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Ecomondo 2026 opens in Rimini with more than 1,800 exhibitors
Ecomondo 2026 opens in Rimini on November 3 and runs through November 6.
The annual international expo focuses on the circular economy, which aims to reduce waste and make better use of resources.
More than 1,800 brands are exhibiting, and the number of foreign exhibitors has risen 19% from 2025.
Mexico is the guest country for the first time, and African associations will have a dedicated business and networking area.
More than 70 conferences and forums will discuss environmental pressures, ecosystem restoration, industrial practices, European rules, finance and international cooperation.
The event also begins with the Green Economy General States, a programme running through November 4.
The expo continues through November 6 at the Rimini exhibition centre.
Ecomondo 2026 is set to open at the Rimini exhibition centre on November 3, with more than 1,800 exhibiting brands.
The international expo on the circular economy is organised by Italian Exhibition Group and runs through November 6.
Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin is scheduled to inaugurate the 29th edition at 10:30 on November 3.
The number of international exhibiting brands is up 19% from 2025, and more than 1,000 hosted buyers are expected.
The programme includes more than 70 conferences and forums on environmental pressures, circular economy policy, finance and international cooperation.
- Who
- Italian Exhibition Group is organising Ecomondo. More than 1,800 exhibiting brands are taking part.
- What
- The 29th edition of Ecomondo, an international expo focused on the circular economy, is opening.
- When
- November 3–6, 2026.
- Where
- The Rimini exhibition centre in Rimini, Italy.
- Why
- The event focuses on the circular economy and on reducing environmental pressures and preserving, restoring and regenerating ecosystems.
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Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin is scheduled to inaugurate Ecomondo’s 29th edition.
The first two days are set to include the 15th edition of the General States of the Green Economy.
Ecomondo is scheduled to run at the Rimini exhibition centre.
- Exhibiting brands
- More than 1,800
- International brand growth
- 19% compared with 2025
- Hosted buyers
- More than 1,000
- Conference and forum events
- More than 70
- First guest country
- Mexico