The agenda and participants have been confirmed for the Retreading Forum, which will form part of the Jornadas de Reciclaje (Tyre Recycling Conference) in Bogotá. The forum, titled “Hablemos sobre la circularidad de las llantas en Colombia” (Time for Action: Tyre Circularity in Colombia), aims to explore how Colombia’s tyre economy operates, from importation through to final disposal, and to examine how private companies and public institutions contribute to this circular system. According to the organising committee, the session will be dynamic and discussion-led.
Interactive Approach
“The structure of the forum will begin with Fernando Flórez, President of ANRE (Asociación Nacional de Rencauchadores de Colombia), who will deliver a 20–25 minute introductory address. Following that, the invited participants will not each present individual lectures. Instead, Fernando will introduce key topics for discussion, and participants will debate them collaboratively. Hernando Díez Vargas, Vice President of ANRE, will act as co-moderator alongside Fernando, guiding the conversation and ensuring that all main themes are explored with the invited experts.”
This interactive approach is intended to encourage an open exchange of ideas and practical insights on how Colombia can strengthen its circular economy for tyres.
Among the confirmed panellists are:
Fernando Flórez, President of ANRE, is an Industrial Engineer with extensive experience in management and international market development across the Andean region and Central America.
Francisco Eraso, Environmental Engineer and Coordinator of the Sustainable Consumption Group at the District Department of the Environment, through the Sub-directorate of Eco-urbanism and Corporate Environmental Management, oversees circular-economy policy and waste-management initiatives and regulations.
Katherin Uribe Cifuentes, Project Director at Sistema Verde, leads national programmes on used tyre collection and traceability, promoting circular economy practices across multiple sectors. Her career includes supporting companies in achieving their sustainability and extended producer responsibility goals.
Raumir Castro is an International Business professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic management, finance and international business development. Currently, his work covers global supplier negotiations in Asia and the Americas, the development and positioning of private brands, and market expansion across Latin America.
Juan Carlos Bobadilla Díaz, Vice President of the Cundinamarca Chapter and National Secretary of the Colombian Truckers Association (ACC), is a transport sector leader with three decades of experience. He has co-authored key national transport modernisation laws and represented Colombian truckers in international forums.
This panel represents only part of the broader line-up of experts who will contribute to the discussion on Colombia’s tyre circularity challenges and opportunities.
As media partners for the event, Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling will provide coverage of the Retreading Forum and the wider Jornadas de Reciclaje conference, highlighting key takeaways and future actions identified by industry leaders.
