7:00 am - 8:15 am Ballroom

Arrival & Registration Session

8:15 am - 8:30 am Ballroom

Opening Performance

By Juliani

8:30 am - 8:45 am Ballroom

Mentimeter Ice-Breaker

By Johnson Mwakazi (MC)

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Welcoming Remarks by the Host

Karin Boomsma - Director, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya & Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP)

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Art Statement

A showcase of sustainable re-use of materials

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Cross-Sectoral Visionary Statements on Circular Economy

1. Dr. Asma Awadh - Coastal Kenya Programme Manager, WWF-Kenya
2. Dr George Njenga - Chief of Party, USAID Strategic Partnership
3. Ms Shereen Shaheen – Head of Corporate and Public Affairs, Grand Middle East & Africa at TetraPak
4. Ms Clare Romanik - USAID's Lead Ocean Plastics and Urban Advisor
5. Dr Mamo B. Mamo – DG, NEMA
6. Ms Carol Kariuki – CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
7. PS Mary Muthoni HSC. - Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health & Professional Standards

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Keynote Address

Hon. Soipan Tuya - CS, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Health / Tea Break

Inside: Videos of Circular Economy Trailblazers

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Press Conference

Media One-on-One Interviews with Guest Speakers

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Key Discussion Themes Round 1: Choose your Breakout Session

The Round 1 Breakout Sessions at the 8th Annual Circular Economy Conference in South Africa provide in-depth, interactive discussions focused on the most important topics shaping the future of the circular economy, ESG, and sustainable development in Africa. These expert-led breakout sessions allow participants to choose specialized themes based on their interests and industry focus. Attendees will engage with sustainability experts, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to explore practical solutions for building a resource-efficient, low-waste, and climate-resilient economy. Each session is designed to deliver actionable insights, real-world case studies, and networking opportunities that support circular economy transformation across businesses and governments.

12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Key Discussion Themes Round 2: Choose your Breakout Session

The Round 2 Breakout Sessions at the 8th Annual Circular Economy Conference in South Africa are designed to provide advanced, solution-focused discussions on scaling circular economy practices across industries, governments, and communities. These interactive sessions bring together sustainability experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore practical implementation strategies, investment opportunities, and real-world case studies that drive measurable impact. Participants will select their preferred breakout session to engage in deep-dive discussions focused on innovation, scalability, and the future of sustainable development in Africa’s circular economy transition.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Lunch Break

The Lunch Break at the 8th Annual Circular Economy Conference in South Africa provides attendees with a relaxed and engaging environment to network, recharge, and continue meaningful conversations.

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Practical Business Master classes

Introduction to Circular Economy in Business. Core principles of circular economy. Why businesses must transition now Global and African market trends. Designing Circular Business Models. Value creation in circular systems. Product lifecycle thinking. Case studies from successful companies.

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Business-to-Business Match making

The Business-to-Business (B2B) Matchmaking Program at the 8th Annual Circular Economy Conference is a dedicated networking platform designed to connect companies, startups, investors, and industry leaders driving the circular economy transition. This structured matchmaking session enables participants to explore strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, supply chain collaborations, and technology exchanges. Through pre-arranged meetings and curated networking sessions, attendees can identify synergies, build relationships, and unlock new business opportunities in the sustainability and green economy sector. The goal is to transform conversations into collaborations that support scalable circular economy solutions across Africa and beyond.

We will highlight specific topics during the conference with innovations, inspiration, information and discussions:

Gain Brand visibility to over 500 participants from Kenya, Africa and globally 

 

Engage a broad audience interested in the Sustainable , Circular ,Inclusive Ethical Future (from economy to society).

 

Foster direct connections with thought leaders in the private sector , government , international community , experts, visionaries , changemakers , frontrunners, the youth creatives and designers.

 

You can customize your partnership package to meet your organization’s objectives wile helping us create and impactful ,Circular conference