Unlocking capital for circular growth

Unlocking capital for circular growth

18 Sep 2026 at 10:00–12:00 (UTC+5:30)
Karnavati University, Uvarsad, near Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Finance, Industry, Materials, Asia
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Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Energiva Ventures

How can innovative finance accelerate the circular economy? This roundtable brings together circular enterprises, MSMEs, investors and policymakers to explore Circularity-Linked Bonds (CLBs), Circularity-Linked Loans, blended finance and risk-sharing solutions that can unlock capital and scale circular value chains.

From urban waste to critical mineral reserves

From urban waste to critical mineral reserves

17 Sep 2026 at 11:00–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
Grand Mercure Ahmedabad GIFT City, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Critical raw materials, Data and AI, Industry, Materials, System change, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Landbell GreenForest Solutions India, German RETech Partnership and Material Recycling Association of India

Urban areas are becoming an increasingly important source of secondary materials, yet much of this potential remains underutilised. This session brings together Indian and global experiences to explore how urban mining can move beyond waste management towards the recovery of critical resources.

Resource-smart circular electronics: A lifecycle approach

Resource-smart circular electronics: A lifecycle approach

17 Sep 2026 at 14:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDPU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Design, Governance, Industry, Asia, Europe
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Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Resource efficiency & Circular economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) Secretariat

Explore how circularity can be embedded across the electronics lifecycle through better design, lifecycle approach and enabling policies. Discover practical industry approaches and collaborative solutions that strengthen resource security, traceability and resilient value chains.

Maximising circularity in electronics sectors and critical mineral recovery

Maximising circularity in electronics sectors and critical mineral recovery

18 Sep 2026 at 14:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
CEO Boardroom, Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Critical raw materials, Energy, Industry, Materials, Waste, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Affordable and clean energy Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): ENVESYA

Discover circular models reshaping the electronics industry value chain. Explore how design and manufacturing work for second-life applications, refurbishment, remanufacturing, recycling and critical material recovery. Learn practical strategies while building partnerships to accelerate commercial implementation.

Circular economy skills and people

Circular economy skills and people

17 Sep 2026 at 09:00–10:30 (UTC+5:30)
TAJ GANDHINAGAR RESORT & SPA- Grandeur First Floor , Gandhinagar Gujarat India, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Built environment, Education, Employment, Industry, Asia
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Affordable and clean energy Good health and well-being No poverty Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India

This session will discuss how waste management, circular economy, green skills and quality jobs can transform environmental challenges into economic opportunities. Participants will understand the policies, innovations, industry partnerships and workforce development which are accelerating the transition to resource efficiency.

Campus regeneration and green skills: Transforming universities into labs for a circular future

Campus regeneration and green skills: Transforming universities into labs for a circular future

18 Sep 2026 at 10:00–12:00 (UTC+5:00)
Gujarat Law University, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Bioeconomy, Data and AI, Education, Governance, Materials, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
Partnerships for the goals Quality education Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): International Council For Circular Economy (ICCE) Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

This accelerator session brings together leading universities to demonstrate how regeneration, circular resource management and green skills development can transform higher education institutions into living laboratories for a regenerative future.

Scaling biobased plastics for a circular future

Scaling biobased plastics for a circular future

17 Sep 2026 at 12:00–13:30 (UTC+5:30)
Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Industry, Materials, Nature, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Climate action Good health and well-being Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Organiser(s): Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India

How can biobased plastics complement recycling to build a truly circular plastics economy? This session brings together innovators, industry and policymakers from India and the Netherlands to share practical solutions, real-world examples and new partnership opportunities.

Reorienting capital flows for the circular economy transition

Reorienting capital flows for the circular economy transition

17 Sep 2026 at 15:00–17:00 (UTC+5:30)
Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Finance, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Circle Economy

This session explores measures to address the circular economy financing challenge, from shortcomings in conventional appraisal of circular investments, to the recognition that only som problems need financial solutions, while others require economic policy, regulation and coordination.

International development financing for circular economy business opportunities

International development financing for circular economy business opportunities

17 Sep 2026 at 14:30–17:30 (UTC+5:30)
The Leela Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Business, Energy, Finance, Industry, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania
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Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland,
World Bank Group, ADB Ventures

Discover financing instruments to unlock circular economy business opportunities across global markets. Meet circular economy experts from international financing organisations. Hear about the experiences of companies that have received international financing and receive advice from them.

Finland Day

Finland Day

17 Sep 2026 at 08:30–11:30 (UTC+5:30)
The Leela Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person in Gandhinagar and online
Focus: Built environment, Business, Energy, Industry, Resilience, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
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Affordable and clean energy Good health and well-being Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Embassy of Finland in New Delhi

Finland Day at WCEF2026 showcases how Finnish and Indian partners are advancing circular solutions in maritime systems, healthcare, energy, the built environment and sports infrastructure. Join us to explore scalable innovations, partnerships and investment opportunities. Please note that the event continues with sessions and networking until the evening (see programme).