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GO CIRCULAR

DRIVING PLASTIC CIRCULARITY: LINKING POLICY, TECH AND CONSUMERS.
17-18 March 2027, Antwerp, Belgium
DRIVING PLASTIC CIRCULARITY: LINKING POLICY, TECH AND CONSUMERS.

The Go Circular Summit is a business-focused event where industry leaders gather to address the core challenges in plastic recycling.

It covers the entire circular value chain of plastic, from brand owners to recycling companies, including the latest regulatory updates.

With the Global Plastics Treaty, PPWR, the Circular Economy Act, and other regulatory shifts, the plastic circular industry faces major changes—making it more important than ever to network and stay updated.
Through this circular plastics platform, we’re empowering the entire value chain to connect, stay informed, and drive progress toward a low-carbon, circular economy.
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GO CIRCULAR SUMMIT: WATCH 2026 RECAP

Missed us in Mannheim? Catch the best moments from the Go Circular 2026 Summit. This recap captures the essence of two days dedicated to the plastic recycling and circularity in Europe.
Witness the energy of this year event in Germany and find out why our attendees come back year after year.
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KEY TOPICS

How Converters and Brands Can Build Bankable Offtake Contracts Under PPWR
Moving from voluntary promises to mandatory EU packaging rules (PPWR). Caught between rising raw material prices and brand owner demands, plastics converters face squeezed profit margins. We will evaluate practical cost-sharing models to split the extra cost of recycled plastics fairly, lower financial risks and secure material supply before 2030 deadlines.
Real Plant Case Studies: Recycling Yields, Cleaning Methods, Operations

Examining real operating data, production yields, and downtime at commercial recycling plants and advanced sorting facilities. Featuring real-world case studies, we will dive deep into scalable feedstock pre-treatment methods to remove impurities and unpack practical steps for applying EU mass balance rules to deliver clean, cracker-ready oil.
Strengthening European Industry: Levelling the Playing Field, Import Standards, and EPR Fee Models
To build a resilient circular economy in Europe, the industry is focusing on fair market competition, supply security, and strong regional infrastructure. We will explore how modern trade frameworks, quality verification standards, and Digital Product Passports can ensure transparency and support competitive local recyclers.
Sorting & Smart Materials: Recycling Car Plastics, Flexible Films, and Technical Resins
Exploring how combining mechanical washing, smart sorting, and chemical recycling can unlock value from hard-to-recycle flexible films and technical plastics. We will look at AI optical sorting, smart sensors and automated car dismantling required under the new EU End-of-Life Vehicles rule.
Alternative Carbon Streams: Comparing Bio-Based Plastics and Recycled Polymers
Looking at how bio-based plastics and farm waste can work alongside mechanical and chemical recycling as non-fossil raw materials. Moving beyond simple promotion, this session offers a clear, scientific debate comparing environmental impact studies, carbon footprints and supply availability by 2030.
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Thanks to all Participants at Go Circular 2026
We thanks to all Speakers and Attendees for being with us this year and hope to see you all next one. Special thanks to all Sponsors.
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ADVISORY BOARD

Nedia Kachouri
Strategic Sustainable Partnership Manager
Michelin
Nestor Garcia Morales
Global R&D New Material & Technologies
Mondelez International
Paula Sanabria
Circular and Low Carbon Solutions
LyondellBasell
Delphine Largeteau
Sustainability Consulting Director
Schneider Electric
Jose de Barros
Chief Decarbonization Officer
Lummus Technology
Ilaria Rubbini
Senior Investment Officer - Cleantech Equity and Growth Capital
European Investment Bank
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WHY OUR ATTENDEES COME BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR

