The World Circular Economy Forum is the world’s leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders. The event aims to showcase the most impactful circular solutions from around the world.
The SQUARE convention centre in Brussels hosts the WCEF2024 from 15 to 16 April.
In addition, accelerator sessions will be held by WCEF collaborators on 17–18 April in Brussels, online and around the globe.
Online participation is open to everyone, free of charge.
Some satellite events will take place after those dates.
- green economy
- Monday 15 April 2024, 09:00 - Thursday 18 April 2024, 17:00 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Monday 15 April 2024, 09:00 - Thursday 18 April 2024, 17:00 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
Description
REA, CINEA and EIC joint stand – Visit us!
The European Executive Agencies REA, CINEA and the EIC in a joint EU Stand will present thematic EU research and innovation funding opportunities aiming to build a greener, more sustainable and decarbonised Europe in support of the European Green Deal and other EU strategic priorities through the implementation of EU funding programmes such as Horizon Europe and the LIFE programme.
Specifically, REA will showcase innovative solutions through presentation of 5 project clusters in the areas of sustainable and circular plastics, textiles and bio-economy.
EU project CircularInvest Stand in the Expo
CircularInvest bridges the gap between circular economy projects and investors in Europe by offering free, tailor-made project development assistance (PDA) services like business plan development, fundraising support and mentoring sessions. They assist projects in reaching maturity, becoming investment-ready and securing financial backing. The Circular Investment Readiness Network fosters collaboration among circular economy stakeholders, providing a platform to address and overcome development and funding challenges. By joining, you will exchange knowledge, develop know-how for financeable circular projects and build partnerships in a collaborative space. Visit their stand to explore how we can support your circular ideas!
During the event, EU projects managed by REA organise sessions in Brussels and online:
18 April, 09:30-15:15
Cities and regions getting ahead with the circular transition
Brussels and online
Co-organised by the European Commission’s Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and its strategic partners, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Investment Bank, this accelerator session will focus on ‘how EU cities and regions are getting ahead with the circular transition’.
It will feature the 6th OECD Roundtable on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions, as well as interactive discussions on getting the finance right, which will connect like-minded cities, regions and partners to exchange experiences and lessons learned on the way to a circular economy. It will also introduce the main advisory and support activities offered in the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) framework – including the EIB’s Circular City Centre (C3) initiative and OECD’s support to CCRI Fellows. It will also propose a matchmaking session for city and region representatives to make connections with potential partners.
EU-funded project managed by REA, SYSCHEMIQ, HOOP, Frontsh1p, Agro2Circular, RECONSTRUCT, BioBoost, RESOURCE, TREASoURcE and K-CCRI will take part.
19 April 2024
Innovation Forum 4 Plastics
COMET, Brussels, Belgium
How to boost plastic recycling and circularity? At the World Circular Economic Forum, don't miss the '2024 Innovation Forum 4 Plastics', where EU-funded projects CIMPA, SOL-REC2, CIRCULAR FoodPack, and MERLIN, STOPP, MAGNO, VISS, REBIOLUTION, CIRCULAR FLOORING, PLAST2BCLEANEDwill present and discuss with EU policy-makers and business innovative solutions and challenges on:
- Plastics recycling and circularity
- Sustainable food plastic packaging
- Plastic waste pollution