Archive · 14 Sep 2026
India to Host World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar
India will host a large international meeting about using materials more wisely.
The World Circular Economy Forum 2026 will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from September 15 to 18.
A circular economy means reusing, repairing and recycling products instead of throwing them away.
More than 2,000 people from over 65 countries are expected to attend.
They will include business leaders, researchers, government officials, entrepreneurs and students or other changemakers.
The meeting will discuss jobs, energy, money, technology and environmentally friendly products.
It will also examine how artificial intelligence can support circular practices.
More than 125 exhibitors will show practical ideas and new solutions.
This will be the first time the forum is held in South Asia.
India will host the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from September 15 to 18.
The forum’s theme is “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity” and it will be inaugurated on September 15.
More than 2,000 participants from over 65 countries are expected, including businesses, researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs.
Sessions will address artificial intelligence, employment, energy, finance, governance, sustainable products, startups and youth leadership.
An exhibition with more than 125 exhibitors will present circular solutions and investment-ready innovations.
- Who
- India, the Central Pollution Control Board, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, the Government of Finland, Indian and Gujarat government agencies, and more than 2,000 expected participants.
- What
- The World Circular Economy Forum 2026 will discuss reuse, refurbishment, recycling, circular finance, policy, technology and innovation.
- When
- September 15 to 18, 2026; the forum will be jointly inaugurated on September 15. One article describes it as a three-day event despite the four-day schedule.
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India; some accelerator sessions will also be held online, in hybrid formats and at locations worldwide.
- Why
- The forum aims to showcase India’s circular-economy initiatives, strengthen international cooperation, encourage investment and advance innovation and technology for circularity.
- Host country
- India
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Dates
- September 15–18, 2026
- Theme
- “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity”
- Expected participation
- More than 2,000 stakeholders from over 65 countries
- Exhibition
- More than 125 national and international exhibitors
- Programme
- Four plenaries and 16 thematic sessions on September 15 and 16, followed by 80 accelerator sessions on September 17 and 18
- Additional meeting
- The 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns Board will meet in Gandhinagar on September 15
