World Circular Economy Forum 2026
The most important annual event on the circular economy will land in India in September 2026, with online participation open to everyone!
What, when and where?
In its tenth edition, WCEF will position India at the forefront of scalable circular economy solutions for a resource-constrained world. Building on the direction set by previous forums, WCEF2026 serves as a platform for accelerating market transformation, demonstrating how circular solutions reshape value chains, strategies and competitive advantage at scale.
Attendance in person is by invitation only. Online participation is open to all, free of charge.
Story of WCEF
The annual World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) presents the world’s leading circular economy solutions with business leaders, policymakers and experts participating from around the world. Circular economy approaches can help businesses seize new opportunities and gain a competitive advantage, as well as contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
WCEF is a global initiative of Finland and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra.
Previous forums
Initiated by Sitra, the annual World Circular Economy Forum has been organised since 2017. Explore previous editions of WCEF!
Side events
WCEF side events can be held throughout the year. See who’s organising these and propose a side event!
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