Innovation Forum

Following up with the Innovation Forum 2024! ?? Giuseppe Galimberti, CEO of Nano-Tech SpA, is a leading voice in the nanotechnology industry, known for his groundbreaking work and innovative approaches. He shared a key policy message on the future of nanotechnology and its transformative potential for various sectors, such as aerospace and automotive. #InnovationForum #Nanotechnology #Sustainability #PolicyMatters

The Innovation Forum is thrilled to share that the Innovation Forum 4Plastics, dedicated exclusively to plastics and being an event of the main Innovation Forum, was successfully held in Brussels on April 19th as part of the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF The forum, organized by Maria Vera Duran with the invaluable support of EuRIC - The European Recycling Industries, brought together key stakeholders to discuss groundbreaking advancements and strategies in the plastics industry. It was an incredible opportunity to explore innovative solutions and collaborate with industry leaders committed to driving the circular economy forward.

TheGreenTech team is proud to announce that the Innovation Forum 2024 was an absolute success! ?? We would like to thank all speakers whose insights and engaging presentations made this event truly excepcional. Your participation and involvement was key to drive forward the spirit of innovation and collaboration. Thanks to all attendees who contributed to the discussion and networking. See you in Brussels in 2025. Let's keep innovating together. ???? Thank you from TheGreenTech team! Rocco Lagioia Marc Michel Pablo Martinez Elena Pérez Díaz Sebastián Reyes Christian MICHEL

The Innovation Forum 2024 is a huge success! With an incredible sold-out event, we kick off tomorrow with two days full of sessions and very interesting panels, led by various international experts in the fields of technology and innovation.??? Follow the link to watch the live stream and not miss anything!:?https://lnkd.in/dAFhK3mD To get the password, please send an email to:?[email protected] Below you can check the agenda for the Innovation Forum.

Stellar lineup! ?? MARCELLO GRASSI Founder and Managing Director, Leading Edge Strategy (LES) Session: Aerospace Dr. Marcello Grassi is the founder and the Managing Director of Leading Edge Strategy (LES) Consulting Ltd, a growth strategy and advisory consulting firm built on the in depth knowledge of the composites and high value manufacturing markets such as aerospace, defence and automotive. After achieving a SUMMA CUM LAUDE Aerospace?engineering?Master?degree in Italy, he was awarded a PHD in light weight composite materials at the?Cranfield University?College of?Aeronautics in UK. Before setting up his own management consulting and advisory firm,?he?spent?20 years in the aerospace and automotive industries, covering?global leadership roles?with Dera then QinetiQ, Spirit AeroSystems and McLaren?Automotive. In the past he served as a chairman of the Scottish Aerospace Advisory board, and most recently was Chairman of the industrial advisory board Committee of the Canadian APMA association. He has delivered complex strategic assignments for leading blue-chip multi billion dollars leading enterprises and Governments focusing on high value manufacturing technology investments, engineering capability development, supply chain partnerships and new composites product development ventures, organic and non-organic industrial growth strategies. Amongst his most notable projects: setting up of R&D and high-value manufacturing investments worldwide (Europe, Noth America, Asia), developing strategic analysis and business cases for MakevBuy decision on manufacturing technologies and associated industrial footprint (UK, Europe, Asia), international technology partnerships on future composite light weight applications (USA, Japan, Europe), light house supply chain projects to showcase national EV supply chain competitiveness (Canada). Dr. Marcello Grassi Leading Edge Strategy Consulting Ltd

Stellar lineup! ?? MASSIMO BUSUOLI Head of NTNU Brussels office, NTNU Session: Policy. Massimo Busuoli, a seasoned professional in European Affairs and Research Management, brings a wealth of experience to his current roles. Since 2016, Massimo has served as the Head of the NTNU Brussels office. Moreover, since May 2023, Massimo has taken on the role of Coordinator of the EOREA (European Ocean Research and Education Alliance) Secretariat, and since January 2024 has been elected as Chair of UnILiON (Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network). Prior to his current positions, Massimo held further notable leadership roles, including Head of the ENEA European Union and International Stakeholders Unit based in Brussels. He also served as the Coordinator of the European Energy Research Alliance Secretariat, one of the key reference initiatives of the energy sector at European Level. Massimo's contributions to the ERA system extended also beyond his administrative roles. He has served as the Chair of IGLO engaging in the facilitation of the informal network of EU RTD liaisoning offices in Brussels and he has been the founder and chair of GIURI, an informal group of Italian Liaison Offices in Research and Innovation. Massimo Busuoli Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network

