Circular Economy Conference From Compliance to Competitive Advantage Through Technology and Innovation
Event organized by the Circular Economy Coalition – CERC
Within ROMENVIROTEC 2026
A series of strategic debates focused on transforming waste into resources and repositioning compliance as a driver of competitive advantage. The event will take place on March 5, 2026, at ROMEXPO, Pavilion B2, Main Stage, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and decision-makers to examine the critical pillars of the green transition.
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10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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Panel I: Circularity Mechanisms – Challenges and Solutions Across Material Streams
Discussion of technical barriers affecting paper, plastics, and electronics. Key topics include the Right to Repair, design for recycling, and the shift from volume-based reporting toward high-purity secondary raw materials. |
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11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
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Networking Break
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Exhibition visits and peer discussions. |
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
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Panel II: Disruptive Technologies and Future Infrastructure
Exploration of Sorting 4.0 enabled by Artificial Intelligence, the Digital Product Passport (Blockchain / QR), and the digitalization of ESG reporting to strengthen carbon footprint traceability, including Scope 3 emissions. |
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Location
ROMEXPO Exhibition Center, within GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC, Pavilion B2, Main Stage.
Registration
Attendance is free for all CERC members. Please confirm participation by completing the registration form on the GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC website. You will receive a QR code invitation valid for access between March 3–5, 2026. You may also forward the invitation to colleagues and partners interested in circular economy topics.
Objective
Defining the technical and regulatory infrastructure required to turn the circular economy into a scalable and profitable industrial reality.
