How Cities Can Drive Europe’s Circular Transition: Don’t Miss the Online Conference of our Circular Week 2026! What if cities became the places where Europe’s circular economy ambitions turn into everyday reality? And what can we learn from those already leading the way? We will explore these questions at the Online Conference of the Circular Week 2026 on 27 October 2026 together with policymakers, businesses, researchers, and civil society organisations from across Europe. Let’s shape solutions together—save the date now! As a highlight of the Circular Week 2026, the Online Conference offers a focused, practical and relevant platform for those working to move circular economy ideas from strategy to implementation. It is designed for stakeholders who want more than inspiration: participants will gain insights, examples, contacts and fresh perspectives on how circular solutions can be applied in cities and regions. What’s the context? Europe’s circular economy agenda is advancing rapidly, shaped by initiatives such as the Ecodesign, Right to Repair, Extended Producer Responsibility, and the forthcoming Circular Economy Act. But policy alone does not create change. Cities and regions are places where new models are tested, partnerships are built, citizens are engaged, and circular solutions become visible in daily life. That’s why tour Circular Week 2026 Online Conference focuses on the local and regional level: the place where ambition meets action. Agenda highlights The conference will open with a high-level policy discussion on: How can policy enable diverse stakeholders at the city level to advance the circular economy? Key actors from European, national, regional and local levels will discuss what is needed to create the right conditions for circular innovation, implementation, and collaboration. Following the opening session, participants can shape their own conference journey through five thematic tracks, each hosted by experts and practitioners working directly on the challenges and opportunities of circular transformation. Circular cities as a pathway to resilience and sustainable urban development This track will explore how circular economy approaches can help cities become more resilient, resource-efficient and sustainable. Participants will discover practical examples of urban circular strategies and learn how cities are rethinking systems, services and infrastructure. Your hosts: Dr. Esther Heidbüchel, CSCP Senior Project Manager and Alexander Mannweiler, Head of Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship at the CSCP EU Regulation in practice: opportunities and challenges for businesses and cities This track will translate European policy developments into concrete implications for local authorities, businesses and implementation partners. It will look at how regulation can enable circular action and where stakeholders still face barriers. Your hosts: Michael Kuhndt, CSCP Executive Director and Stephan Schaller, CSCP Senior Expert Engaging citizens and communities in urban circular transitions This track will focus on people: how to involve citizens, communities and local actors in making circular transitions inclusive, practical and meaningful. Sessions will highlight participation, behaviour change and community-led approaches. Your hosts: Rosa Strube, Head of Sustainable Lifestyles at the CSCP and Nils Kreft, CSCP Project Coordinator Digital solutions and skills for implementing circular economy strategies This track will examine the role of data, digital tools and new skills in making circular strategies work. Participants will explore how digital solutions can support planning, monitoring, collaboration and implementation. Your hosts: Marc Böker, CSCP Senior Expert and Janna Prager, CSCP Project Manager Financing and scaling circular economy initiatives in cities and regions This track will explore one of the most pressing questions for circular implementation: how can promising ideas be financed, scaled and embedded over time? Sessions will look at investment, partnerships, business models and pathways for growth. Your hosts: Cristina Fedato, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, Products and Services at the CSCP and Mike Tabel, CSCP Project Manager Tailor your experience The format is flexible by design. Participants can choose the sessions most relevant to their work, whether they are looking for policy insight, implementation know-how, project inspiration, partnership opportunities or concrete examples from across Europe. Who is it for? The event is especially relevant for municipalities and municipal companies, businesses and start-ups, policymakers, networks, researchers, civil society organisations and circular economy practitioners seeking credible insights and impact-oriented exchange. The conference will be held in English and German. Be an active part of the Online Conference Our online conference programme is currently being finalised. If you’d like to contribute as a speaker or join us as a session partner, reach out to Mike Tabel now! Register here to receive all updates about the programme! Read more about the Circular Week 2026 here. The Circular Week 2026 is a co-hosted by INNOWO and the CSCP. (Click on the image to see the full Circular Week 2026 programme in German) For further questions, please contact Nils Kreft.