Circular Systemic Solutions

Plastics & Packaging CSS Replication Workshop and Study Visit
2026-05-21 | Leányvár, Hungary, Hungary
The second instalment will take place on 21 May 2026 in Budapest and Leányvár (Hungary) and will focus on plastics and packaging solutions. It will bring together project partners, external stakeholders, and members of the CircSyst Community of Practice (CoP) to explore how lessons from our demonstrators in Greece, Hungary and Spain can inspire replication in different regional contexts. Participants will gain practical insights into circular approaches to plastics and packaging, discuss enabling conditions for replication, and connect with experts and innovators from across Europe.
The event will be co-organised with the Hungarian Economic Development Agency (MGFU) and Ugrinpack, whose facilities will be visited as part of the programme. The workshop will be held in a hybrid format, but the site visit can only be joined in-person.
Highlights from the programme include:

The plastics and packaging replication workshop (10:00–12:30 CEST);
A networking lunch (13:00–14:00 CEST);
A learning study visit to Ugrinpack’s facilities in Leányvár (14:30–16:30 CEST), including demonstrations of eco-designed packaging solutions, production processes, and material innovations;
Bus shuttle from Budapest to premises and back.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect research with practice and explore replicable circular solutions in real-life settings!
Registration here: 2nd CircSyst Replication Workshop and Study Visit
Further details and the AGENDA: AGENDA Draft agenda – CircSyst plastics and packaging WS and study visit (1)

34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition EUBCE 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22
For over 40 years, the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition – EUBCE has been a key platform for reflecting on the biomass sector’s evolution and exploring future trends in bioenergy across research, industry, and policy.
As one of the world’s leading biomass events, EUBCE 2026 will bring together 1,500 experts from academia, industry, and policymaking across over 60 countries to explore the latest developments in biomass, bioenergy and the circular bioeconomy. The programme offers opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration through a mix of workshops, exhibitions, and interactive sessions.

Social and professional networking will be supported by a welcome reception, conference dinner, and networking lunches. The exhibition area will highlight EU-funded projects and feature an exhibition forum designed to foster connections between researchers, academic institutions, and industry leaders.
The Scientific Conference Programme is coordinated by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and covers the entire range of biomass research, technologies and applications focusing on bringing the latest scientific and technological research trends to the market, with the support of Circular Bio-Based Europe.
Why attend EUBCE 2026?

Connect with top speakers in science, industry, business specialist, association, government, policy makers and local authorities
Stay informed on the latest scientific and technological developments
Expand your network within a diverse and dynamic community
Discover innovation driving the future of biomass technologies
Engage in dialogue shaping policies, markets, and future trends in biomass

More information and registration:
EUBCE 2026 | 34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition – European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Waste Management Europe 2026 Exhibition and Conference
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21
Waste Management Europe Exhibition and Conference will be the convening platform for the environment community to meet, debate and agree a path for sustainable green solution and implementation of the circular economy to ensure generations benefit for years to come!

Rapidly scaling up as the premier international platform for the entire waste management, recycling, and circular economy value chain. Coming up for three days for the 5th edition, Waste Management Europe will once again gather policymakers, industry leaders, startups, investors, and institutions, creating an ecosystem of collaboration and innovation to tackle some of the world’s greatest environmental challenges.

From cutting-edge recycling technologies to large-scale waste management and waste-to-energy projects, WME 2026 accelerates positive change, fosters strategic partnerships, and showcases groundbreaking solutions shaping the future of sustainable resource management.
More information and registration:
The European exhibition and conference WME Bologna 2026

Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06 | RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam is going to be an event to meet with the biggest names in recycling machinery, recycled materials, and services. During the PRSE 2026 trade show, you can meet with key industry figures and find solutions to issues faced by the plastic recycling industry in Europe.
By visiting PRSE 2026 Amsterdam, you can network with top-level exhibitors and experts from the leading associations. Exhibiting in PRSE 2026 Europe will help to increase efficiency and boost profits. At PRSE Europe 2026, exhibitors will come to launch products, make new contacts, and identify new business opportunities.
The PRSE 2026 Amsterdam event provides an outstanding platform to meet with plastic recycling machinery and equipment suppliers, plastic material suppliers, handling and logistics services, plastic recyclers, local authorities, pre-processors, project management consultants, and professionals from recycling and waste management.
By attending the Plastics Recycling Show 2026 in Amsterdam, you can learn from well-respected members representing a total of 80 countries. The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 was originally started in Brussels in 2015 & is held in both Brussels and Amsterdam.
The plastic recycling event provides many benefits for the environment, economy, and society. Here you can find ways to reduce environmental pollution and promote the circular economy.
Important Details About Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
If plastics are recycled, then natural resources like oil & natural gas can be easily conserved. This is where the role of the PRSE event comes in. Every year, the PRSE trade fair is organized by Crain Communications, which is an international media company. The PRSE 2026 event will mainly increase awareness about the plastic recycling issue in Europe. The trade show will be held under the new EU Waste Framework Directive.
The focus topics at the plastics recycling event include environmental engineering, plastic recycling, and sustainable processing. The upcoming PRSE event will attract a high-level target audience and business partners. The PRS Europe Amsterdam 2026 will provide exposure to your business and meet all your marketing needs.

IFAT Munich, Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-07
Whether stricter environmental regulations, scarce resources, or pressure to modernize technology—those who bear responsibility in the environmental industry face concrete challenges. IFAT Munich shows you cross-manufacturer solutions: technology-neutral, practical, and forward-looking.
Discover the ten key topics here and find out which exhibitors, technologies, formats, and developments at IFAT Munich 2026 are relevant to your challenges.
More information and registration:
Solutions for the environmental technology industry

Validation and Prioritisation of Policy Recommendations in the Plastics, Packaging and Bio-waste Value Chain
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Budapest) | online
We are delighted to invite you to the workshop on the validation and prioritisation of policy recommendations within the framework of the CircSyst project. The main objective of this event is to strengthen regional and European policies focused on recycling, the sustainability of the plastics industry, packaging and bio-waste.
Date: 14/04/2026
Time: 11:00 hrs.
Duration: 1.5 horas
Venue: Online via Teams. Once you have registered, you will receive an invitation.
Registration here: https://lnkd.in/e-ueifad
Key objectives of the workshop:

To validate and prioritise the policy recommendations formulated during a series of workshops previously held in eight European countries, involving over 150 stakeholders.
To assess the relevance, feasibility and impact of each measure.
Identify new policy proposals suggested by attendees.

Why attend?
This workshop represents a unique opportunity to directly influence the policies that will transform the sustainability of the plastic, packaging and bio-waste value chain. Your participation will be essential to moving towards a more efficient and greener circular economy.
We look forward to your valuable presence and perspective in this collaborative process.
The language of the online event is Spanish.
Agenda & Reporting Tables

Please, Confirm your attendance by 13/03/2026 at ‘Packaging and Bio-waste: Future Policies for an Efficient Circular Economy: Collaboration’
Email: pepigalvany@aiju.es.

Second CircSyst Project Workshop on Eco-Friendly Packaging
2026-03-11 09:30 - 14:00
Continuing the professional dialogue initiated at the workshop held on 28 May 2025, MGFÜ is going to hold the next CircSyst project workshop on eco-friendly packaging.
Their objective remains unchanged: to bring together industry stakeholders, researchers, and policy makers to jointly work towards ensuring that packaging becomes not an obstacle, but rather an opportunity and advantage on the path toward a circular economy.
They invite you to participate in the consultation, learn about the policy recommendations developed within the CircSyst project, and become an active contributor to shaping the future of the food and packaging industries.
Workshop programme:

