The AMICE learning and demonstration networkis the circular training event of the AMiCE (Advanced Manufacturingin Central Europe) project,funded by the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE program.The AMiCE project tacklesthree major challenges faced by SMEs when adopting advanced manufacturing technologies: access to knowledge, promotion of investments,competitiveness of these projects.
Advanced manufacturing technologies are a key driver of competitiveness in many industries, creating opportunities for applying circular design strategies and contributingto keeping skills and jobs in central Europe. Additive manufacturingcan supportcircular design strategies by creating opportunities to extend a product's lifespan, forinstance by enabling repair or upgrades, even ifproducts were not originally designed forthis.
The training eventaims at consolidating the network and align its development to the future challenges foreseen for circular economy. It will bring together the main actors of the network and ensure the high-quality operation of their network. The event also includes presentations from relevant innovations in this field, considered as an enabler to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Agendathrough eco-design and new business models. Recognizedexperts and decision-makers will participate in the event.
During the event, different sessionswill allow to identify new challenges and opportunitiesin order to be able to tackle them within the learning and demonstration network. This includes circularsuccesses storiesin areas such as circular economy strategies, industrial symbiosis, advance manufacturing, ecodesign, etc.givingparticipants the opportunity to grow their network of circular partners.
The AMICE training event, organizedin Genova, Italy, isscheduled with the5thEdition Genova Smart Weekevent, when Genoa becomes the top showcase of the Smart Cities field,thus a perfect chance to visit the city.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Thursday 28 November2019
09:30-10.30
Institutional welcome
Matteo CAMPORA, Deputy Mayor for Environment, City of GenovaGuido CONFORTI, Deputy Confindustria Genova, Senior Executive Manager of Economic Development, City of Genova
Marco INVERNIZZI, University of Genova, Vice-Chancellor for Research and technology transfer
Introductionof AMICE project and objectives of the training
Flavio Tonelli, University of Genova, Board Member and Regional Delegate -National Technological Cluster on Intelligent FactoryKatharina Schöps, Technical University of Chemnitz
10:30-12:30
Session 1 Good practices and examples of innovation services in EU
Moderator of the session: Ricardo del Valle, Bax & Company
Raffaella BRUZZONE, EU Affairs and EEN Coordinator, Genova Chamber of Commerce's Executive Agency
Susy Longoni, InnovHub, Executive Agency Milano Chamber of CommercePaola MIGLIORINI, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Environment, Sustainable Production, Products and Consumption -Team Leader Circular Economy Ilaria Re, Vanguard Initiative
12:30-14:00
Poster session: pitch presentations from network operators Networking and light lunch
14:00-16:00
Session 2: future challenges for circular economy and consequences for the network of pilot lines and demonstrators
What are the future challenges for Circular Economy
Prof. Fabio IRALDO, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa, GREEN-Bocconi Observatory on Green Economy
AMICE’s regional foresight scenarios for circular economy (WP1)
Johana Reiland, Bax & Company
Regional challenges and future perspectives
AMICE tandems 5 minutes statements
16:00 –17:00
Session 3: Building a common vision and perspectives for the network of pilot lines and demonstrators
Moderators of the session: Katharina Schöps and Flavio Tonelli
Friday 29 November 2019
09:00-10.30
Tour: visit to the production line repairing broken blades using the additive manufacturing process – Ansaldo Energia
10:30-11:00
Session 4: Keynote Lectures
Cradle to Cradle design concept
Michael BRAUNGART, co-founder ofCradle to Cradle®(Germany)
11:30-13:00
Session 5: Circular successes stories
Moderator of the session: Prof. Adriana DEL BORGHI, University of Genova, Chancellor’s Delegate for Environmental Sustainability
Circular Economy design of train components
Davide Bonaffini-Hitachi Rail Italy, Polytecnic of Milan
Circular Boats & Technologies -3D printing of jigs
Paolo Licinio Nazzaro -SUPERFICI S.c.r.l
13:00-14:00
Networking + light lunch
14:00-16:00
Session 6: Closing session and network perspectives
Moderatorsof the session: Melissa Demartini and Johana Reiland