️ Thursday, 22nd May 2025
Where? 📍 House of the EU, Ljubljana, Slovenia and online
We are excited to announce upcoming conference: EU Composites Advantage Unveiled that brings together innovative minds to explore advancements in sustainable composite materials.
Join us to discover how can European industries source innovation more effectively and accelerate the uptake of advanced circular solutions to increase the competitiveness of the EU economy.
We will explore trends of EU composites market and demonstrate industrial innovations for reuse and manufacturing of composite materials that are ready for the uptake. The sessions will highlight real-world applications of composites related technologies across industries such as automotive, wind energy, naval, aerospace, transport, construction, and sports.
This is an excellent opportunity to connect with thought leaders, industry pioneers, and stakeholders committed to advancing the circular economy.
The conference will take place on 22nd May 2025 in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 9:30am to 4pm CET.
Register here:
The Conference organised by RECREATE is a part of CHALLENGE CIRCULARITY stream curated by the CBA (www.circularbusiness.academy).
Preliminary programme
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08:45 |
Registration and morning coffee |
Speed dating for early arrivals |
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09:30 09:35
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Opening of the programme
Welcome address
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Jurij Giacomelli, Founder, managing director, META Circularity, RECREATE C&D Partner Jerneja Jug Jerše, Head of EU Commission Representation in Slovenia Gianmarco Griffini, Politecnico Milano, RECREATE Project coordinator |
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10.10
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Composites and the circularity advantage – Composites market trends Panel I: |
Luca Gentilini, Cobat
Panel Participants: |
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11:10 |
Coffee Break |
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11:30 |
Panel II |
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12:30 |
Pitching session 1: Mobility Presentations – Circular Design for Composites on an Automotive showcase – Reuse of carbon fibre-reinforced composite parts for aviation – Laser shock method for disassembling composite materials |
Advancing composites in automotive and aerospace
Bonaventura Vitolo, Geven
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13:30 |
Lunch |
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14:30
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Digital tools for education, learning, sustainability and circularity assessment Circularity, mobility and the Ecocivilisation Q&A |
Roberta Memeo, GRIFO
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15:10 |
Pitching session 2: Composites and renewables Presentations – RES-T’s Wind turbine bringing renewable energy closer to untapped market segments – Solvolysis applications for composites regeneration – Electro fragmentation Guest Case: |
Circularity by design and life extension of wind farms
Frank Richert, RES-T
Marco Diani, Politecnico di Milano
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16:10 |
Short Break |
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16:25 |
Pitching session 3: Professional tools and equipment Presentations – RECREATE technology solutions demonstrated by HEAD – New cases announcements coming soon! |
Composites regeneration and reuse in sports equipment, maritime and textile industry
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17:25 |
Conclusions |
Gianmarco Griffini, Politecnico Milano, RECREATE Project coordinator |
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17:30 |
End of programme |
Please, note that the Conference programme is subject to final changes and adjustments.
Location of the conference
House of the EU, Ljubljana, Slovenia & Online via Zoom
Accommodation recommendation
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Grand Plaza Hotel Ljubljana (★★★★★) Website: https://www.grandplazahotel.si/ Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4oVpRmmxYfHgBt26 Distance from venue: 10 min walk ~700m |
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Hotel Slon (★★★★) Website: https://www.hotelslon.com/ Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pfLiGef6z42c5R6r8 Distance from venue: 15 min walk ~1,1km |
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Grand Hotel Union (★★★★) Website: Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6CRWrVnvf6psavoy8 Distance from venue: 18 min walk ~ 1,6km |
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How to reach the venue of the conference
Car
Multiple parking options are available around the venue with rates 0,7-0,8€/hour:
Parking Linhartova: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RDZNEA2kwNjV8TNB9
Parking TUN: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ECKuxei2qmhNUUxe9
Parking GZ: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1JjZTtfVD7hx81Ad6
Train
Ljubljana’s main train station, Ljubljana Railway Station (Železniška postaja Ljubljana), is conveniently located near Dunajska cesta.
After arrival head towards Dunajska cesta. Turn right onto Dunajska cesta and head north. Walk straight for approximately 700 meters (about 10 minutes). The House of the EU is located at Dunajska cesta 20 on the right-hand side of the road.
Bus
The closest bus station is “Razstavišče” which is located a 2 min walk from the venue. You can use bus number 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 20.
Plane
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is the nearest airport located 25 km from the city centre. To reach the city centre from there you can use:
Bus: 3,5 EUR (one way)
The bus station is located in the immediate vicinity of the Passenger Terminal A. Buses run directly to Ljubljana Main Bus Station every hour between 6:00 and 9:00 am and every 30 minutes during the day, with the last bus leaving at 21:00. Tickets can be purchased here: https://arriva.si/en/ .
Taxi: 50 EUR (one way)
Taxis are available at the exit from the arrivals terminal.
Shuttle: 15-20 EUR (one way)
You can purchase tickets through the GoOpti reservation page: https://www.goopti.com/en/
Alternatively, you can reach Ljubljana from neighbouring airports:
- Klagenfurt, Austria: 79 km
- Graz, Austria: 160 km
- Zagreb, Croatia: 135 km
- Trieste, Italy: 120 km
- Venice, Italy: 220 km
To reach Ljubljana from nearby airports, we recommend using shuttle service provided by GoOpti (https://www.goopti.com/en/ ) or buses (Flixbus, Nomago, etc.).