Leading the Global Conversation on Mobile Device Circularity
Join selected figures from leading operators, retailers, distributors and other key stakeholders in the telecom and circular economy industries for a focused discussion about global circularity practices and outlook.
We’re eagerly anticipating a day of exchanging ideas on incredible achievements and challenges in the world of circular business models. Your presence plays a significant role in making this event memorable.
Event details
30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB
Wednesday 4 February 2026
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The event will feature discussions curated by CCS Insight, designed to address the main topics and challenges facing the industry. It will also provide a unique platform for companies to connect with industry peers from Europe and North America.
Agenda
| Time | Item | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Registration | ||
| 10:30 – 10:35 | Keynote Presentation | Opening Remarks | Shaun Collins (Group CEO, FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 10:35 – 10:50 | Presentation | Circular Market Trends | Simon Bryant (FDM | CCS Insight), Jessica Miller (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 10:50 – 11:05 | Guest Presentation | TBC | TBC |
| 11:05 – 11:50 | Panel | Mobile Network Operator Device Strategies | Malcolm Cubitt (BT), Ole Schilling (Deutsche Telekom), Jean-Luc Vallejo (Orange), Lorena Senador-Gomez Lazaro (Telefonica), Davide Tacchino (Vodafone), Kester Mann (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 11:50 – 12:15 | Fireside Chat | Innovating with Device Value Propositions | Stephan Tan (bolttech), Alessandro Santoro (Sunrise), Bola Rotibi (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch | ||
| 13:15 – 13:40 | Fireside chat | Improving Trade-In Attachment Rates through Flexible Customer Journeys | Sandeep Shetty (NorthLadder), Ian Fogg (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 13:40 – 14:20 | Panel | The Economics of Refurbishment | Jeremy Ji (ATRenew), David Kelly (Swappie), Mandeep Manocha (Cashify), Tsuyoshi Shimizu (WeSellCellular), Simon Bryant (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 14:20 – 14:45 | Fireside chat | The Business Case for Trade-In | Stephen Wise (Alchemy), Ben Wood (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 14:45 – 15:25 | Panel | Rethinking Device Ownership and Trade-In | Reynold Simonnet (Dipli), Alex Burghelia (Flip), Fanis Koutouvelis (Pandas), Andy Morris (Likewize), Ben Hatton (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 15:25 – 15:55 | Coffee break | ||
| 15:55 – 16:35 | Panel | The Potential of AI, Robotics and Standards in Scaling and Professionalizing Circularity | Steven Moore (GSMA), Oliver Kotkas (Foxway), Josh Matthews (Apkudo), Ben Wood (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 16:35 – 17:00 | Fireside chat | Hyper-Personalization | Biju Nair (Assurant), Ben Wood (CCS Insight | FDM) |
| 17:00 – 17:40 | Panel | Rethinking Consumer Journeys toward Circular Practices | Dr Philipp Gattner (rebuy), Augustin Becquet (Recommerce), Katy Medlock (Back Market), Prashansa Choudhary (Amazon), Sam Howard (eBay), Alex Jornod (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Keynote Presentation | Closing Remarks | Geoff Blaber (FDM | CCS Insight) |
| 17:50 – onwards | Buffet |
Agenda subject to change.
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