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ANNUAL NATIONAL EVENT


's National Conference onReuse

📅 November 25 & 26, 2026
📍 Nantes — Hall 6 West and video conference
👥 Over 80participatingorganizations

Next editorial committee meeting: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Nantes and video conference).

Open to Rcube members and ANR 2025 participants. Registration required →

The event

A national conference to accelerate re-employment

The National Conference on Reuse and Refurbishment brings together professionals, experts, policymakers, elected officials, and researchers each year to collaboratively shape the future of a sector that is rapidly evolving.

The event is organized byRcube, the professional federation for reuse and repair. It takes place as part of European Waste Reduction Week (EWWR), coordinated by ADEME, and brings together all stakeholders in the sector around a common goal: to build a sustainable and ambitious circular economy and a robust and viable reuse and refurbishment sector.

Conferences
Roundtable discussions
Technical workshops
Networking
Startup pitches
Learning expedition
80+
organizations participating in the 2025 edition
~20
one-day roundtable discussions
2
days of teamwork and networking
9
reuse sectors represented

Objectives of the Conference

Developing the Reuse Master Plan Together

Identify priority areas and contribute to the drafting of the White Paper with concrete legislative proposals.

An Overview of the Regulations

An overview of current legislation (AGEC Act, EPR) and an analysis of upcoming developments in France and Europe.

Create synergies among stakeholders

Facilitate connections between suppliers and buyers, project developers and investors, associations and manufacturers.

Highlighting innovations

Showcase innovative solutions by industry sector, featuring entrepreneur pitches and a dedicated exhibition area.

Train and raise awareness

Technical workshops, presentations of research studies, and a scientific conference to advance collective knowledge.

Join the SERD initiative

The conference is part of European Waste Reduction Week, giving it both national and European reach.

2026 Edition

Program under construction

Tickets are available here to register and participate either in Nantes or remotely: https://assisesnationalesreemploi.vimeet.events/fr/question/1042

The program for the 2026 Conference is being developed in collaboration with members of the editorial committee and the steering committee. It will be published as soon as it is finalized. In the meantime, you can contribute to its development. For your information, the trademark “les Assises Nationales du Réemploi” has been registered under number 5188993 by the Federation with the INPI: https://data.inpi.fr/marques/FR5188993?q=#FR5188993

🗓️ November 25 & 26, 2026
in Nantes, Hall 6 West

The detailed program will be announced shortly. Join the editorial committee to help shape it and be among the first to know.

11
June 2026

Editorial Committee No. 2 — Videoconference

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. · Open to Rcube members and ANR 2025 participants who are current with their dues.

Sign up (required) →

Any questions? Contact us atrcube@rcube.org

Partnership

Support the National Reuse Conference

As a sponsor or partner, you’ll be joining an event that brings together more than 80 organizations and offers unique visibility among stakeholders in the reuse sector.

Visibility & Communication

Exhibition booth, logo on all our materials, public speaking: let the entire industry know about your commitment to reuse.

Collaborating on the White Paper

Help contribute to the collaborative drafting of the Open-Source White Paper on Reuse, a key reference document for the sector’s development.

Build your relationships

Meet new members, clients, suppliers, and partners during the networking and matchmaking sessions.

Access our expertise

Join us for conferences, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts.

Combating fraud

Join the community that is working together to eliminate free-riders and unfair practices that harm the industry.

Showcase your innovations

Exhibition space, product pitches, workshops: showcase your innovative solutions to a qualified and engaged audience.

Interested in joining the 2026 Conference?

Fill out the registration form on the new ticketing platform, which will also help us organize the MEETUP, or email us directly at contact@rcube.org to discuss it.

A look back at the first edition

2025 National Reuse Conference

November 2025 · Nantes — A day of plenary sessions, 14 concurrent panel discussions, pitches, and the presentation of the first Reuse Awards. Relive the event below.

9:00 a.m.
Opening Plenary & Protocol
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  • Opening remarks by Benoît Varin, President of Rcube. Speeches by Nantes Métropole (Johanna Rolland), the Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition (Mathieu Lefèvre), and two members of Parliament (Fabrice Roussel and Véronique Riotton).

