European Sustainability Congress 2026

The Congress will focus on the role of the circular economy as a driver of innovation, competitiveness and business growth. Topics will include circular business models, extended producer responsibility, circular supply chains, sustainable finance, investments in circular transformation, and future skills and education supporting the circular economy.

9:00 – 9:15 Opening Remarks

Master of ceremonies: Ron van Bloois

• Agnieszka Sznyk, President of the Board, Institute of  Innovation and Responsible Development INNOWO, Member of European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform

• Michael Kuhndt, Founder and Executive Director of the CSCP

9:15 – 10:15 From Policy to Impact: The Circular Economy Act in Practice

10:15 – 10:40 Keynote Speech: Sustainable design engineering

10:40 – 11:00 Keynote Speech: Circular Economy and Sustainability Lab 

11:00 – 11:30 Networking Break

11:30 – 12:30 Introductory presentation: Blue & Bio in Action: Scaling the Circular Bioeconomy

12:30 – 13:30 PPWR & EPR in Practice: Costs, Responsibilities and Business Models

13:30 – 14:30 Lunch

14:30 – 15:30 Financing Circular Value Chains

15:30 – 16:30 Building Resilient Cities: What Works in Circular Energy Transformation

16:30PM-17:00 Closing Remarks