3rd Interregional meeting in Lahti on 3-4 September 2024

LAB University of Applied Sciences will host the 3rd Interregional partner meeting as part of the CEI BOOST project, bringing together stakeholders from across Europe to discuss and advance strategies for promoting a circular economy through digitalization. The two-day event will gather key representatives from various regions to share insights, good practices, and innovative approaches to sustainability.

 

Strategy sessions and collaborative workshop
 

The event will kick off on September 3rd. The morning sessions will feature presentations on national and regional strategies for promoting circular economy and sustainable digitalization, followed by a campus tour showcasing Lahti’s advancements in green mobility and circular economy laboratories.

 

In the afternoon, participants will engage in a workshop focused on interregional stakeholder collaboration, examining the intersection of digital innovations and circular economy ecosystems analysis and thematic analysis in advancing policy improvements.

 

Showcasing local innovations and site visits
 

The second day showcases good practices of Päijät-Häme and Finland, including innovative solutions such as Purkutori’s recycling site, Second Thought’s digital product information, Voglia’s clothing impact calculator developed by Kuuki and HukkaAI’s food waste reduction software.

 

Participants will also visit local sites such as Kempower, a leader in electric mobility, and Luhta Re-Use, highlighting the region’s commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.

 

The event is organized by the Interreg Europe -project CEI BOOST in cooperation with the LAB University of Applied Sciences and the Regional Council of Päijät-Häme. The goal of the CEI BOOST project is to increase the use of digital innovations to support the circular economy in SMEs.

 

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For more information

 

Aino Vepsäläinen, LAB University of Applied Sciences

aino.vepsalainen(a)lab.fi

 

Johanna Snell, Regional Council of Päijät-Häme

johanna.snell(a)paijat-hame.fi