Look back at the DPP Festival 2026
- Thursday 24 September 2026
- 09:00 – 17:00
- The brand-new ORYN (formerly Studio 21), Hilversum
Professionals from across the value chain gathered in Hilversum to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ambitions around Digital Product Passports (DPPs). The programme combined inspiring keynotes, frontrunner cases from organisations including HEMA, bol and Decathlon, and interactive break-out sessions.
The festival highlighted the importance of collaboration across value chains and showed that DPPs are rapidly moving beyond regulatory requirements towards practical implementation and real business value.
Enjoy the aftermovie and find the keynote presentations below.
Programme
Morning programme
A line-up of inspirational speakers and experts will take you on a journey along the why, the what and the how of a DPP.
With her extensive experience in data access, Mariane ter Veen builds ecosystems and innovation programmes that help organizations unlock strategic value with data. Mariane believes the DPP is not something to wait for: start now, learn fast, and use DPP data to strengthen your position in the supply chain.
Batteries are the first product category for which DPPs will become mandatory in the EU. LMT, Industrial (>2kWh) and EV batteries already from Febuary 18th 2027 onwards. Janet Kes has been involved in several projects and will share the key conclusions and findings. Let’s start the day with a look at what lies ahead!
Get up to speed on how the newly published European DPP standards enable interoperable DPPs. They will elaborate as well on registering DPP’s at the EU DPP-registry.
DPPs are rapidly gaining momentum beyond Europe. Learn how international initiatives are working towards global alignment, interoperability and a shared approach to Digital Product Passports.
Even though not every detail of the Digital Product Passport is final, HEMA is not waiting on the sidelines. As a frontrunner, the company is already taking practical steps and discovering what is possible today. HEMA will share real-life examples from textiles and batteries, showing how you can start small, learn by doing and use QR codes to prepare for what is coming next.
How can you move beyond meeting legal requirements and use the DPP to create new value? From better product transparency to services that support repair, reuse and recycling. This session highlights how frontrunners in digitalisation can connect sustainability data directly to their products.
What will the Digital Product Passport mean for online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms in practice? In this session, bol shares its perspective on the opportunities and challenges of implementing the DPP in a digital retail environment.
What is needed to create a fair and effective playing field? How will enforcement take place by authorities and regulators?
We are pleased to welcome our valued DPP Festival sponsors to the stage to introduce themselves.
Afternoon programme
Interactive break-out sessions will offer deeper insights into specific sectors and topics. Choose the sessions that best fit your organisation.
1A - How can the textile industry prepare for a DPP?
The textile industry is one of the first sectors to adopt the DPP. What does this mean in practice? This session explores the latest regulatory developments, technical standards, practical implementation approaches, and research insights from a.o. Tricorp workwear to help organizations prepare for a DPP.
Jirka Rajme - Saxion
Ton van Kollenburg - Avans
Modint
Jan Merckx & Jeanet van der Stoel - GS1 Netherlands
1B - Industry giants and their value chains
Products or components are sold or incorporated into end products of customers. How do companies such as TATA Steel Netherlands and Maersk support transparency in a long supply chain full of IP and various business interests? And what influence do these large companies have?
Gert-Jan Kamer - TATA Steel Netherlands
Challenges around the DPP at the beginning of Supply Chains
Implementation of Digital Product Passports introduces several challenges for Tata Steel. As a base material provider operating across multiple supply chains, Tata Steel Nederland explores questions around data ownership, granularity, traceability, sustainability attribution, and DPP lifecycle management. The presentation highlights how a single steel coil can become part of many downstream products, each requiring different DPP data and standards. It also discusses the practical implications of evolving regulations, multiple industry initiatives, and cross-sector data sharing, while inviting collaboration on how to make DPPs both workable and valuable for the steel ecosystem.
Christer Andersson - Maersk
Transparency, traceability in Cross-Border Supply Chain Management
Mariel van der Linden & Richard Ooms - Digitaal Samenwerken (Maritiem Masterplan)
The Ship Lifecycle Passport
Digitalisation and cyclical innovation through modular shipbuilding makes it easier to carry out retrofits of ship systems and thereby extend a vessel's lifespan. We share our view on a Ship Lifecycle Passport as one of the levers to reach that goal.
1C - DPP Tooling
DPP Service Providers showing how they ensure interoperability, how they align with standards such as JTC24, and how they support value creation with their customers.
Moderated by Sjoerd Rongen en Isabelle Tilleman - CoE-DPP/TNO
1D - The value of DPPs
Creating value with a DPP is more than a discussion. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore together how DPPs can create value at organisational, value chain and societal levels. We will draw on the collective expertise and experiences of the group to identify where value can be created, who benefits, and what challenges, costs or risks need to be addressed. Together, we will build a clearer picture of the opportunities and impact.
Laura van den Aarssen - CoE-DPP/TNO Vector
2A - From repair to compliance for electronics with a DPP
What role could a DPP play in meeting the requirements facing the electronics sector? An update on relevant legislation and the role of recently published standards for a DPP. With shared insights from a recent pilot in which supply chain partners developed a working DPP for the repair of a Philips computer display. Another operational R-cycle business model will be highlighted on repair and maintenance of washing machines.
Jeroen van der Tang - NL Digital
Tako Johannesma - Witgoed Brigade
Michiel van Yperen & Mark Heere - GS1 Netherlands
2B - SME manufacturing workshop
The DPP implies collaboration and data sharing with partners. However, how do you set this up, how do you create a value proposition that works for everyone, and how can collaboration lead to more circularity and resilience? Plenty of questions we’ll explore together in this workshop.
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2C - 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 and how to improve collaboration across sectors.
Wilfried Hoffman - Axionomic
Frank Hermans - InnoTractor
Jesús Alonso - BAIDATA
Throughout the day, the foyer will host a dynamic exhibition area where organisations showcase cutting-edge DPP applications and solutions.
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DPP Festival takes place during the Week vd Digitalisering. During this week, we bring together government, businesses, and knowledge institutions to share knowledge, collaborate and make the Netherlands digitally stronger. In this way, we jointly create the conditions for a future in which digital technology contributes to a strong economy, a resilient society and sustainable progress.
