Stay in the loop with these six Circular Economy events
If you want to think about the Circular Economy as more than just recycling, there are six events in May and June you need to know about.
May is an important month in the Circular Economy calendar this year, and in June, the theme will also be the focus of the EU Green Week. Here are the six big events in London or internationally with livestreams.
- Circular Innovations Conference
- Decorative Fair
- World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2025
- Festival of Circular Economy (FOCE) 2025
- Circular Republic Festival (CRF) 2025
- EU Green Week 2025
Circular Innovations Conference
techUK London EC4A 4AD . May 8 . 13.00 - 17.00 GMT . LINK
A free, in-person half-day conference about how the UK can use cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver a Circular Economy. Timed alongside the development of the government’s new Circular Economy Strategy, the event will focus on how tech and innovation can transform resources and waste management, how digital devices are becoming more circular, and how AI, data analytics, and Internet of Things could revolutionise resource use. The theme is 'reinventing the wheel' to create smarter, more sustainable systems.
Via Craig Melson (techUK).
Circular Innovations Conference
Join us for a half day conference looking at how the UK can develop and deploy cutting edge digital tech to deliver a circular economy for the UK.
Decorative Fair - Spring Fair
Evolution London SW11 4NJ . May 6-11 . LINK
Green Grads are back sharing their skills on the mezzanine of the Decorative Fair in Battersea from May 6 -11. On May 6, learn techniques for joining textile scraps perfected by Jaime Cura and hear about Izzy Kelly's project, Fallen Furniture. May 7 - talk coral-inspired, unfired, recycled-content ceramics with Kurt Alexander and more stitching with Jaime Cura. May 8 - explore circular ceramics with Sara Howard (including Golden Earth Studio's use of construction waste) and willow weaving with Simon Redstone. May 9 - learn needle felting with Sofia Barbe. May 10–11 - learn to darn, dye, weave with deadstock yarns, and create waste collages.
Also on May 8, Barbara Chandler will chair a talk titled Meet the Green Grads, featuring five UK designers and their sustainable innovations in furniture, fashion, ceramics, and materials.
Via Barbara Chandler (Green Grads).
Spring Fair - Decorative Fair
SPRING FAIR 6 to 11 May 2025 BUY TICKETS GARDEN DECORATION COMES IN TO FOCUS AT OUR SPRING EVENT The Decorative Fair has rightfully earned its strong reputation as the UK’s must-visit event for interior designers, with over 130 specialist dealers showcasing every discipline
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World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2025
Online and Brazil . May 13-16 . LINK
WCEF 2025 is centred around a main event in São Paulo (13–14 May), featuring keynote talks, panels, and breakout sessions on circular economy themes like nature, materials, people, and business - a lot will be online. Accelerator Sessions (15–16 May) take place globally and online, offering deeper dives into specific topics, case studies, and networking. WCEF Studios in other countries will contribute to the main event and with local workshops.
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It’s time for hot circular solutions! The most important event on the circular economy is about to land in Brazil in May 2025, with online participation open to everyone. In its ninth edition, WCEF will explore the potential of tropical solutions for sustainable growth, the power of the regenerative economy and the strategies of a
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Festival of Circular Economy (FOCE) 2025
Online and Second Home London E1 5JL . May 20-22 . LINK
FOCE 2025 runs from May 20 to 22, starting with two online days and finishing with an in-person event in London. Day one focuses on the power of design in shaping circular solutions, while day two looks at materials and supply chains, with case studies from industries like textiles and construction. Day three, "FOCE Live," brings people together in London for workshops, networking, and speaker sessions. Tickets start from £119.
Day two begins with URGE co-founder Sophie Thomas 'Breaking Down the Materials Conversation'.
Circular Economy Festival
A celebration bringing circularity to life. The world’s resources are limited. But our resourcefulness isn’t. We’re making things happen.
Circular Economy Festival
Circular Republic Festival (CRF) 2025
Munich and Online . May 22-23 . LINK
This year’s CRF will focus on "Build Your Competitive Advantage", exploring how circular practices can drive resilience and reshape industries in response to resource scarcity and climate challenges. The event will feature keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, and tailored advice to help businesses integrate circular economy principles into their strategies. A livestream ticket is just EUR 19.00.
Speakers and contributors will include representatives from BMW Group, BSH, Aurubis, SAP, PreZero, Tengelmann Twenty-One, L’Oréal, and over 40 innovative start-ups.
Circular Republic Festival 2025
European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee
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EU Green Week 2025
Brussels . June 3-5 . LINK
EU Green Week 2025 will focus on integrating circular economy principles to enhance sustainability and competitiveness. The June 3–5 conference in Brussels will feature policy discussions on the first two days, exploring how circular resource use can make the EU more competitive, resilient, and sustainable. The final day will host a stakeholder event, bringing together industry leaders, communities, and other stakeholders to share ideas and inspire action.
Throughout June, partner events across Europe will complement the conference, engaging businesses, individuals, and communities in the conversation.
EU Green Week 2025: Circular Solutions for a Competitive EU
Circular solutions for a competitive EU
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