Achieving circularity in the ICT industry is a critical challenge. Despite ambitious goals, progress has not kept up with the growing e-waste crisis. Devices are often used briefly and discarded, with little focus on component reuse. Disruptive innovation is key to transforming this model. Telekom, in collaboration with a consortium, has developed the world’s first DSL router made from repurposed smartphone components. This prototype marks a bold step towards circularity in the ICT industry. Join us to explore its impact, barriers to circularity, and how innovation can accelerate industry-wide change.

Join us for a panel discussion on the future of circularity in the ICT industry. 

Julian Haslberger is part of the Global Sustainability Team at Infineon Technologies AG. He is leading the company's activities in sustainability innovation with a strong focus on Circular Economy within the Semiconductor Industry. He has a strong background in multi-stakeholder management and venture building within innovation ecosystems. Before joining Infineon in 2017, Julian was co-founder of a clean tech startup to enable green mobility on the water.

Julian Haslberger 2025

Julian Haslberger

Circular Economy and Sustainability Innovation, Infineon Technologies AG

Jean-Guillaume (JG) Pons is the Senior Vice-President of Dell Technologies, leading EMEA Marketing since 2024. In this role, he focuses on transforming marketing into a strategic growth engine through data-driven insights, AI-powered innovations, and close collaboration with sales and board executives, to ensure a strong connection to customers. 

Jean-Guillaume Pons 2025

Jean-Guillaume Pons

Senior Vice-President EMEA Marketing, Dell Technologies

Monique is a senior leader in the sustainable business for consumer electronics. Her experience on this topic spans over 25 years, including 9 years at Fairphone, where she built the impact strategy and established the company as the undisputed leader in sustainability in its sector. Before joining Fairphone, Monique built and led several high impact and international industry coalitions in Electronics, Mining and Apparel at The Sustainable Trade Initiative. In her earlier days she advised a variety of companies and institutions on the topic of Sustainability and Ethical sourcing in her role of sustainability advisor at Pricewaterhousecoopers. 

Monique Lempers 2025

Monique Lempers

Chief Impact Officer and Member of the Board, Fairphone

Bertrand Pascual has a background in development and technology, specializing in broadband solutions, market expansion, and sustainable innovation. As VP of Sales at Sagemcom, he drives strategic initiatives and manages operations for Top-Tier Telecom Providers, delivering advanced broadband solutions with a commitment to eco-design and circular economy principles. His expertise of 20+ years bridges sales, technology, and customer-focused innovation.

Bertrand Pascual 2025

Bertrand Pascual

Vice President, Sales Department, Sagemcom

Based on 10 years’ experience in the creative / design industries and 15 years in developing innovative, digital solutions & strategies within the corporate context, Ole knows how to bring sustainable innovations & strategies alive and implement them successfully across organizations and regions internationally.

Ole Schilling 2025

Ole Schilling

Cluster Lead Climate & Environment Deutsche Telekom AG

Bertrand Pascual

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Rethinking Circularity in ICT: Innovating for a Circular Transformation