Here’s a summary of major events scheduled for the first half of 2025, so you don’t miss anything the upcoming year has in store for circular economy updates:
- Basque Circular Summit 2025
Dates: April 2-4, 2025
Location: Euskalduna Palace, Bilbao, Basque Country
Organized by the public agency Ihobe, the Basque Circular Summit 2025 is expected to gather over 800 professionals from the industrial and environmental sectors. The event aims to analyze the various challenges and opportunities that the circular economy presents for businesses and the broader socioeconomic fabric of the Basque Country. It also seeks to highlight the progress already made as an inspiring foundation for future initiatives.
Source: Basque Circular Summit
- SUM 2025 – 8th Multidisciplinary Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining
Dates: May 21-23, 2025
Location: Procida Island, Naples, Italy
The SUM 2025 brings together experts, researchers, and professionals from various disciplines to address key topics in circular economy and urban mining. Organized by the International Waste Working Group (IWWG), this symposium aims to generate innovative solutions for resource management and sustainability. It also provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange on transforming environmental challenges into economic and social opportunities.
This edition invites participants to present scientific papers and innovative projects related to the circular economy. Plenary sessions and practical workshops will explore topics such as the recovery of critical materials, efficient waste management, and the implementation of advanced technologies. Submissions are open until March 10, 2025.
You can find the topics at this link.
Source: SUM Symposium
- Chemical Recycling Europe 2025
Dates: June 24-26, 2025
Location: Brussels, Belgium
The Chemical Recycling Europe Conference will explore the role of chemical recycling as a solution to overcome the limitations of mechanical recycling, particularly in managing plastics. This event focuses on how emerging technologies can contribute to achieving European climate goals and improve material reuse efficiency.
With the participation of industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts, the conference will include sessions on technological innovation, investments in chemical recycling, and European regulations. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about current challenges and the future of chemical recycling within the context of the circular economy.
Source: AMI Events
