Workwear as a circular service

Workwear as a circular service

18 Sep 2026 at 11:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
None, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Industry, Materials, System change, Waste, Asia
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

Discover how workwear rental and maintenance can keep garments in use longer. Lindström experts will share practical lessons on durability, repair, reuse and resource-efficient laundry, helping organisations reduce waste and build long-term business value.

The return on investment of closing the loop in nature-based supply chains

The return on investment of closing the loop in nature-based supply chains

17 Sep 2026 at 08:00–10:30 (UTC+5:30)
Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa, Imperialroom, Cross Road, Grambharti, Limbodra, Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Indonesia
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Materials, Nature, Resilience, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Life on land Responsible consumption and production

For the first time, independently validated ROI data on circular forest-based supply chains is made public — covering cost, resilience and competitiveness across the full value chain. This is the data decision-makers have been waiting for. Come learn it — and help shape solutions to real barriers.

Second charge: Unlocking EV battery value as energy storage

Second charge: Unlocking EV battery value as energy storage

18 Sep 2026 at 10:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad, India
Session type: In person only (elsewhere)
Focus: Business, Critical minerals, Design, Energy, Resilience, Africa, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and clean energy Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

Organiser(s): Ellen MacArthur Foundation 

Second-life EV batteries represent an overlooked circular economy opportunity — and a significant source of untapped value. Join practitioners to learn what’s working, what’s not, and what battery designers and regulators need to change to unlock circularity in the Global South.

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
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Good health and well-being Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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.

Roll up your sleeves: from policy to practice with digital product passports for global value chains

Roll up your sleeves: from policy to practice with digital product passports for global value chains

17 Sep 2026 at 09:30–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
Radisson hotel Gift City Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
Session type: In person only in Gandhinagar
Focus: Business, Data and AI, Design, Industry, System change, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

This is a practical policy-to-implementation session on how digital product passports (DPPs) can enable ecodesign and circular value chains. Hear policy insights and company perspectives, see a live demonstration of a frugal decentralised DPP, and test practical readiness tools in an interactive workshop.

Road to Finlandia Circular Latin America

Road to Finlandia Circular Latin America

17 Sep 2026 at 18:30–20:00 (UTC+5:30)
Online, Lima, Peru
Session type: Online only
Focus: Bioeconomy, Business, Critical minerals, Energy, Materials, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and clean energy Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Sustainable cities and communities

Organiser(s): Team Finland Latin America, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Finland

This session highlights how Finland is advancing circular economy partnerships across the LAC region. Through practical examples and collaboration opportunities, participants will explore how circular solutions can drive sustainable growth, innovation and resource efficiency in Latin America.

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
Related Sustainable Development Goals
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 funding challenge. It brings together circular ventures, investors and policymakers to identify common misunderstandings, debate more ambitious policy tools and determine optimal measures to scale the circular economy.

Nordic stage: The circular city, up close

Nordic stage: The circular city, up close

18 Sep 2026 at 17:30–19:30 (UTC+5:30)
Online , Oslo, Norway
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Food, Materials, People, System change, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

A close-up look at Nordic circular cities: what works, what carries the transition, and what still stands in the way. New research meets real-world practice from across the Nordics and Europe. The session closes with an open dialogue with international expert communities.

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
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

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.

From insight to action: Translating data into regional circular economy strategies

From insight to action: Translating data into regional circular economy strategies

18 Sep 2026 at 12:00–14:00 (UTC+2:00)
Online, Online, Netherlands
Session type: Online only
Focus: Business, Finance, Governance, Materials, System change, Africa, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Life on land Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

Many regions have circular strategies; few turn them into systemic change. Discover how Friesland (the Netherlands), London (UK) and Bega (Australia) use data, collaboration and long-term governance to move from insight to action, and take away practical lessons for your own region or organisation.