Second-Hand, First Priority Expert Roundtable

With the right policy framework, the EU can have an open, inclusive, and competitive

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About The Event

Building on the success of the January 2025 event – “From Waste to Worth: Boosting the Growth of the European Circular Economy” – this roundtable will focus on the role of second-hand trade in advancing the EU’s sustainability goals.

Set against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations around the EU Customs Reform, as well as of the forthcoming Circular Economy and Digital Fairness Acts, this new event will convene key stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities in global second-hand trade.

What to expect

The programme will feature:

Opening remarks from Renée Morin, eBay’s Chief Sustainability Officer; an exclusive presentation of new research by Eunomia on the benefits of second-hand trade, commissioned by eBay, and keynote contributions from EU institutions.

Three thematic discussions will also provide a platform for expert dialogue on:

Enabling cross-border trade in second-hand goods through updated customs and product regulations.
Exploring how digital innovation can help consumers make more informed and sustainable choices.
Placing reuse, repair, and refurbishment at the heart of the Circular Economy Act.

Speakers include

Renée Morin

Chief Sustainability Officer,

eBay

Claire Darmon

Head of Public Affairs, Europe, Swappie

Jana Hošková

Deputy Head of Unit, DG Justice

and Consumers,

European Commission

Zach Meyers

Director of Research, CERRE

Stefano Mauro

Policy Director, Taxation & e-Logistics, Ecommerce Europe

Gareth Perry

Owner, Track 9

Els Bruggeman

Head of Policy and Enforcement, Euroconsumers

Agenda

08:45 - 09:30 - Welcome Coffee & Networking
09:30 - 09:40 - Opening Remarks - Renée Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBay
09:40 - 10:00 - Study Launch: Circular Trade in the EU - Barriers and Enablers
10:00 - 10:45 - Discussion 1: Second-Hand Trade - A Global Perspective
10:45 - 11:05 - Coffee Break
11:05 - 11:50 - Discussion 2: Empowering Sustainable Choices in the New Consumer Agenda
11:50 - 12:35 - Discussion 3: The Pillars of Circular European Law
12:35 - 12:45 - Concluding Remarks
12:45 - 13:30 - Networking Lunch

Watch highlights of eBay’s first Circular Economy Roundtable

Contact Us

For more information about any aspect of the “Creating opportunity for all” event series, contact our team on ebay@forum-europe.com.