
The circle is a symbol of unity, equality and continuity — and today it is also a powerful image for cooperation, connectedness and circularity. That is exactly what ROUND stands for: nine Belgian organisations for Extended Producer Responsibility that are joining forces to work towards more responsible, solidarity-based and circular waste management.
We would like to invite you to participate in the very first event organised by ROUND, the association of nine Belgian Extended Producer Responsibility organisations. A unique meeting between the most important players in the sector, where innovative initiatives, good practices and fruitful partnerships between the various organisations will be highlighted.
📅 Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Sofitel Brussels Europe, Place Jourdan 1, 1040 Brussels
Why participate?
Discover the leading projects of the EPR organisations in the fields of innovation, the environment, education and employment.
Meet representatives from public authorities, federations, NGOs and partners from the sector.
Be inspired by good practices and contribute to a collective dynamic in the service of a high-performance circular economy.
8.30
Registration
9.00
Introduction: Who is ROUND? What are our mission, vision and joint projects?
- Francis Huysman - CEO Fost Plus & Valipac
- Eric Dewaet - CEO Recupel
9.15 - 10.00
Topic Environment
- More than Car Recycling: Reuse in 5 Stories by Catherine Lenaerts - CEO Febelauto
- How can we prepare for the increase in collected solar panels? by Johan Gooosens - Country Manager PV CYCLE Belgium
- Better sorting for less landfill: the example of cooking plates containing refractory ceramic fibres by Eric Dewaet - CEO Recupel
10.00 - 10.30
Coffee break
10.30 - 11.15
Topic Education
- Sorting is done with your head... and your heart. Or how consumers are moving in the right direction by Adriaan Lowet - Manager Products & Campaigns Fost Plus
- How to protect our environment by recycling used oils by Kris van Hest - Managing Director Square (Valorlub)
- Retreading: Circular performance serving the transport sector by Chris Lorquet - CEO Recytyre
11.15 - 12.00
Topic Innovation
- Innovation at the service of industrial packaging recycling by Xavier Lhoir - Deputy Managing Director & COO Valipac
- Bebat’s Strategy for a Safer and Smarter Battery Ecosystem by Nele Peeters - Deputy CEO Bebat
- Valumat unveils four innovative projects to transform recycling by Lucas Wauters - Senior Project Manager
12.00 - 12.15
Wrap up
12.15 - 14.00
Lunch
Registration