To start off the season we will hold a much requested meetups around circular economy in fashion and other consumer goods.

**This event has limited tickets since the space is limited, please make sure to free-up your ticket if you decide not to come. **

-PANEL

We will have amazing panel discussions with a good mix of startups, established companies and manufacturers. Until now confirmed panelists are:

+ Axel Lindgren- Communication Strategist at HOUDINI”The idea of circular economy can be a catalyst for real change or just another environmental gimmick to hide business as usual. We need to decide which one.”

+ Anna-Karin Sundelius - Circular Strategy Lead at H&M"Believing in a circular fashion future!"

+ Gustav Wessman - CMO & Partner at SELLPY"If it can’t be reused, repaired or resold; should it be produced?"

+ Emelie Gustafsson Maistedt - Founder at The Common Closet "Expressing yourself does not need to harm the planet"

+ Lisa Gautier - Business Owner at Future Closets

“ Lucky us, there are no excuses today for us not to reduce the environmental impact of our closet, sustainable consumption has never been as available as today and as easy as today”

Walking you through the evening:

- Mariel Jumpa - Founder Slow Fashion World

“Connecting a dedicated community for collective action is the key for transformation in fashion"

- Alexander Engl - Founder & CEO at ihopa.com

Open to your input and suggestions, contact me at alexander@ihopa.com

- NETWORKING KICK-OFF

As always one of the main purpose of this event is networking. To kick-off the networking we will allow some companies or projects to elevator pitch. We will hear from

+ REVIVEIT

+ REUSED REMADE

+ THE WOW CLOSET

+ REMAKE / STOCKHOLMS STADSMISSION

Please contact us (alexander@ihopa.com) if you want to pitch.

We will also hand the Mic around for everyone to say 10 words about why they are here to break the ice before mingling.

- MINGLING AND BUILDING YOUR NETWORK

Make sure you stick around and meet people.

SUPPORTED BY

INVEST STOCKHOLM is supporting us by hosting the event. Invest Stockholm is the official investment promotion agency of Stockholm. Based on your needs our experts can help you get connected to the ecosystem of top-notch companies, universities and research centers. Through us you will find the expertise you need to build your business. Our service includes matching investors with opportunities, and providing advice and practical assistance, free of charge, in setting up and expanding a business in Stockholm.

We are collaborating with other meetup groups to ensure we get as many relevant people together as possible. Make sure you Join them:

https://www.meetup.com/Slow-Fashion-World/

https://www.meetup.com/Stockholm-Sustainability-Meetup/

https://www.meetup.com/Zero-Waste-Stockholm/

Please feel free to contact me at alexander@ihopa.com

https://ihopa.com/