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Amr Fathi
CEO
Environ Adapt
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Sofie Boddez
Senior Manager | Climate Change and Sustainability Services
EY
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This business summit brings together major players from industry and government for open discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and progress in the circular economy. A very powerful platform.
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Guillaume Doy
Development Director
Sipchem InnoVent
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Patrick Neumann
Product Management Director
Interzero Plastics Recycling
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Go Circular is a great opportunity to connect with players across the circularity industry. Despite the challenging environment, the discussions at the event have a positive twist and are of high quality. I recommend attending or teaming up with Globuc.
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Marie-Jose Wolters
Sales and Marketing Director
Veridis
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Julie Pieters
EU Policy Affairs Manager
European Bioplastics
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As a first-timer at the Go Circular Business Summit, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to network with diverse stakeholders, exchange insights with thought leaders, and continue learning! I’ll be back :)
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Thibault Reffet
CBO
Bobine
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Luis Felipe Kessler
Global Vice President
Schneider Electric
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This event has a good environment and good discussions we met customers we met the supply chain, and we got vision of the future of this sustainable plastic economy and what will happen in terms of legislation and applications.
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Damiano Beccaria
Sustainability Leader
Eastman Chemical Company
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Greatly organized conference with a broad audience, excellent networking opportunities, and insightful presentations. The mix of policy, innovation, and industry case studies made the discussions highly relevant. Plus, the event app was very effective. Well done!
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Don't miss out on Partnership Opportunities

Are you the one providing the plastic recycling or sorting solutions? Download the 2027 prospectus now to secure your spot at the heart of the recycling ecosystem next March!
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2026 ATTENDEES

START-UP VILLAGE 2026

To apply to exhibit in the Go Circular Start-up Village and join our pitch competition:
FOUAD ABOU-STEIT
Sponsorship Sales & Marketing Manager

MEDIA PARTNERS 2026

Let’s Build a Media Partnership That Matters
SASHA KHAN
Marketing Executive
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2nd
Annual Summit

TEXTILE RECYCLING

15-16 March 2027, Antwerp, Belgium
Textile Recycling Summit is co-located with Go Circular Summit. The event unites leading brands, recyclers, policymakers, and innovators to explore how design, regulation, and technology can drive Europe’s transition to a circular textile economy.

Ideal Networking Event

Speed Networking

Jumpstart your networking with our lively speed networking session in the first conference day. It’s the perfect way to quickly meet a wide range of attendees.

Business Card Exchange

Download our event mobile app to access the full attendee list and effortlessly exchange e-business cards.

Instant Access to Your Leads

The interactions you’ve initiated at the event are just the beginning! Keep the connections going by downloading your contacts after the event.

Networking Areas

We’ve extended coffee breaks and created dedicated networking areas, giving you ample time and space to forge valuable business partnerships with fellow attendees.

Gala Cocktail Reception

After an insightful day of learning, unwind with colleagues and forge new connections at our evening cocktail reception.

Prescheduled 1:1 Meetings

Access our event app a week before the summit to connect with attendees and pre-schedule meetings using the built-in scheduling tool.

LATEST NEWS

Covestro joins BMW and Forvia in circular economy research project

Covestro has officially announced its participation in Kollert, a publicly funded, interdisciplinary research consortium in Germany dedicated to developing recyclable product concepts for automotive lighting, mechatronics, and electronic components.

Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) under the CircularGlowUp framework and supervised by the Karlsruhe Project Management Agency (PTKA), the three-year project runs from June 2026 to May 2029 with a total funding volume of €4.371 million.

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New EU packaging rules start to apply

The European Union’s landmark Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has officially entered into application across all EU Member States. Establishing a single harmonized legal framework for the EU Single Market, the PPWR replaces fragmented national rules to streamline compliance for cross-border businesses, accelerate waste reduction, and lower reliance on imported virgin raw materials.

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Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration

UK retailer Aldi and dairy cooperative Arla Foods have partnered with recycling tech specialist Polytag to initiate an operational pilot aimed at tracking milk bottles through the UK recycling stream using advanced ultraviolet (UV) tagging technology.

Building on an initial pilot conducted in 2023, the collaboration seeks to gather granular, data-driven insights into how packaging moves beyond the point of sale and behaves within municipal waste systems.

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Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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