09:30 – 10:00 – Arrival and registration• 10:00 – 10:10 – Welcome remarks• 10:10 – 10:20 – Presentation of the progress of the CircSyst project and overview of the workshop objectives• 10:20 – 10:40 – Presentation of the CircSyst policy recommendations• 10:40 – 11:00 – Session I: Evaluation and prioritisation of CircSyst policy recommendations• 11:00 – 11:45 – Session II: Identification of barriers, incentives, and development opportunities• 11:45 – 12:30 – Session III: Defining concrete steps and roles towards sustainable packaging and a circular economy• 12:30 – 13:00 – Summary and conclusions• 13:00 – 14:00 – Sandwich lunch and networking

By attending in the event, participants will have the opportunity to present the practical barriers and challenges they have experienced – whether in the areas of regulation, market conditions, technology, or financing.
The aim is to jointly identify feasible and practical solutions to address these challenges.
Registration:

Folytassuk a közös munkát – Második Circsyst projektworkshop a környezetbarát csomagolásról

TREASoURcE Morning Webinar Series on Circular Economy
2025-11-25 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual live
Enjoy insightful presentations and engaging discussions led by experts in the field – over your morning coffee. Together, we will explore practical examples of establishing fix and repair cafés/stations in different countries (Nov 25th), and deep dive into circular economy education practices for both children and adults (Dec 3rd).
The event is free and open to all interested participants. We particularly encourage attendance from actors working in local and regional authorities across the Baltic region, Poland, and Germany, where replication efforts under TREASoURcE are being fostered.
Registration and more information about the event: Morning Webinar Series on Circular Economy: Fix and Repair Formats & Circular Economy Education – 25.11. & 03.12.2025 – TREASoURcE

Biowaste replication workshop and study visit
2025-11-05 08:30 - 13:00 | Lahti Science Park, Niemenkatu 73, Lahti
As CircSyst develops and tests nine holistic circular models, a key aspect of these solutions is ensuring their replicability potential. To support this goal, CircSyst will hold a series of replication workshops and study visits, one per value chain, designed to foster peer learning, exchange experiences, and promote the transfer of circular systemic solutions (CSS) across regions and value chains.
The first of these events will take place on 5–6 November 2025 in Lahti, Finland, focusing on biowaste solutions. It will bring together project partners, external stakeholders, and members of the Community of Practice (CoP) to explore how lessons from CircSyst’s Finnish and Spanish demonstrators can inspire replication in other contexts. Participants will gain practical insights into circular biowaste management, discuss enabling conditions for replication, and connect with experts and innovators from across Europe.
Hosted by our Finnish partners, LAB University of Applied Sciences and the University of Helsinki, and co-organised by EURADA, the workshop will be held in hybrid format (in-person and online), followed by exclusive on-site study visits for in-person attendees.
Highlights from the programme include:
5 November

The biowaste replication workshop (8:30 to 12:00 EET / hybrid) at Lahti Science Park, which will introduce the project’s biowaste demonstrators, feature CoP interventions, highlight success stories, and foster interactive discussions on replication challenges, among others.

A networking lunch (12:00 to 13:00 EET).

A guided tour of LAB Laboratories (13:00 to 13:45 EET) in the LAB Campus.

6 November

Site visiting of the Kujala Waste Center (13:00 to 15:00 EET), with transport provided by the consortium.
The visit of the DEMO 5 Pilot Plant (15:00 to 16:00 EET), gaining first-hand insight into how circular biowaste solutions are being implemented in the Päijät-Häme region.

Check the tentative workshop agenda here. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect research with practice and explore replicable good practices in real-life settings.

You may register your attendance by filling out this form by 22 October 2025. We look forward to welcoming you in Lahti!

ECOMONDO - The Green Technology Expo
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07
Ecomondo is an important event in the field of green and circular economy, where industrial groups, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders, local authorities, research bodies and institutions can meet and discuss with each other about the main stategies, which leads to the development of EU environmental policy.

