On 15 and 16 October 2026, we are officially kicking off the SCARPA project in Ghent (Belgium)! The SCARPA consortium will gather for two days of introductions, training and networking. SCARPA (Sustainable and Circular Footwear Training Program) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network on circular footwear, coordinated by Prof. Steven De Meester (Ghent University). Its 15 doctoral candidates will be trained to become the next generation of experts in designing circular