OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE

“Navigating EU Regulations & Advancing Circularity in Textiles”

Date: 6 May 2025

Time: 11:00 – 12:15 CET

Location: Press Club Brussels Europe, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels

What to Expect

Opening Remarks by Zied Chetoui, Event Manager, Textiles Recycling Expo Gain a first look at the expo’s vision, purpose, and role in tackling the most urgent challenges facing the textile recycling industry.

Hear From Key Industry Leaders:

• Karla Basselier, CEO - Fedustria

• Julia Ettinger, Secretary General - EuRIC

• Dirk Vantyghem, Director General - EURATEX

• Robert van de Kerkhof, CEO - ReHubs

Key Topics:

• EU Regulatory Landscape & Its Impact on the Industry
• Scaling Textile-to-Textile Recycling
• Consumer Behaviour and Market Shifts
• The Emergence of New Technologies
• Insights into the Textiles Recycling Expo 2025 Programme

With textile waste at an all-time high, and bold EU circularity targets taking shape, this press conference offers exclusive access to expert insights, emerging policy updates, and cross-sector partnerships that are moving the industry forward.

Be the first to explore what’s ahead for the Textiles Recycling Expo 2025, featuring over 100+ exhibitors, cutting-edge solutions, and a packed conference programme designed for leaders driving change.