WCEF2026 Studios give an easy access to participants who are not able to join the forum in person or who find the full 2+2 days’ programme a bit heavy. In addition, they also offer a chance to discuss locally relevant circular economy topics.

Studios can be held around the world, preferably during the main event from 15 to 16 September or using the recordings of the sessions until 4 October. The global call for WCEF2026 Studios closed on 28 August.

Elements of a WCEF2026 Studio

The theme of the studio must be circular economy related, optimally connecting discussions on local topics with relevant content from the main event. To qualify as a WCEF Studio event, the programme must feature at least one full session from the WCEF2026 main event, either livestreamed or shown as a recording. If organised during the main event, any additional programme should take place during the breaks or before or after the main event’s programme.

The additional programme can include local keynotes, roundtable discussions, workshops and networking. The organisers have an opportunity to present specific local circular economy topics and solutions as well as engage local or international audiences. They also get to highlight their work in supporting the development of a circular economy.

The organiser can select the language for their studio to best serve the target audience.

All WCEF2026 Studio events are listed below. For more information about the studio concept, please contact kirsi.ponni@sitra.fi.