▶ Replay available

9:40 a.m.
Plenary Session — Regulatory Framework for Reuse (France & Europe)
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The AGEC Law, the European Circular Economy Act, and sector-specific EPR regulations. Speakers: Zero Waste France, ANFR, Union pour le Réemploi Solidaire, City of Paris, AMORCE, Altkin, C3D.

▶ Replay available

11:30 a.m.
Session 1 — 7 concurrent roundtable discussions
▼
  • TB1: Combating Unfair Competition and Fraud — DGCCRF, ANFR, Copie France, RCube
  • TB2 Construction and Real Estate — La Poste, Cyneo, Écominero, Valobat, Novabuild
  • TB3: Eco-organizations and a focus on reuse — Léko, Valdelia, Citeo, Tyval, Ecomaison
  • TB4: Financing and Insurance for Reuse — AXA, BNP Paribas Act for Impact, La NEF
  • TB5: Training and Professional Development — RESSAC, On Purpose, Réseau Ducretet, France Travail, GRETA
  • TB6 Household Packaging — Léko, Bout à Bout, GS1 France, Citeo, Biocoop
  • TB7Textile: Reuse in the Face of the Crisis — Vestiaire Collective, Anti-Fast Fashion Coalition, Representative Violland

▶ Replay available

2:00 p.m.
Session 2 — 6 concurrent roundtable discussions
▼
  • TB9 Refurbished and Remanufactured Batteries — Batribox, IWIP, Re-Lion Factory, Regenbox, CashVolt
  • TB10: Review of the AGEC Act and REP Objectives — Altkin, Friends of the Earth, Union Réemploi Solidaire, Valdelia
  • TB 11:Furniture and furnishings — Valdelia, Tertio/Reyou, Revisit, Corecyclage, Ecomaison
  • TB12 Repair and Access to Replacement Parts — Boulanger, MediaClinic, The Repair Academy, CMA France
  • TB13 Electronics and Refurbishment — DGE, Samsung, GSM Master, Ennea Group, United.b
  • TB14: Professional Packaging and EPR — Citeo Pro, Pandobac, Agromousquetaires, Options Solutions

▶ Recordings available for several sessions

3:10 p.m.
Session 3 — 5 concurrent roundtables
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  • TB 15:Entrepreneurship in the Reuse Sector — Vesto, Underdog, Recommerce, MediaClinic, VoltR
  • TB16 Product and Service Quality — RecQ Label — Dekra, Boulanger, SFR, Underdog, Ecosystem
  • TB17 Mobility and Reuse — IWIP, Dekra, Nouvelle Attitude, Use It Again
  • TB18: Food Industry and Zero Waste — Kignon, Excellents Excédents, NOUS Grocery Stores, La Cocotte Solidaire
  • TB19Health: Repackaging of Medical Devices — Harmonie Mutuelle, Nantes University Hospital, Envie Autonomie
5:30 PM
Startup Pitches & Reuse Awards
▼

Pitches by five project leaders (Zic Ethic, CashVolt, Pikpik Environnement, Pandobac, Vesto), followed by a plenary session to share findings and the presentation of the four Reuse Awards, then a casual reception from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

▶ Replay available

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Practical Information

Attend the 2026 Conference

📅 Date & Location

  • Day 1 Wednesday, November 25, 2026 — Learning Expedition in Nantes, networking evening and MEETUP to chat for 15 minutes with clients, suppliers, and others… online via registration at: https://assisesnationalesreemploi.vimeet.events/fr/question/1042
  • Day 2 Thursday, November 26, 2026 — Full schedule, 8:00 AM–9:30 PM
  • Location: Nantes University, Hall 6 West — 42 Rue de la Tour d’Auvergne, 44200 Nantes

🎟️ Registration

  • Audience: Professionals, experts, decision-makers, elected officials, researchers
  • Options: Reception only, lunch, cocktail reception
  • Ticket Office Open
⚠️
Tickets for 2026 are now available here: https://assisesnationalesreemploi.vimeet.events/fr/question/1042.
Please do not use the 2025 ticket office link. Contact us at rcube@rcube.org if you have any questions.

Let's stay in touch

Don't miss the announcements

Program, ticket sales, editorial committees: follow the latest news about the conference on our social media or contact us.