CircularPSP

Online Training Session: Organisational Change for Circular Procurement
2023-11-29 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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 structures (mindset, attitude, culture), to support the implementation of circular economy within your organisation.
Preliminary agenda

10:30 – 10:40
Welcome & Introduction

10:40 – 10:55
How an innovation-oriented mindset supports organisational change
Joan Prummel, Dutch Infrastructure and Water Ministry Q&A

10:55 – 11:10
Guidance on Organizational Change for circular procurement: the experience of Malmö City
Emma Borjesson, City of Malmö Q&A

11:10 – 11:25
Interdepartmental approaches for the definition of a regional GPP strategy
Gianluca Cocco, Sardinia Region Q&A

11:25 – 11:40
SMEs approaching Green Public Procurement: evidence from the ERASMUS+ GREENER project
Fabio Iannone, GREENER project Q&A

11:40 – 12:00
Open discussion and closing remarks

Registration
To attend this online workshop, register here before 27 November.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Business of Municipalities and Public Institutions [SL Language]
2024-01-24 10:00 - 13:00
The community of municipalities of Slovenia invites you to a webinar on the use of artificial intelligence in the operations of municipalities and public institutions, which is increasingly present in our business and personal lives.
The online event will be held in Slovenian.

More information and registration here.

BUILD’s Online Training on Innovative Procurement Methods
2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:30
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 field.
FREE ACCESS
The training session is completely free of charge. Fill in the registration form below to secure your spot!

Speakers

Hedy Meinander
Procurement Services, City of Turku – Turku’s project coordinator in the BUILD project
Jaanus Tamm
Project Manager, Tartu City Government – Manager of projects dealing with mobility and sustainable development.
“ I enjoy innovative challenges that give the opportunity to improve our common living environment”.
Simon De RooExpert buyer, Municipality of Rotterdam
“As a buyer, I buy all kinds of things for the municipality Rotterdam, mainly objects in the public area. I do this by public tenders. Besides using this tool, I try to stimulate circular buying in Rotterdam and international cooperations”

REGISTER HERE

ChangeNOW 2024: the largest event of solutions for the planet
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-27
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 enterprise that accelerates the environmental and social transition by fostering the deployment of concrete actions and solutions responding to the biggest challenges of our century.

European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference
2024-04-15 08:00 - 2024-04-16 17:00
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 all around the world will come to Brussels to turn circular visions into actions, making the most of this unique platform for fostering partnerships and reinforcing the role of the circular economy as a driver of sustainable development.
The exciting hybrid programme of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities will take stock of achievements and map what still needs to be done to further Europe’s circular transition. The European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP), powered by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee, will shine a spotlight on Europe’s progress towards and gaps in circularity, while on 17 April, the Belgian presidency will organise sessions and site visits to local circular businesses.

Save the date, and stay tuned to join us in Brussels or online!

The benefits of public buyers’ collaboration
2024-06-13 10:30 - 12:00
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 is crucial to strengthen knowledge sharing during the procurement process. Joining forces can help to amplify market reach, achieve fair purchasing conditions and secure high-quality services and goods in line with the buyers’ needs.
Through examples from across Europe, this workshop will show how and when it is most relevant to work together to find successful purchasing solutions, and how that can be done in practice.
This training is the fifth and last training of the BRINC Network of Public Authorities.
Agenda

How to carry out collaborative procurement(s) and related benefits
Malin Håkansson (Lawyer at Sigeman & Co and BRINC Legal helpdesk)
Collaboration in federated procurement processes: the case of CLIMABOROUGH
Francesco Molinari (CLIMABOROUGH)
Successful cases of collaboration for procurement from the Circular PSP Project
Dina Padalkina (Circular Berlin)

Registration
Register online here.

Nordic Circular Summit 2024
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
In 2024, Nordic Circular Summit will take place in Helsinki, Finland, and online from 18th–19th November. The Nordic Circular Summit is co-hosted by Nordic Circular Hotspot and Nordic Innovation and it is an official World Circular Economy Forum Side Event. You can find more information and our other events on the Nordic Circular Hotspot website or by heading to our digital networking platform, Nordic Circular Arena.

