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Join us for our Manufacturing Special Interest Group

The Chartered Institute’s Manufacturing Special Interest Group (SIG) has been created to provide our members with expert insights, peer-to-peer guidance, and support tailored to the challenges and opportunities in the Manufacturing sector.

For our next SIG, we’re thrilled to announce that Ilona Sara Kawka, Digital Trade & Customs Specialist, will be presenting on the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP), a groundbreaking initiative designed to revolutionise product transparency and sustainability across sectors. Ilona will also lead facilitated discussions on the DPP, exploring its impact on businesses, consumers, and environmental practices.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, expand your professional network, and gain valuable insights into current trends shaping the Manufacturing sector.

Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of manufacturing and drive innovation in your field.

When: 2pm -2:45pm GMT, Tuesday 28th January 2025

Where: Microsoft Teams | Interactive event

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Delivered by the Head of Membership

Presentation
EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) presented by Ilona Kawka

Breakout Discussions
Group conversations followed by facilitated feedback

  • Will your goods be affected by the EU Digital Product Passport? Have you started to prepare and how? Have you faced any obstacles so far and what were they?
  • If not affected/not sure - questions: How important is sustainability for your business and are you getting ready to implement/ have already implemented any measures that would improve your business's effect on the circular economy? 

Closing Remarks
Summary and next steps

Meet the team

Sophie Tothill Geotag3

Sophie has built a successful career within international professional membership bodies and senior roles in the public sector. With experience at ICAEW and CIPD, she has a proven ability to drive membership growth and engagement through strong value propositions and strategic relationships. A former HR professional and Police Officer, Sophie is a passionate advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) and is committed to advancing organisational success through strategic leadership and collaboration.

Pic Camille Lanckneus (002)

With over 8 years of experience in the public sector and international trade, I am the sector lead for Government, Ports & Airports at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. Here, I oversee relationships with new and existing members and customers, supporting them by delivering tailored training and advice that matches their needs.

Ilona

Ilona is an expert in international trade compliance with over eight years of experience, specialising in import operations. As the lead for the Imports Advisory Practice, she excels in managing complex import processes, conducting customs and broker invoice audits, and developing policies that streamline cross-border trade while ensuring strict adherence to global regulations. Her expertise spans customs requirements in the MENAT and EMEA regions, where she has successfully mitigated risks and optimised compliance strategies for various organisations.