Circular Economy UK brought together over 300 leaders from across the UK’s manufacturing ecosystem. Delivered in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority, the conference united leaders, innovators, educators, investors and policymakers for a landmark one-day event focused on accelerating circular innovation across the UK’s manufacturing sectors.

The event convened senior decision-makers and industry experts to share insights, explore opportunities and shape a future where circularity is central to the UK’s industrial strategy. Across three dedicated stages: Circular Futures, Circular Skills and Circular Growth – delegates heard from pioneering speakers who shared practical strategies, real-world case studies and national perspectives on transforming how we design, produce and consume.

From rethinking product lifecycles and scaling remanufacturing to addressing the green skills gap and unlocking investment for circular ventures, the conference provided a powerful platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and inspiration. The event reinforced the critical role of manufacturing in driving the circular economy forward in the 21st century and highlighted the UK’s opportunity to lead the next industrial revolution.

Circular Economy UK will return in 2027, expanding on the success of its first edition to deepen collaboration across industry, policy and finance. The next conference will continue to spotlight practical solutions, emerging partnerships and bold thinking needed to embed circularity at scale across the UK.