Circular Week 3-7 of November 2025, Warsaw (Poland)
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07
CIRCULAR WEEK will take place between 3-7 of November 2025. Participants can join events dedicated to Circular Economy transformation and sustainable production and consumption all over Europe. Each day of the Circular Week will be dedicated to different topic regrading Circular Economy as sustainable packaging, construction, food and bioeconomy, textile, circular design, circular business model etc. Around this topics various events will take place: workshops, seminars, networking meetings. Circular Week will give the unique chance of business matchmaking and networking for both Polish and international participants.
The focal point of the circular week is European Sustainability Congress 2025. One of the biggest and most prestigious conference in Poland regarding circular economy topic. Event is targeted to public administration, local municipalities, companies, CSR, sustainable managers, local administration, start-ups, media.
The event is organised by Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development and Polish Circular Hotspot.
More information and registration:
Circular Week 2025 | EVENTS

CCRI Knowledge Hub Workshop on Waste Management – 28 October 2025, On-line
2025-10-28 12:30 - 14:00 | online
The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) Knowledge Hub is hosting a Workshop on Waste Management, scheduled to take place on 28 October 2025, from 12:30 to 14:00 CET on-line.
The workshop will be moderated by project partner EURADA, and will be focused on regional and local strategies for circular waste management.
Highlights from the agenda will include:

Showcase of regional best practices with a representative from the Navarra Zirkular Initiative;
Discussions on the local waste management challenges and opportunities for circular solutions with a representative from Roskovec Municipality.

Do not miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and secure your spot by registering through this link!

Sustainability in Packaging Europe -Barcelona, October 21–23
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-23
Sustainability in Packaging Europe is the premier conference dedicated entirely to the future of packaging through the lens of sustainability and circular economy. Over three days, the event will showcase practical solutions to upcoming EU regulations, especially the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), alongside the latest innovations in materials, reuse systems, and recycling strategies.
Who should attend? Brand owners, packaging technologists, recyclers, policymakers, sustainability leads, researchers, and circular economy professionals.With over 650 participants and 100+ expert speakers expected, this is a must-attend for anyone shaping the future of sustainable packaging in Europe.
Why attend?

Stay up to date on new EU packaging legislation (PPWR)

Discover cutting-edge solutions in mono-materials, refill & reuse systems, compostable packaging

Learn from real-world case studies from top brands and suppliers

Network with leaders across the packaging value chain

🔗 Learn more & register: sustainability-in-packaging.com
21-23 October 2025
📍 Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower • Barcelona, Spain

European Week of Regions and Cities
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-15 | Brussels
The European Week of Regions and Cities is the biggest annual Brussels-based event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union Cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance.
The European Week of Regions and Cities is organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions.

Time and location

The 23rd edition will take place from 13 to 15 October 2025 in Brussels, mainly at:

CoR venue: Jacques Delors Building (JDE), Rue Belliard 101, 1040 Brussels
DG REGIO venue: SQUARE Brussels, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels

Some sessions may be held at other EU institutions.
Regional Partnerships may also host events at their Brussels offices at their own expense.

Motto and themes

The motto for #EURegionsWeek 2025 is Shaping tomorrow, together.
This edition will focus on three key thematic areas:
Cohesion and Growth for the Future
The entire modernisation agenda can be tackled under this theme, establishing a link between well-rooted cohesion policy, values and new growth plans. This theme is linked to the political priorities of the EU, particularly sustainable prosperity and competitiveness, as well as delivering together and preparing our Union for the future.
The focus of these sessions should be on how to design a modernised cohesion and growth policy, working in partnership with national, regional and local authorities, so that the policy is:

aligned to wider EU priorities
focused, simple and impactful
helping to mobilise reforms and investments across the Union, including in its border and outermost regions

The Right to Stay: unlocking the potential of every territory
All citizens should have the right to stay in the place they call home. These sessions should be about how to support what a community needs, so that people want to stay: public services and private activities, education and skills, health, transport and digital connectivity.
The sessions should:

discuss how to effectively organise key services
present good examples from practice
allow mutual learning across regions and cities
address challenges faced in different parts of Europe, including the border areas

