International Conference Circular Economy Hotspot – Slovenia 2025 - programme and speaker insights
We kindly invite you to visit the website and register for the event. Participation is free of charge, number of participants is limited.
On the conference website you will find information about the program, location, and registration.
Main Topics
Join leading experts, innovators and decision-makers at this prestigious international conference, where we will explore circular economy as a key asset for a sustainable and competitive economy.
The conference will feature policy makers designing circular economy strategies at the EU level and in Slovenia, developers of support systems, and practitioners implementing circular practices.
Best business practices and current developments in circular innovations will be presented. Discussions will address the role of decision-makers who design support systems and programs to overcome barriers to the circular economy.
We will also discuss how the circular economy can contribute to social resilience and the role of local communities, businesses, and young generation.
There will also be discussions on tools to strengthen circular supply and demand.
Who Should Attend
The conference is intended for companies from various industries, universities and faculties,students, research institutions, ministries, public utilities participating in waste management schemes, municipalities, regional development agencies, non-governmental organizations and the media, as operating according to the principles of the circular economy concerns companies, research, professional and innovative institutions, ministries, local communities and individuals.
Detailed conference programme will be available on the website within next weeks.
The conference is organized by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy and the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport in cooperation with the Slovenian Centre for Circular Economy.
We kindly invite you to visit the conference website and register for the event. Participation is free of charge, number of participants is limited.
Why attend?
Inspiration from the best:
- Zuzanna Skalska (the Netherlands) – lead sustainable design expert
- Jessika Roswall– European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
- Ministers Bojan Kumer & Matjaž Han– about challenges and opportunities for Slovenia
- Vesna Nahtigal (Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Slovenia) – business perspective on circular economy
- Elin Bergman (Cradlenet, Sweden) – insights from a Nordic circular economy pioneer
- Joan Marc Simon (Zero Waste Europe) – will we be able to translate theory into practice
Interactive programme:
- Panel discussions– how to realize the potential of the circular economy??
- Thematic sessions: circularity for competitiveness and resilience, circular demand and supply
- Exhibition – learn about top circular business practices and projects
Networking & knowledge exchange:
- Reception at Ljubljana Caste with Slovenian Majorette Ensemble
- Excursions – on-site visits of Slovenian circular practice
Highlights
10 September: set the scene lecture, high level panel, Ljubljana Castle reception
11 September: key-note lectures, panel discussions, evening reception
12 September: on -site circular excursions
Don't miss out!
Thank you to everyone who has already registered for the conference. Number of participants is limited – register today and be part of the global shift towards a sustainable future!
Information and registration:
www.slovenia-circulareconomyhotspot.com
"Circular economy is not a trend – it is the only way forward. Let's meet in Ljubljana and create change together!"