??? Summit Draft Agenda, AI-Powered Circular Transition, eBay's CPO Interview, New Book for Manufacturers – All in TheNTWK Newsletter №209!

TheNTWK (The Network) Ecosystem is an ecosystem of companies and institutions committed to digital business innovation with a special focus on the circular economy.

If you are building #platforms, connecting #ecosystems, and driving #circularSolutions then TheNTWK is your ideal transformation partner.

?? TheNTWK Summit 2025 Draft Agenda is Out! ??

Save Your Spot Now with Exclusive Discounts!

The 4th edition of TheNTWK Summit is coming! This international, cross-industry event brings together innovators shaping the future of digital business through platforms and ecosystems. Since last year, we've been exploring how Europe can lead in circular business model transformation — and this year, we’re raising the bar.

?? This Year’s Agenda is 90% Complete! Sessions include:

?? Digital Product Passports as a Business Opportunity

?? Launching a Circular Marketplace Platform

?? Navigating the Corporate Circular Transition

?? Solving Business Problems with Platform Thinking

?? Innovating with AI Vertical Integrations

…and more!

?? Spots are filling up fast! Bring your colleagues in circularity, corporates, marketplaces, and digital business — group packages available.

If you need more information or have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].

?? A big thank you to everyone who attended last week's Pre-Summit Meet-Up in Amsterdam!

It was great to learn from Catherine Schoendorff ???? and Gemma Verhoeven - The Value Department - about circular strategies, understand how WALLIEN.com embeds impact and sustainability in their business, exchange experiences and insights, and connect over drinks. Your engagement and lively discussions made the evening truly energizing.

If you're interested in organizing a get-together in the Netherlands, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

?? TheNTWK Talks: Thursday, March 20th at 13:00 CET

Why attend?

? Gain practical insights into building and scaling circular business

? Discover and discuss how different applications of AI can optimise resource use, improve efficiency and reduce waste

? Share your thoughts in a live Q&A

? Connect with industry experts and like-minded professionals

Panelists

• Christian van Maaren is the CEO of Excess Materials Exchange (EME), a platform that drives the circular economy by enabling companies to exchange and repurpose excess materials. EME leverages AI, machine learning, QR/RFID technology, and Digital Product Passports to transform waste into valuable resources.
• Tommaso Troiani is the CEO of Byewaste , a platform that simplifies reusing, repairing, and recycling through its user-friendly app. Byewaste collects items like clothes, books, toys, and electronics, giving them a second life via sustainable partners, including brands like Decathlon. It leverages AI, including computer vision, to enhance sorting efficiency.

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