Other areas that can be addressed under this theme include:

a place-based approach and tackling regional disparities
providing tailor-made solutions to regional and local challenges
supporting regions to catch up, reverse depopulation and address brain drain

Cities building tomorrow
This theme offers the opportunity to explore how to strengthen cities as engines for innovation, growth and competitiveness, and how to boost their resilience and sustainability.
These sessions can exchange good practices, tackle common challenges, address new topics, explore collaboration between cities within and across national borders, and in this way help articulate a vision for the future of cities.
Sessions are welcome to focus on:

housing
resilience
climate action and preparedness
digitalisation
mobility
social inclusion and equality
quality public services for all
other relevant topics

Programme

In 2025, the #EURegionsWeek will feature a variety of sessions, networking, and activities designed to maximise engagement and interactivity:
EU Sessions are coordinated by the event organisers, and include:

The Opening Ceremony in the European Parliament hemicycle
The REGIOSTARS Awards ceremony celebrating outstanding projects
The Megalizzi–Niedzielski Prize, which honours young aspiring journalists
High-level thematic sessions featuring prominent speakers
The Cohesion Alliance meeting
The joint REGI-COTER meeting

Partners’ & Regional Partnership sessions: the organisers collaborate with partners to create content for #EURegionsWeek. Sessions and activities, aligned with the year’s thematic areas, are coordinated by the partners after a rigorous application and selection process.
Networking opportunities: including exhibition, tastings and evening gatherings, ensuring a dynamic and impactful experience for participants.
Local & regional authority networks: the #EURegionsWeek 2025 will highlight networks like Young Elected Politicians (YEPs) and EU Local Councillors. Selected members join in Brussels for dedicated programmes, featuring tailored sessions and exclusive activities.
Media programme: the #EURegionsWeek 2025 welcomes journalists to engage with key stakeholders in Cohesion Policy. The media programme includes expert meetings, site visits, panel discussions and interviews. Journalists interested in attending and covering the event are encouraged to reach out for accreditation and further details at media@euregionsweek.eu.
#EURegionsWeek close to you: the #EURegionsWeek close to you sessions bring the event close to communities all over the EU. Applicants who cannot or do not wish to organise their session in Brussels during the #EURegionsWeek can apply for a local session anywhere in Europe and beyond, while benefiting from the event promotion, branding and visibility. The #EURegionsWeek close to you programme will run from from 13 October to 30 November.
Important: partners selected to organise #EURegionsWeek close to you sessions have full autonomy in organising their sessions. They are entirely responsible for the content, organisation, and management of their event (i.e. the online platform, if any, and participants registration, processing of personal data, the agenda and invitation of speakers and moderator, etc.), as well as any promotional actions (via social media, press, and web).
The #EURegionsWeek organisers may in no way be considered responsible for any organisational, logistical or content-related aspects of the #EURegionsWeek close to you sessions.
More information on #EURegionsWeek close to you

Session formats

The 2025 edition offers a variety of session formats to foster engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing:

Interactive Sessions: participatory activities like Hackathons, Innovation Sprints and Data-Driven Debates, for hands-on problem solving.
Political/Policy Debates: a chance for political leaders, policymakers, local authorities, elected officials and MEPs to exchange ideas, gather feedback and develop strategies on Cohesion Policy.
Workshops: collaborative sessions designed to share experiences and best practices while fostering collaboration.
EURegionsTalk: short, engaging sessions designed to inspire discussion and showcase innovative ideas, like PechaKucha and TED-style EU Talks.
Exhibitions & Networking: stands showcasing EU projects, funding and expert knowledge, and European regional gastronomy tastings.

Registration

Join for the EURegionsWeek 2025 and get ready to exchange ideas, connect with regions and cities all over Europe, and expand your network and knowledge – while keeping up with the latest developments and trends in cohesion policy!

