Grand Finale National Hackathon Circular Economy - Fashion

GRANDE FINALE NATIONALE HACKATHON CE 2024
Student teams from across the country pitch their solutions for the circular transition

From Monday 5 February to Thurdag 8 February 250 students (mbo-hbo-wo) came together at various locations in the Netherlands to create innovative ideas on the real challenges of H&M and New Optimist for sustainable fashion. Friday afternoon, Feb. 9, marks the highlight of the week: the Grande Finale at Fashion for Good in Amsterdam, in which the ten best teams pitch their solutions to a jury of experts!

During this fourth edition of the National Hackathon Circular Economy, students engaged in the challenge they were given by H&M or New Optimist on circular opportunities for the Fashion Industry. With various workshops and inspiration sessions, ideas were sharpened into real pitches. During the Grande Finale, an expert jury will assess these solutions and pick a winner.

Be a part of the Grande Finale by joining us and find out what solutions young people have for a circular future!

The Finale is held at the museum Fashion For Good on Friday afternoon, February 9, between 13:30 and 15:30 CET. Before and afterwards you can also take a look at the newest exposition on Circular Fashion ' What Comes Around Goes Around'.

Reserve your spot!

The expert jury
As said, a jury consisting of experts in the field of circularity and fashion will determine the winner. This year’s jury consists of:

• Karlijn Frequin – Poppelaars, Sustainability Communications specialist H&M
• Nelleke Wegdam, Creative Director & Co-founder New Optimist
• Antoine Heideveld, Director Het Groene Brein and board member at Dutch Circular Textile Valley
• Kim Poldner professor Circular Business at the Hague University of Applied Sciences and Special Chair/ Endowed Professor in Circular Regional and Economic Development at the University of Groningen.
• Larissa van der Knaap, junior researcher @ Hogeschool Rotterdam and LCT student 2023

The Finale will be moderated by Marte Schuurmans.

The National Hackathon Circular Economy is part of the four-month National Talent Program Leadership for the Circular Transition.

Want to know more? Contact Dianne de Fijter via dianne.defijter@hetgroenebrein.nl or Jochem Vreeke via j.vreeke@hhs.nl

Information:
Date: Friday 9 februari
Time: 13:30 - 15:30hrs (walk-in 13:00-13:30 coffee & tea. Festive drinks afterwards.)
Location: Fashion for Good, Amsterdam