Sandyford Business District Innovation Summit 2024
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | Dynamic Space, Stillorgan Business Park A94 X4P0, Dublin, Ireland
Sandyford Business District is bringing together visionary businesses, government leaders, international experts, and academics for a two-day summit aimed at creating a forward-thinking roadmap for one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs.
This summit is a collaborative effort focused on key themes—circularity, digitisation, mobility, and social innovation—to shape the District’s growth and sustainability over the next five years.
Agenda Highlights:

Day 1: Panel Discussions and Global Insights
Hear from leading cities in the EU and US, gaining valuable lessons to inspire Sandyford’s future.
Day 2: Roadmap Development
Champion-led sessions will focus on each theme, transforming insights into actionable strategies with feedback and validation.

Join us at this milestone event and contribute to a roadmap that will drive measurable change in Sandyford Business District.
Find out more here
Register now: events@sandyford.ie

Bridging local and European networks: How circular hubs can drive inclusive regional growth
2024-12-06
The ECESP Leadership Group Towards a European Network of Circular Economy Hubs invites you to take part in the #EUCircularTalks event on Bridging local and European networks: How circular hubs can drive inclusive regional growth.
This event will explore the role of EU networks in advancing circular economy goals across Europe, focusing on how local circular hubs can leverage their strengths to foster inclusive regional growth. Discussions will centre on enhancing community engagement, supporting social enterprises, improving cross-regional collaboration and addressing funding and policy challenges. One key objective is to build consensus around the definition of circular hubs and strengthen connections with established European networks.
We are proud to share that one of our project partners, Circular Berlin, will participate in the Keynote panel: Unlocking the power of EU networks for regional solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how regional collaboration can create impactful circular solutions!
REGISTRATION
Programme
Opening remarks

Anders Ladefoged, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Moderator: Holland Circular Hotspot

Introduction to circular hubs
A brief overview of participating circular hubs.
Keynote panel: Unlocking the power of EU networks for regional solutions:

CE Forum Austria
– Focus on policy advocacy and cross-regional regulatory alignment
– Examples of circular economy policies implemented in Austria
MiXi, Helsinki
– Insights into supporting circular start-ups and accessing funding
– Lessons on scaling local innovations
Circular Berlin
– Community-centric approaches to promoting circular economy principles
– The role of education and local partnerships in advancing projects
Social Circular Hub De Keet, Aalst, Belgium
– Focus on the link with partners and cooperation with Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs)
– Brief insight into current projects and challenges.

Interactive engagement session: Building Consensus and Defining Circular Hubs
This interactive segment will focus on creating consensus around a shared definition of circular hubs.
Q&A session
Closing remarks and next steps
This event will take place online on 6 December at 10:30-12:30 CET.

Driving Plastic Circularity: Linking Policy, Tech and Consumers
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-06
The Go Circular Summit is a business-focused event where industry leaders come together to address the core challenges for plastics recycling. It covers the entire circular value chain of plastics, from brand owners to recycling companies, including the latest regulatory updates.
The plastics industry is undergoing significant changes driven by new regulations, including the Global Plastics Treaty and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Go Circular 2025 will address these developments through collaboration and knowledge exchange in key areas:

Sustainable design: Exploring innovative design principles to minimise waste and enhance recyclability
Advanced recycling technologies: Highlighting cutting-edge solutions for chemical recycling and efficient plastic processing
Circular economy strategies: Developing closed-loop systems and responsible resource management
Policy and regulation: Examining the impact of new regulations and exploring collaborative solutions.

There’ll be debates, networking sessions, speeches, a startup village and a guided site visit of the Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk.
This year’s event will feature leading brand owners including Adidas, Estée Lauder, Henkel, Lego Group, Mattel, Michelin, Mondelez, Nike and Aldi Süd (one of Europe’s largest retailers), alongside (petro)chemical manufacturers such as Neste, BASF, Dow and Eneos. Leading recycling technology providers – Interzero, Tomra, SYNOVA and Lummus Technologies, BlueAlps – will share their latest developments. The European Commission, Alliance to End Plastic Waste, UNESDA and EXPRA will discuss how industries are adapting to a circular future.
Go Circular 2025 will take place on 4-6 March in Rotterdam. The event will be in English and in person. This is a paid event.