EURegionsWeek 2025 is more than just an event, it’s a unique opportunity to be part of a community working towards a more inclusive future for Europe.
Explore over 200 events, including high-level policy sessions, thematic workshops, and interactive sessions organised around the 2025 themes:

Cohesion and Growth for the Future – Discover how cohesion policy can drive sustainable growth and innovation across Europe.
The Right to Stay: unlocking the potential of every territory – Discuss ways to ensure that people can thrive in their own regions.
Cities Building Tomorrow – Explore the role of cities in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.

Discover the Programme and register for EURegionsWeek 2025 here.
Create your personalised agenda and get the most out of #EURegionsWeek 2025!
Please note registrations close on 30 September 2025.

Check the event website regularly for updates.
For any questions, please contact our secretariat at: contact@euregionsweek.eu

7th European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2025
2025-10-01
The 2025 European Recycling Conference (ERC) is heading to Hamburg, Germany, on the 1st of October
This year’s theme: Building a competitive market for recycled materials
Key topics include:

Integrating circularity into EU trade, energy, and competitiveness policies

The potential of End-of-Waste criteria and the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes

Navigating the post-Waste Shipment Regulation landscape

Responding to supply chain volatility in a new era of global tariffs

Preserving international trade flows of recycled materials

The case for small-scale, strategic partnerships over trade barriers

Agenda:Draft_Agenda_-_ERC_2025_July
Registration:
7th European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2025 – EuRIC

Empowering Circular Change
2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
Based on feedback from CCRI Pilot territories and refined to meet local needs, the new version of the CCRI Methodology helps identify challenges and opportunities, engage stakeholders, and unlock local value through circular systemic approaches.
This webinar will showcase key improvements and offer a platform for participants to exchange insights and experiences. Save the date in your calendar and stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-18 | EIFFEL ART STUDIOS BUDAPEST, 30 Kőbányai út,, Budapest, 1101, Hungary
The CEPM is where Europe’s Plastics and Recycling Industry Meets to Make Deals, Debate Bold Ideas & Party on a Boat on the Danube.
3 days of structured B2B matchmaking, radical conference talks, and laid-back networking – all in the heart of Central Europe, in Budapest.
For the detailed programme and to take part in the business meetings, please visit the event website:
Central European Plastics Meeting 2025 – Home

CircSyst General Assembly and 40th AER - Assembly of European Regions Anniversary
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-19
CircSyst’s second General Assembly will take place 17–19 June in Maribor, Slovenia, alongside the 40th‑anniversary conference of the Assembly of European Regions (AER).
This event will focus on key European priorities such as sustainable development, green transition, digitization, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social cohesion. It will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and partnership building, with special attention to sharing best practices in circular economy.
A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), under which Podravje was selected as one of 12 regions in Europe to receive support for implementing circular solutions. The CircSyst project, aligned with the CCRI, is already driving sustainable progress in the region.
This event aims to showcase successful circular practices and foster collaboration at both regional and European levels, contributing to sustainable growth and increased competitiveness for local businesses.
Set in the Podravje region, one of CircSyst’s nine demonstrator areas and a CCRI Pilot, the three‑day meeting will reunite all partners and deliver a first‑year progress review, highlighting achievements, challenges and next‑step synergies. Sessions will delve into the green transition, the bioeconomy, sustainable development, digitalisation, innovation and social cohesion. Partners will also exchange know‑how with AER members, CCRI peers and invited industry actors, exploring how CircSyst’s solutions can align with regional policy priorities. The event is hosted by RRA Podravje‑Maribor, whose director chairs the AER Working Group on the Bio‑Circular Economy.
Event Programme
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European Sustainable Energy Week
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference the main important event in Europe in the field of renewables and efficient energy use. The 19th edition of the Policy Conference will take place in Brussels and also online on 10-12 June 2025. The main aim is to gather policymakers, innovators and energy stakeholders, in order to discuss innovations and the future of sustainable energy in Europe.

