On 19 January 2026, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) hosted the HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 in Brussels and online. The event, under the theme “EU-funded projects and synergies driving competitiveness and preparedness”, brought together European stakeholders from the fields of digital technology, industry, health, and space to highlight the role of innovation in building resilient and competitive societies.
Why This Event Matters
The HaDEA Showcase is a key EU event, bringing together policymakers, project leaders, and innovators for high-level debates on competitiveness, digital innovation, and resilience. For CIRCULOOS, it was a strategic opportunity to highlight its role in circular manufacturing and connect with key players driving Europe’s green and digital transition.
Key Highlights from the Programme
The event featured high-level keynotes from DG CONNECT, DG GROW, and other EU bodies, a panel on strategic autonomy and preparedness, thematic sessions on infrastructure, innovation, and societal resilience, and project testimonials highlighting impact across EU-funded initiatives.
CIRCULOOS Engagement and Takeaways
CCIRCULOOS joined the event to present its circular supply chain approach for manufacturing SMEs, connect with related initiatives in AI, digital twins, and blockchain, explore new partnerships and funding opportunities, and contribute to the dialogue on digital transformation for a more sustainable and resilient European industry.
What This Means for the CIRCULOOS Community
Participation in the HaDEA Showcase reaffirms CIRCULOOS’s commitment to aligning with EU priorities on competitiveness and sustainable industry, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and advancing its mission to equip SMEs with the tools and ecosystems needed to adopt circular economy practices. This event marks another step forward in establishing CIRCULOOS as a reference project in the European digital and green industrial transition.
Access to the sessions online here: HADEA Webpage