DPP Festival 2026

Meet. Build. Make.

Digital Product Passports Festival 2026

Following the great success of last year’s edition, we bring together the DPP community again.
Meet the people. Build the partnerships. Make DPPs happen.

Why attend?

Clarity on European and Dutch developments, obligations and opportunities
Policy translated into concrete steps for specific sectors and your own organisation
Lessons learned and inspiration from front-runners such as HEMA and Decathlon
Opportunities to connect with other players in the DPP ecosystem

Who should attend?

This event is for all professionals working on, or preparing for, DPPs:

Retailers and manufacturers
E-commerce companies
Policymakers and regulators
Technology and solution providers
Standardisation and knowledge organisations

Programme

Morning programme

Driven by European legislation, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is becoming relevant to us all. But what exactly do these regulations require, how can DPP be implemented in practice, and who should you collaborate with?

National and international speakers will provide an up-to-date overview of developments: how to create value aligned with EU policy, and how the standardisation of data exchange supports the realisation of DPPs. Front-runners will share their experiences, successes and challenges.

Among others:

NEN – Gunhild Otto, Consultant ICT and Mobility
GS1 – Jan Merckx, Sustainability Project Lead
HEMA – Ingmar Hensbergen, Manager MDM & Space
Decathlon – Freek Snijders, Sustainability Leader Digital
Digital Holland – Stephanie Ottenheijm
CoE-DPP – Sjoerd Rongen

Lunch

Afternoon programme

Interactive break-out sessions will offer deeper insights into specific sectors and topics. Choose the sessions that best fit your organisation.

13.45-15.00

Is the textile industry ready for a DPP?
The textile industry is one of the first sectors required to adopt a DPP. What this means in practice? Not only to comply with upcoming legislation, but also to meet growing consumer demand for more sustainable services.

OEMs and their value chains
An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) produces products or components that are sold by, or incorporated into the end products of another company. How do you create transparency in a long supply chain, full of IP, and impactful goods?

DPP Tooling
DPP Service Providers showing how they ensure interoperabiltiy and value creation in practice.

The value of DPPs
With how much we’re all investing in DPPs, it raises the question: what is the value of this concept? Let’s explore!

15.30-16.45

From compliance to repair in electronics with a DPP
What role can a DPP play in meeting the requirements facing the electronics sector? An update on relevant legislation and shared insights from a recent project in which supply chain partners developed a working DPP for the repair of a computer display.

SME manufacturing workshop
A workshop in collaboration with the European Digital Innovation Hub “KlikOpMorgen” on how an SME (in Dutch: MKB) can use DPPs to move to more circularity and value creation.

Cross-sectoral IT
There are various initiatives to make DPPs work in a sector. However, most value chains flow across sectors and domains. A deep-dive in how to ensure cross-sectoral interopabtility.

Throughout the day, the foyer will host a dynamic exhibition area where organisations showcase cutting-edge DPP applications and solutions.

More information

A ticket for the DPP Festival costs €180, including lunch and refreshments. Cancellation is free of charge until 10 September. After that date, the full amount will be charged.

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Participating
If you are interested in participating in the DPP Festival as a speaker or sponsor, please send an email to CoEDPP@tno.nl. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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