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On May 13, 2025<\/strong>, the second workshop on the Digital Product Passport (DPP)<\/strong> took place at voestalpine in Leoben<\/strong>, as part of the ongoing 2CFIMH<\/strong> project. Organized in collaboration with Tietoevry<\/strong>, the session brought together nine companies<\/strong> from diverse sectors to discuss implementation approaches, regulatory uncertainties, and opportunities for innovation through the DPP.<\/p>\n The focus of this event shifted from conceptual design toward early actionable steps<\/strong>. While the final legal framework is still pending, participants emphasized the need to get started \u2013 especially in light of the anticipated 18-month transition period<\/strong>, which was widely viewed as ambitious.<\/p>\n The DPP will impact how companies handle product-related data, compliance, and transparency \u2013 but many specifics remain unclear. Questions around scope, timing, and data requirements<\/strong> continue to dominate conversations. Rather than waiting for complete clarity, the workshop encouraged companies to prepare proactively by:<\/p>\n The dialogue highlighted that even limited preparatory work now can provide a significant advantage once regulations are finalized.<\/p>\n Like the first workshop, it emphasized on business model ideation through Business Value Design Thinking<\/strong> and on peer exchange<\/strong> and the translation of theory into concrete action<\/strong>. In facilitated group discussions, participants evaluated where their organizations stand and what steps they can already initiate \u2013 from data infrastructure assessments to pilot projects.<\/p>\nFrom Uncertainty to Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Interactive Format and Practical Dialogue<\/strong><\/h2>\n