Circular Week 2023

Circular Week is an international campaign that consists series of events and initiatives devoted to the subject of circular economy and sustainable development that take place throughout Europe. The Circular Week’s goal is to promote the idea of a circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders. The sixth edition will take place […]

Smart Country Convention

The Smart Country Convention (in short: SCCON) is Germany’s largest congress for digitization in the public sector. As a driving force for the future of modern public administration and smart cities, SCCON is a must for all key players who want to drive digital change. Register here!

ECOMONDO – The Green Technology Expo

The reference event for technologies, services and industrial solutions in the green and circular economy sectors. Ecomondo, the ecological transition ecosystem, is the place for industry, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders and local authorities to meet and talk. It brings together and systemises the key elements that define the development strategies of the European Union's environmental policy. Register here!

Smart City Expo World Congress

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) will hold a record‑breaking edition in 2023. From November 7th to 9th under the theme “Welcome to the New Urban Era” the show and congress will have over 1,000 exhibitors, 25.000 professional attendees and representatives from more than 800 cities and 140 countries, making the upcoming edition the biggest to […]

Online Training Session: Organisational Change for Circular Procurement

While procurement can be an accelerator for circular economy in organisations, scaling up the positive outcomes of successful pilots can be difficult, due to specific internal agreements, culture, and values (organisational attitude). This third training session of the BRINC Network of Public Authorities will provide suggestions and advice on how to change and evolve governance […]

BUILD’s Online Training on Innovative Procurement Methods

When? 6. March 2024 10:00-11:00 CET Where? Online, Zoom 🔗 Register by: 5. March 2024 via this form   Training Session Highlights DIVERSE BEST-CASE PRACTICES Explore real-world examples from different European countries, highlighting procedure types, award criteria, benefits, learnings, challenges and results. INTERACTIVE LEARNING Engage in discussions, ask questions, and gain insights from the experts in the […]

ChangeNOW 2024: the largest event of solutions for the planet

During 3 days, changeNOW brings together the most innovative solutions and impactful changemakers tackling our planet’s biggest challenges, to take action, together. ChangeNOW builds bridges and creates opportunities for thousands of key actors of change, in an inspiring and action-oriented event. More information and registration here About changeNOW: Launched in 2017, changeNOW is a social […]

European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference

The European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference will take place on 15 and 16 April 2024 in Brussels - with a twist! Europe's top circular economy conference will be joining forces with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF). Policy makers, industry leaders, academics and activists from […]

The benefits of public buyers’ collaboration

Public procurement is increasingly seen and used by public buyers to drive green, resilient, and inclusive development. However, procurers often struggle to implement effective circular and innovative public procurement due to several challenges, such as legal barriers, lack of market responsiveness or preparedness to cater the buyers’ needs. In this context, cooperation between regions and municipalities […]