Circular Thinking in Procurement: The Role of Training & Mindset Shifts
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
On March 7, 2025 (10:00–12:00 CET), the ECESP Leadership Group on Circular Procurement is hosting an engaging #EUCircularTalk titled “Circular Thinking in Procurement: The Role of Training & Mindset Shifts“ on the role of training and mindset shifts in circular procurement.
During this interactive session, we will explore:

Why mindset shifts are key to unlocking circular procurement’s full potential
The impact of training and peer learning on driving sustainable change
Practical case studies from Flanders, CCRI Communities of Practice, and more
How collaboration and recognition foster circularity in the market

The session will conclude with a lively panel discussion, offering a chance to interact and ask questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and peers in the field!
Register now and be part of the conversation: https://www.cognitoforms.com/OVAM1/EUCircularTalk7March2025

9th International Cradle to Cradle Congress
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-14
The 9th International Cradle to Cradle Congress

On March 13 14th of March, 2025 at the Technische Universität Berlin

The world’s first and largest platform for Cradle to Cradle and Circular Economy since 2014 is back! For the ninth time, we are inviting around 1,000 participants to the International Cradle to Cradle Congress in March 2025 to exchange ideas and network: panel discussions with high-ranking speakers from business, politics and science, best practices from established companies and start-ups, inspiring keynotes on the transformation of our society and numerous opportunities for networking.

Research symposium

We cordially invite you to the research symposium as part of the 9th International Cradle to Cradle Congress at the TU Berlin! For the second time in a row, we will be discussing current research on C2C before the official congress program.

Host C2C NGO

The donation-financed and non-profit Cradle to Cradle NGO brings C2C through educational formats, networks business, science, education, politics and civil society and implements pioneering transformation projects that show how much C2C is already possible today. Around 1,000 volunteers in German-speaking countries are taking the approach out into the world.

EVENT LINK: https://pretix.eu/c2c.ngo2021/C2CC25/c/WC34cLG6m/

30th ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-27
30 Years of Tyre Recycling: Innovations to build the Future
is the title of the 30th Annual ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling that will take place Tuesday through Thursday, 25-27 March 2025 at Le Louise Hotel in Brussels.
Thirty years is an important milestone which has been achieved thanks to a continuous innovation and to the efforts of many SMEs around Europe, supported by the EU Commission through research projects and environmental policies. Innovation will be the corner stone to build the future.
Along the years new materials were produced : rubber, steel fibres and textile fibres, that are used in many different products and applications, from roads and road furniture to sport surfaces, from building materials to infrastructure – and many others.-
Despite the above mentioned efforts the market did not grow as expected but grew randomly. Some markets have expanded significantly in recent years, e.g. the sport sector, which represent a success story for recycling. Others, like roads and public works, have not grown enough to represent a stable and reliable demand.
Tyre manufacturers at the beginning disregarded Recycled Tyre Materials owing to the fact recycled rubber being vulcanized is not suitable to be incorporated into new tyres compound. But owing to the fragility of the value chain of natural rubber, included by the EU among Critical Raw Materials (CRM), they recently took into consideration various output of Tyre Recycling sector, such as fine rubber powder, devulcanised rubber, recovered carbon black. Again, innovation is key word for the future expansion of this market.
This is where we are now after 30 years. And the future? We will try to discover together during three days Conference.
The Workshop on Tuesday is designed to stimulate Public Administrations and to create synergies among various EU funded projects on Recycled Tyre Materials.
The Plenary Sessions on Wednesday will focus on the Critical Challenges we face: reduced availability of EOL tyres for recycling owing to uncontrolled export towards the south of the world, Sport market under pressure, Public Works market to be stimulated, Green Deal under discussion. Which will be the EU Policy adjustments of the new Commission? What are the positions of the stakeholders? Tyre manufacturers will be able to use more recyclates ? How will impact the crisis of the Automotive industry and other changes in mobility? These are just some points that will be addressed. Quantifying ELT arising across the EU is still important and will help to understand more.
Then the exciting Spotlight on Innovation will offer an overview on new products trends and developments, New technologies, EU Projects.
Thursday will start by considering various technology to up-cycle the rubber and use it back into new mixes for the industry. Pyrolysis is still catalyzing the attention of tyre manufacturers and the interest of investors. The last session will be on EU Programs, Cooperation and Funding opportunities.
There are many informal opportunities for Delegates and Speakers to meet and discuss common interests during, cocktail receptions and meals and after-hours meetings.

