The Circular Economy UK Conference 2026
Thu 05 Feb | £150
09:00 - 17:00
Birmingham
The International Convention Centre, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2EA
Join us at The Circular Economy UK Conference, in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority, where we’re bringing together leaders, innovators, educators, investors, and policymakers at a pivotal national summit that charts a new future—where circularity is at the heart of the new industrial revolution.
Taking place on 5th February in the heart of Birmingham, the home to the home of manufacturing, where we’ll be discussing the critical role of the manufacturing sector in driving forward circular economy principles in the 21st century.
Three Stages. One Vision: A Circular UK
Circular Futures – Redefining how we design, produce, and consume
Explore systems change—from product lifecycle extension and remanufacturing to industrial symbiosis and innovative materials. Hear from pioneering regional projects and national strategies setting the pace for circular transformation.
Circular Skills – Building the workforce of tomorrow
Address the skills revolution head-on. From repair engineering to materials science, this stage brings together educators, industry, and training leaders to launch apprenticeships, curricula, and partnerships close the green skills gap.
Circular Growth – Scaling impact through investment and policy
Connect the dots between capital and circular ventures. Dive into funding models suited to circular startups, insights from Innovate UK and British Business Bank, and policy levers that enable reuse, repair, and resource recovery.
Why Attend?
Join 300+ practitioners shaping the circular economy — from local authorities to sustainability SMEs.
Engage with 50+ speakers featuring policymakers, innovators, trainers, and investment champions.
Immerse yourself in regionally-rooted innovation with real case studies from across the UK.
Generate measurable outcomes — network, partner, and leave with tangible opportunities for circular deployment.
Position your organisation at the forefront of circular solutions and policy advancement.
Who Should Attend?
This event is for:
Circular innovation companies & solution providers
Local and national policymakers & procurement teams
Educators, training providers, and skills intermediaries
Investors, accelerators, and circular finance organisations
Sustainability leads across industry, infrastructure, and local government
Regional development agencies, trade bodies & community initiatives
If you’re scaling circular systems, shaping training agendas, or seeking funding and policy dialogue — this is your platform.
Agenda
We'll be starting the day at 9am with the opportunity to grab a coffee and network, before powering our way through an exciting mix of keynotes, lightning talks, panels and workshops from 10am.
Circular Futures
Circular Skills
Circular Growth
Early Bird Tickets
Early Bird Corporate - £120+VAT
Early bird rates will run until 1st December - book now so you don't miss out
Early Bird SME - £60+VAT
Early bird rates will run until 1st December - book now so you don't miss out
Early Bird Public and Third Sector - £32+VAT
Early bird rates will run until 1st December - book now so you don't miss out
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