On March 20th, the Access Economy Alliance united more than 30 organisations in the sunshine of Tilburg to discuss the transformative potential of renting, borrowing, and sharing services that make up the access economy.
The event was our first in-person meetup, and united representatives from the public sector, research and service providers to exchange on what’s needed to drive the access economy forward.
This dynamic meetup underscored the vital importance of cultivating a thriving ecosystem around these innovative service models. By fostering collaboration and the exchange of best practices, we aim to accelerate the widespread adoption of the access economy across Europe.
Learning from leading practitioners
The event benefited immensely from the insights shared by a distinguished panel of speakers, representing diverse perspectives within the access landscape:
- 🗣️ Daphne Engel, Senior Policy Officer for the Circular Economy at the Municipality of The Hague, shared the importance of sharing services within The Hague’s circular economy strategy.
- 🗣️ Martin van Bers, Circular Economy Programme Manager for the Municipality of Tilburg and the GOOD CITIES – Interreg Europe project, highlighted the synergies between urban development and the growth of access-based solutions.
- 🗣️ Lisanne Dols and Max van Ginkel from the City of Amersfoort, representing Digital Kiosks, talked about the importance to shared resources.
- 🗣️ Daan Weddepohl, Founder and CEO of Peerby, shared his extensive experience in building successful peer-to-peer sharing platforms and fostering community-driven access.
- 🗣️ Arno Hermans, representing Sports + Vitality on behalf of BoxUp and Equip Sport, illustrated the practical application of access models in the sports and leisure sector, promoting both affordability and well-being.
- 🗣️ Jeanette Miethke, from SportBox – app and move GmbH, presented their innovative approach to making sports equipment readily accessible through their app-based solution.
- 🗣️ Johanna Reiland, Co-Founder of the Access Economy Alliance and Access Economy Innovation Consultant at Bax Innovation, provided a foundational overview of the Alliance’s mission and the broader opportunities within the access economy.
Thanks to our hosts
This event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Digital Kiosks and GOOD CITIES – Interreg Europe, with invaluable support from Bax Innovation and Holland Circular Hotspot.
A special thank you goes to our exceptional hosts, Gemeente Tilburg and Station88HOI, for providing an inspiring and welcoming environment for this crucial dialogue.
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The Access Economy Alliance is the leading European community dedicated to championing the advancement of the access economy in all its diverse forms. From innovative peer-to-peer applications and convenient sharing stations to resourceful libraries of things and forward-thinking retail-based rental services, we are building a network to connect, learn, and grow the access economy across Europe.
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