Navigating the Circular Built Environment: presentation of the ECESP Reading Guide
2025-03-26 14:00 - 16:30
Join the ECESP Leadership Group Circular Construction & Infrastructure for their #EUCircularTalk on Navigating the Circular Built Environment, presentation of the ECESP Reading Guide.
The #EUCircularTalks series seeks to foster an inclusive dialogue with stakeholders outside the Leadership Groups. The organisers therefore aim to engage a range of participants and collaborate on shared circular economy goals. In this Circular Talk, they hope to reach out to new target groups that might not be so familiar with circular principles but are working on affordable housing.
This particular Circular Talk will:

provide a platform for researchers and policymakers who have contributed to significant publications over the past year to present their insights and findings. This will help participants stay informed about the latest developments in the circular built environment.
be an opportunity for a panel discussion where participants can ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue.
introduce a comprehensive reading guide that summarises these and other key publications, helping participants to navigate the wealth of information available on the circular built environment.

The programme will follow.
This webinar will take place at 14:00-16:30 CET on 26 March. Registration.

BASQUE CIRCULAR SUMMIT 2025 “TIME FOR ACTION”
2025-04-02 - 2025-04-04 | Palacio Euskalduna, Palacio Euskalduna Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, Bilbao, Bilbao, 48011
Five years have passed since the approval of the “European Green Deal”, the economic growth and development strategy that was launched in 2020 and which is a strategic commitment to shifting towards a new circular economy model in Europe.
During these last 5 years, Europe has laid the foundations needed to change the economic model, thanks to its driving new political initiatives (directives, regulations, legislations, market instruments …). They range from transforming the main activity sectors to empowering consumers to be the key players on a new sustainable product market.
Furthermore, the transformation will be accompanied by a shift in focus by the financial sector; it is going to discriminate in favour of investments in sustainable assets, which will mark the start of a new corporate transparency stage as regards sustainability reporting.
The aim is to address current environmental challenges – climate change, depletion of resources and loss of biodiversity – and to make way for a new economic model where competitiveness and sustainability go hand in hand.
The foundations for the change have been laid; the challenges, time lines and actions needed in our economies are now clear. Start a new stage. It’s time for action!

Italy's National Conference on the Circular Economy 2025
2025-05-15
Italy’s seventh National Circular Economy Conference will focus on Circularity to Boost Made in Italy.
It will look at how strengthening circular practices can help revive the Made in Italy brand and enhance the competitiveness of key industrial sectors. This is particularly relevant given the ongoing decline in national industrial output which has been exacerbated by recent global instability and trade barriers. The conference will also review the implementation of the Green Deal and recent policy developments at both EU and national levels.
The 2025 Circular Economy Report, developed with ENEA, will be unveiled during the conference. It will provide an up-to-date analysis of Italy’s circular economy performance, including comparisons with other EU countries, with special insights into the role of biotechnology and the issue of critical raw materials.
The programme is divided into two sessions:

Morning: Presentation of the report and discussions on how circularity can drive the renewal of the Made in Italy brand. Topics will include the impact of biotechnology and current trends in sustainable consumption.
Afternoon: Case studies and insights from companies, organisations and consortia illustrating how circular economy strategies are fostering innovation and competitiveness across supply chains.

The conference will be organised by the Circular Economy Network in collaboration with ENEA and under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. It will take place on 15 May at the National Central Library in Rome (Viale Castro Pretorio 105) and it will be in Italian only. There will be web streaming option for those who can’t attend in-person.
Programme and registration.

Workshop | The role of cities and regions in supporting industrial-urban symbiosis: learning from on the-ground experiences
2025-05-15 10:00 - 13:30 | Online
WHEN: 15 May 2025, 10:00 – 13:30 CET
WHERE: Online (Zoom) | REGISTER HERE

The Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice invites you to an online knowledge exchange (sensemaking) workshop to reflect on the role of local and regional public authorities for supporting industrial-urban symbiosis uptake.
Local and regional public authorities can significantly encourage and support local industrial-urban symbiosis uptake. Acknowledged as ‘enablers’, they have various tools and instruments at their disposal. However, there is still a lack of clarity on how these can be best employed and how the role of public authorities can be leveraged effectively.
This “sensemaking” workshop provides an interactive space where participants can discuss the variety of roles and instruments cities and regions can assume, while sharing their challenges, experiences, learnings and insights in enhancing local industrial symbiosis activities.
The basis for discussion will be concrete case studies by public authorities and local businesses, presented at the start of the workshop.
Sensemaking is a flagship Climate KIC practice, used as part of Climate KIC’s systems innovation methodology.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Agenda (all times CET)
10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome remarks and introduction to the Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice
10:15 – 10:25 | Check-in and participant introduction
10:25 – 10:35 | Introduction to workshop methodology
10:35 – 11:50 | Storytelling session
Diverse experiences on supporting industrial-urban symbiosis uptake will be shared by public authorities and business:

John Wante, Policy Advisor for Circular Economy, OVAM (Belgium)
Christina Zoric Persson, Community Strategist, City of Helsingborg Executive Office (Sweden)
Palle Skyum, Senior Consultant in R&D, Port of Aalborg (Denmark)
Estelle Giacomi, COO and Circular Economy Facilitator, RedEco EC (Spain)

11:50 – 12:00 | Break
12:00 – 12:40 | Breakout sessions
Reflections from listening to the stories, zoom out to identify clusters, themes and similarities related to the role of public authorities in supporting industrial-urban symbiosis. Participants will be able to reflect and learn with and from each other.
12:40 – 13:20 | Synthesis and next steps
Based on the information exchanged, participants will be able to conclude on the role(s) public authorities can play to successfully support industrial-urban symbiosis uptake.
13:20 – 13:30 | Check-out and conclusions

Symposium on Innovation in the Circularity of Plastic Materials
2025-05-20
Innovation in the circularity of plastic materials is essential due to the growing environmental challenges posed by plastic waste. Traditional linear production models, where plastics are produced, used, and discarded, contribute significantly to pollution, resource depletion, and climate change. The concept of circularity aims to reduce waste, keep materials in use longer, and minimize resource extraction, all while supporting sustainability.
Current plastic recycling rates are low, with many plastics either being downcycled into lower-value products or not recycled at all. Innovations like chemical recycling, which breaks down plastics into their basic monomers for reuse in high-quality applications, or more efficient mechanical recycling methods, can drastically improve the quality and efficiency of recycling processes. In this context, innovation can play a critical role.
Against this background, we are calling for expressions of interest to participate in the Symposium on Innovation in the Circularity of Plastic Materials to be held on 20th May 2025, in Kaunas, Lithuania. The aim of the Symposium is to offer opportunities to share your ideas, to discuss theoretical and practical issues and to connect the leaders in the fields of plastic engineering, science and technology. The symposium aims to bring together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss and showcase advancements in the recycling, reuse, and sustainable production of plastic materials. Apart from presentations, displays and demonstrations by companies will be part of the event.
The Symposium is organized in cooperation with the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme project BALTIPLAST with the support of the Baltic University Programme. The project aims to reduce the generation of single-use plastic products and plastic packaging waste as well as to provide solutions for the use of plastic waste in the context of a circular economy. The main goal of the project is to identify, test and implement concrete solutions for the reduction and management of plastic waste in the countries of the Baltic Sea region. Members of the Baltic University Programme are welcome to attend it. There are no fees, but delegates need to cover their own travel and accommodation.
Please register and submit your proposal (abstract) first. You can access the template to be used here: Symposium on Innovation in the Circularity of Plastic Materials_abstract_template . The abstract (proposal) will be added to the submission panel in your Symposium account. If your proposal is accepted for presentation, then you may upload your full paper. The selected papers will be published in the book Innovation in the Circularity of Plastic Materials to be published by Springer Nature.

Festival of Circular Economy
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22
The world’s biggest challenges demand the world’s biggest solutions.
Join changemakers and thought leaders from around the globe for three dynamic days of virtual live-streams and in-person connections. Dive into practical insights and inspiring use cases from the built environment and textiles sectors—two of the most resource-intensive industries. Gain strategies from sector trailblazers, explore innovative business models, and connect with circularity champions, policymakers, and innovators. Whether you’re here to network, learn, or lead, this festival is your
gateway to shaping a sustainable future.

Circular Economy Economic Delegation to Switzerland
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-04
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Štajerska, SRIP Circular Economy, in cooperation with the Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia, the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, is organising an economic delegation to Zurich from 2 to 4 June 2025.

