Thomas L. Rödding

Impulse and moderation of the panel discussion "The digital product passport"

Thomas Rödding introduces the basic terms and current principles of the Digital Product Passport (DPP): What is meant by a Digital Product Passport? Why does it exist? Who is affected by the DPP? What do companies need to be prepared for? On the one hand, Rödding takes the plenum into current legal developments and provides solid basic knowledge. On the other hand, he uses concrete practical examples to show the completely new scope for action that is opening up for companies.

Short CV:

Thomas L. Rödding, born October 25, 1971 in Münster, is a founder, entrepreneur and internationally sought-after speaker on topics relating to digital identity and transparency technology. He is regarded throughout the EU as a pioneer in the digital recording of the origin and provenance history of products. His tech and sustainability company Narravero, based in Münster, has developed a SaaS platform that offers a fully digitized solution for supply chain transparency and the creation and publication of digital product passports across all industries. In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Rödding works as Vice Chairman at the German Institute for Standardization DIN and the Competence Center for Electrotechnical Standardization DKE, where he plays a key role in the development and standardization of the Digital Product Passport. Since November 2023, he has also been a member of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) 24 at CEN CENELEC "Digital Product Passport".