Stellar lineup! ?? INA CHEIBAS Project coordination and researcher, Vito Session: Energy Ina Cheibas is a project coordinator and researcher at VITO - an independent Flemish research organization in the area of cleantech and sustainable development. She is part of EnergyVille, which is a collaboration between the Flemish research partners?VITO, KU Leuven, imec and UHasselt in the field of sustainable energy and intelligent energy systems. EnergyVille researchers provide expertise to industry and public authorities on energy-efficient buildings and intelligent networks for a sustainable urban environment. ? For ten years, Ina has worked in the field of digital fabrication and developed state-of-the-art methods and automized solutions for the build environment. She has a PhD in Additive Manufactured Facades from the University of ETH Zurich. Ina Cheibas VITO EnergyVille

Stellar lineup! ?? KIMBERLY CALDWELL Senior Director, Global Research & Technology, Spirits Aerosystems Session: Aerospace Kimberly Caldwell is Senior Director for Spirit AeroSystems’ Global Research and Technology, where she is responsible for technology and product development across Spirit’s global enterprise. She leads an organization of engineers and scientists delivering critical technologies for sustaining and future commercial and defense programs, including industry 4.0 and engineered factory technologies, materials and structures, and performance architectures. Kimberly oversees Spirit’s National Defense Prototype Center in the US and Aerospace Innovation Centre in the UK. Prior to joining Spirit AeroSystems, she served 15 years across air vehicle structures and materials advanced programs at NASA, DARPA, Johns Hopkins University, and the Office of Naval Research. Kimberly Caldwell holds a BS in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland. She previously served on the Virginia Tech Engineering Science and Mechanics Advisory Board and currently serves on Executive Steering Committees for DoD Service Lab and NASA initiatives. Kimberly Caldwell Spirit AeroSystems

Exciting News! ? We are delighted to announce our venue for May 21-22 in Brussels. Join us at SPARKS!?Rue Ravenstein 60, 1000 Brussels, in front of Gare Centrale. Don't forget to register yourself ???? https://lnkd.in/dRMwwwa5 See you in Brussels!

Stellar lineup! ?? CHRISTIAN MICHEL Session: Policy & Aerospace Dr. Christian Michel is a distinguished scientist whose career spans over five decades, marked by groundbreaking contributions in the fields of magnetic materials, semiconductors, photovoltaic materials, catalysts, and nanotechnology. With a dual Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Missouri and Physics from Grenoble University, Dr. Michel has worked alongside Nobel laureates and has been at the forefront of scientific innovation. From 2015 to 2018, as a Senior Scientist at Nanotheranostics (NTI) in New York, Dr. Michel developed cutting-edge nanomagnets with magnetic properties that rivaled the best existing magnets doped with rare earth elements. His pioneering work also led to the development of the first nanoparticle-based contrast agent for early cancer detection via MRI. Further applications are underway with NTI and in collaboration with the 2023 Chemistry Nobel Prize winner Alexei Ekimov who worked on the team. Prior to his tenure at NTI, Dr. Michel served as an Energy Consultant from 2010 to 2015, providing his expertise to Shell Oil in Houston, Texas, and IFP/Axens in Paris, France. His consultancy roles were preceded by a 20-year career at Royal Dutch Shell, where he led a group that developed new catalysts with enhanced performance for oil reforming applications. Dr. Michel’s earlier achievements include his role as Program Leader at Cytec in Stamford, Connecticut, from 1975 to 1990. There, he developed highly efficient gallium arsenide (GaAs) based photovoltaic cells using an innovative vapor deposition process. These cells were integral to the Strategic Defense Initiative project and were later selected by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a Mars mission, powering a rover that successfully landed on the Red Planet in 1997. His initial foray into the scientific community was at Philips Research Laboratories in Briarcliff Manor, New York, from 1970 to 1975, where he developed and characterized semiconductor materials for optoelectronic applications. This was after his stint as a Visiting Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratories from 1967 to 1970, where he conducted advanced research in magnetic materials sponsored by the US Atomic Energy Commission. Dr. Michel’s illustrious career is also highlighted by his academic lineage, having worked under Professor Louis Neel, the 1970 Physics Nobel Prize recipient. His prolific contributions to science are documented in his 24 patents and 48 publications, marking him as a leader and innovator in his field. Dr. Michel’s work not only reflects his profound knowledge and expertise but also his commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society. Christian MICHEL