Programme with additional information is available here. Among other things, the Circular Basel will be presented. Deadline for application is 10 April.

The operation is part-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund. The operation is implemented within the Priority Investment “Innovative Knowledge Society” and the Specific Objective RSO1.1 “Development and improvement of research and innovation capacity and introduction of advanced technologies” and SPIRIT Slovenia, Public Agency.

EU Green Week 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-05 | Brussels
This year, the EU Green Week is all about the circular economy.
With its potential to drive sustainable competitiveness, reduce waste, and promote innovation, circular economy offers a compelling solution to some of the EU’s most pressing challenges.
Save the date: 3-5 June 2025, in Brussels
The EU Green Week 2025 conference will take place in Brussels on 3-5 June to get everyone talking about how circularity can become a new economic reality. The event will feature among others:

Policy discussions (3-4 June): hear from expert speakers on how a circular use of resources can make the EU more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.
Stakeholder event (5 June): meet with industry leaders, communities and other stakeholders to share ideas and inspire action, in partnership with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and the European Circular Cities and Regions Initiative.

Registrations to the EU Green Week conference will open in April on this website.
EU Green Week partner events
Throughout June, partner events will complement the annual conference by taking the conversation on circularity to local and regional levels, and engaging businesses and communities across Europe and beyond.
The application period for EU Green Week partner events will open between 3-21 March 2025.

European Sustainable Energy Week
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use. The 19th edition of the Policy Conference will take place in a hybrid format, both in Brussels and online on 10-12 June 2025, gathering policymakers, innovators and energy stakeholders to discuss innovations and the future of sustainable energy in Europe.

10th GLOBAL PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-04 | Villa Mondragone, Rome, Italy
University of Rome Tor Vergata, with the School of Economics, launched the 10th Global Procurement Conference that this year, will take place live on July 3rd and 4th in our beautiful location in Rome, Villa Mondragone, a patrician villa in the suggestive territory of the Alban Hills in the area called, from its many castles and villas, Castelli Romani (about 20 km southeast of Rome).
The conference will take place in presence. There are no online sessions.
The goal of the Global Procurement Conference is to raise awareness for the planetary implications of joint decisions regarding what is purchased, how and for whom in the public domain.
The University of Rome Tor Vergata, has the pleasure of organizing yearly an event where experts from International Financial Institutions and regulatory bodies, policy-makers, economists, engineers, lawyers, procurers gather for a much-needed debate concerning issues related to innovation, competitiveness, sustainability and regulation in public procurement worldwide.
The conference will be organized as follows: 3 different sessions each one with two themes to be presented and discussed by 4 speakers.
A History of Professional Upgrading in Procurement at Tor Vergata
Tor Vergata University of Rome of Rome is a leading centre of excellence of procurement training, consulting and research. The Master in Procurement Management broke new grounds seventeen years ago by setting new interdisciplinary standards for procurement knowledge and by uniting the fields of law, economics, and engineering to the curriculum of a knowledgeable procurer. In addition, by creating a unique programme for private, public civilian and military personnel, we introduced the revolutionary concept of the need for a joint debate that would foster greater innovation, responsibility, and sustainability across the Italian economy.
Following that successful initiative, a new Master in Public Procurement Management, IMPPM, was created in 2012 with the decisive and generous support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development along with the Italian government. More than 300 public procurers from all over the world have come to Rome for 4 months to follow the interdisciplinary courses taught by some of the most important experts in procurement, including IFI specialists, lawyers, economists, and technical experts.