European Biomass Conference & Exhibition
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-12
The 33rd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition will be organized with the aim of growing awareness of the impacts of society on the environment, and government policy towards biomass as renewable resource. The event will gather global community of researchers and experts in the field of biomass sector.

Circular Economy Systemic Solutions in the Valencian Community – Participatory Workshop
2025-05-29 08:50 - 13:45
CircSyst is organising a participatory workshop on Circular Economy Systemic Solutions in the Valencian Community. The event, scheduled for 29 May 2025 in Las Naves, Valencia (Spain), will be held in Spanish and aims to contribute to the implementation of a more circular Valencian Community.
The workshop will serve to validate the technologies developed through CircSyst’s Demonstrators 1, 6 and 7 (water, bio-waste, and plastics and packaging respectively), and to co-design an effective roadmap for the implementation of the circular systemic solutions in the Valencian Community. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and exchange ideas with policymakers, companies, associations and European Commission representatives.
You may register here: https://bit.ly/3EmUt3X

Workshop on Eco-friendly Packaging
2025-05-28 10:00 - 13:00 | MGFÜ, 70-72 Rákóczi út, Budapest, 1074, Hungary
Preparing for the Future: Mandatory Changes, New Opportunities – Are You Ready?
From 2026, new EU packaging regulations will fundamentally reshape the operational framework of the food industry and packaging technology. The reduction of non-recyclable plastics and the shift towards bio-based and recyclable materials will not only be a requirement but a matter of survival and competitiveness in the market.
The Hungarian pilot project implemented under the CircSyst initiative — which will be presented in detail at the event — offers pioneering, tangible solutions to packaging challenges. The project focuses on eco-design-based developments, testing innovative and sustainable materials, and examining their industrial-scale applicability, with the active involvement of 10 food industry companies.
We hereby kindly invite you to our workshop on 28 May 2025, where industry players, researchers, and decision-makers will collaborate to turn packaging from an obstacle into an opportunity and advantage on the path toward a circular economy.
Join the discussion, discover the latest developments, and become an active shaper of the future of the food and packaging industries!
Workshop Agenda:
CircSyst Project Workshop on Eco-friendly Packaging
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 10:00 – 13:00Venue: MGFÜ – 2nd floor Main Conference Room, 70-72 Rákóczi út, 1074 Budapest

09:30 – 10:00 – Arrival and registration

10:00 – 10:10 – Welcome speech

10:10 – 10:20 – Introduction to the CircSyst project and workshop objectives

10:20 – 10:30 – Presentation of the Hungarian demo project: goals, expected results, future plans

10:30 – 11:00 – Session I: “Vision” – How do we see the future of packaging in our region from a circular economy perspective?

11:00 – 11:30 – Session II: “Back to the Future” – What steps are needed to achieve this vision?

11:30 – 12:00 – Closing session: “Building Blocks of the Future” – Concrete actions towards sustainable packaging and a circular economy

12:00 – 12:30 – Summary and conclusions

12:30 – 13:30 – Sandwich lunch & networking

The event will provide an excellent opportunity for professionals from different fields to jointly explore future pathways for integrating sustainable solutions.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.Please confirm your attendance by completing the registration form available at the following link by 20 May 2025:
Registration
We look forward to welcoming you and working together on the future of packaging.

Annual Sustainability Week
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-12
The Energy Transition Summit will be organized in the frame of Annual Sustainability Week. In 2025 the event has new fields, including the Sustainable Supply Chain and Procurement Summit and 250 one-to-one meetings.

The ESF Europe: Energy & Sustainability Forum
2025-02-25 - 2025-02-28
ESF Europe is the only event, dedicated to downstream decarbonisation and sustainability. Accelerates Europe’s energy transition and develops a sustainable energy future in which the refining and chemical industries continue to play a leading role.
The IEA has estimated to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and annual global investment in clean energy will need to more than triple to around $4 trillion by 2030.
