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DAY 2 – 18 June 2025, Wednesday

8:00–8:30  Registration 
 8:30–9:00 
Preliminaries 

To be conducted in separate track rooms
  • Energizer
  • Recall of Day 1
  • Overview of Day 2 

9:00–10:30 
TRACK SESSION 1 Enabling Conditions: Sustainable Finance 
Auditorium 1
This session identifies different tools and approaches to finance the transition to a circular economy.

  • Claire Alembik, Investment Specialist, Infrastructure Finance Division 2 (PSIF2), ADB
  • Ma. Celina Anonuevo, Team Lead (Sustainability and Emerging Assurance), Deloitte Philippines
  • Laarnie Cancio, Co-founder and Managing Director, BTB Ecostore 
9:00–10:30 
TRACK SESSION 2 Digitalization and Innovation: Data Collection and Management
Auditorium 2
This session presents challenges and successes of collecting and managing data through case studies, and how data can be used to inform circular economy strategies 

  • Surbhi Jore, Founder, ASM Global
  • Ana Kumarasamy, Associate Program Officer (Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter), Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA)
  • Miguel Yorro, Business Development, Sustainability, and Product Innovation Lead, Restore Solutions PH
9:00–10:30 
TRACK SESSION 3 Digitalization of the Plastic Value Chain: Piloting Digital Applications
Auditorium 3
This session explores the landscape of digital solutions advancing plastic circularity, presenting key findings from global and regional screening initiatives. Participants will gain valuable insights from pilot testing of selected digital solutions, understanding their practical applications and impact. The session also delves into the essential components of designing and implementing an open data platform for effective plastic value chain management. Critical success factors and practical recommendations for executing open data platforms will be shared. The session aims to equip attendees with actionable strategies for leveraging digital tools to enhance plastic circularity efforts.

  • Moderator: Le Roux Cronje, Technical Lead (Data Governance, Security, and Cybersecurity), Learning and Innovation Division, DT Global Inc. 
  • Angela Aquino, Pasig River Plastics Digital Twin Coordinator (Consultant), ADB 
  • Emilio López Cano, Associate Professor, Rey Juan Carlos University 
  • Marios Kostis, Project Engineer - Operational Tools and Digital Initiatives Hub, Seureca 
10:30–11:00
Coffee/Networking Break
11:00–12:30
TRACK SESSION 1 Enabling Conditions: Aligning Circular Economy Strategies with Sustainable Development Goals
Auditorium 1
This session explores the factors crucial for applying a circular economy approach which can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • James Baker, Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, SD2-AFNR, ADB
  • Eileen Ortega-Gamo, Director (Community Bamboo Development and Carbon Removal), Rizome Philippines
  • Babur Wasim Arif, Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist (Consultant), ADB 
  • Karma Yangzom, Principal Environment Specialist, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, ADB
11:00–12:30
TRACK SESSION 2 Digitalization and Innovation: Urban and Rural Development
Auditorium 2
This session looks at how circular economy principles can improve and enhance the development of both cities and rural communities.

  • Toko Kato, Senior Food and Nutrition Specialist, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SD2-AFNR), ADB 
  • Jamie Naval, Circularity Manager, Anthill Fabric Gallery
  • Joanna Mae D. Norcio-Ricafort, Public Services Officer IV, Department of Public Services, City Government of Manila (Philippines) 
11:00–12:30
TRACK SESSION 3 Digitalization of the Plastic Value Chain: Data Governance Framework
Auditorium 3
This dynamic discussion will center on how digital tools and structured governance frameworks are transforming plastic waste management, featuring insights from case studies in Indonesia and Viet Nam, particularly how these countries are leveraging plastic waste management systems, mobile platforms, and real-time monitoring to improve traceability, accountability, and policy enforcement. This session will unpack the “what” and “how” of governing data to drive smarter decisions, stronger compliance, and scalable impact.

  • Moderator: Vincent Aloysius, Team Leader and Circular Economy Specialist, Seureca-Veolia 
  • Le Roux Cronje, Technical Lead (Data Governance, Security, and Cybersecurity), Learning and Innovation Division, DT Global Inc.
  • Hyunjeong Jin, Associate Program Officer on Marine Pollution, Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia
12:30–14:00
Lunch Break
14:00–14:15
Energizer
14:15–15:45
PLENARY SESSION 2 Pathways to Circular Resilience
Auditoriums 1–4
The closing panel will highlight the importance of mobilizing different stakeholders for a robust, inclusive, and resilient circular economy.

  • Moderator: James Baker, Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, SD2-AFNR, ADB
  • Maria Lorena Cleto, Senior Safeguards Specialist (Social), Office of Safeguards, ADB
  • Jinha Kim, Gender Specialist (Climate Change), Gender Equality Division, ADB
  • Dian Kurniawati, Founder, PT Tridi Oasis Group
15:45–16:30
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
Auditoriums 1–4
This last session will summarize the takeaways from the forum and include a forward-looking statement from ADB.

Recap of the Day

Closing Remarks

16:30 onwards
Cocktails and Light Refreshments
Staff Hub Plaza