Circular Economy Hotspot Slovenia 2025
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12
In 2025, Slovenia will host a conference in a series of circular hotspot conferences, which are intended to bring together planners and implementers of circular economy measures.
This year marks 10 years since the first Circular Economy Conference in Slovenia. It also marks 10 years since the first EU Circular Economy Action Plan. It was created in recognition of the fact that the material aspect is an important lever for achieving climate, environmental and biodiversity goals. Reducing the consumption of primary resources, designing products from secondary resources, introducing circular business models and circular consumption are only some from the variety of circular economy measures with which we can effectively respond to the challenges of excessive resource consumption.
Five years ago, the EU adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan with a strong message: “For a cleaner and more competitive Europe”. Its purpose is to encourage the production of sustainable products that can be used for a long time and to enable citizens to fully participate in the circular economy and the positive changes it brings.
But success in this area will require a lot of effort, as the consumption of material resources already exceeds the capacity of our planet. Estimates show that by 2050, human consumption will have grown to the point where it would require three planet Earths.
Implementing circular principles is an economically and socially demanding task that requires a systemic approach, as the levers for action require coordination in all areas of our activities and lives.
Hence this conference aims at contributing to greater awareness and better progress of the circular economy. We primarily want to focus on questions: where are we, what can we do and how can we do it?
The conference will look at circular economy through the lens of competitiveness and resilience of the EU and Slovenia and the lens of supply and demand system.
Conference organization
Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy, in cooperation with the Strategic Research and Innovation Partnership Circular Economy and Circular Change, successfully applied to hold a conference on the circular economy as an annual event in the series of conferences of the circular economy hotspots.
The conference is organized by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy and the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport and in cooperation with the Slovenian Centre for Circular Economy.
Members of programming committee are: Uroš Vajgl, State secretary, Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy, head; dr. Janez Potočnik, co-chair, UN International Resource Panel; Nina Meglič, ReCatalyst; Anna Brussa, Climate KIC; Jaka Kranjc, Ecologists Without Borders Association; Marija Čebular Zajec, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport; Mireia Cannellas Grifoll, Ministry of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, Catalonia.
The plenary part of the conference will be held in Slovenian and English. Interpretation will be provided from English into Slovenian and vice versa. Parallel sessions will be held in English.
Who should attend?
The conference is intended for companies from various industries, universities and faculties, students, research institutions, ministries, public utilities participating in waste management schemes, municipalities, regional development agencies, non-governmental organizations and the media, as operating according to the principles of the circular economy concerns companies, research, professional and innovative institutions, ministries, local communities and individuals
How will the conference achieve its purpose?
The conference will bring together circular economy policymakers at the EU level and in Slovenia, designers of support systems and implementers of circular practices in the field.
Good business practices and the forefront of circular innovation will be presented, the discussion will also focus on the role of decision-makers who design support systems and programs to overcome obstacles to the circular economy. We will talk about how circular economy can contribute to social resilience and what role local communities, businesses and young people play in this. We will also discuss tools for strengthening circular supply and demand.
Conference participants will also be able to learn about and experience circular economy practices on site.
There will be many opportunities for networking, exchanging opinions and experiences among conference participants, with panellists and speakers.

World Sustainable Energy Days 2026
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-27
What are the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED)?

Energy transition = energy independence
Geopolitical instabilities, high energy prices and growing global competition make one thing clear: Europe must urgently increase its energy independence. Energy efciency and renewable energy are the key assets in this transformation: They decrease energy imports, reduce energy prices and make Europe more resilient.
The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) present policies, technologies and business models which increase competitiveness and make energy more affordable. The event is a leading annual conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality with over 650 participants from more than 60 countries.

When does it take place?
24 – 27 February 2026

How to join?
Mark your calender, register today and join us in Wels at the World Sustainable Energy Days!

Contact
Conference office
OÖ Energiesparverband
Landstrasse 45, 4020 Linz, Austria
Tel. +43/732/7720-14386
office(at)esv.or.at

Conference venue
Stadthalle Wels, Pollheimerstrasse 1, 4600 Wels, Austria

Who attends the event?
Over 650 experts from more than 60 countries each year!

business actors engaged in the energy transition: energy companies, technology and equipment companies, service providers, planners, developers, financing community etc.
the energy research community
public sector representatives (e.g. EU institutions, national, regional and local governments, energy agencies)

Where does it happen?
In Wels/Austria.
Upper Austria, one of Austria’s nine regions, is a leader in the clean energy transition, making the region an ideal location for this conference. Through significant increases in energy efficiency and renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions from buildings were reduced by 42 %. Over 72 % of all space heating and 33 % of the primary energy in Upper Austria already come from renewables. Over 4.7 billion Euro are invested annually in the energy transition.

The conference organiser: OÖ Energiesparverband
The OÖ Energiesparverband (ESV) is the energy agency of Upper Austria. The agency, which was established by the regional government, drives the energy transition by promoting energy efficiency, renewables and e-mobility. It provides comprehensive services to households, businesses of all sizes and municipalities. It also supports energy technology companies in the context of the Cleantech-Cluster.
