Focus on policy, communication, infrastructure, source separation, responsible consumption, material exchanges and circular partnerships.
Celebrating 11 years of
Great Milestones in Sustainability
11th Circular
Economy
Conference
THEME:
Resilience
30th September 2026
Building resilient, inclusive and regenerative economies through practical circularity, local collaboration and real-world action.
Open Dialogues
Repair & Remake Workshops
Circular Exhibitions
Harvest Tables
Conference Speakers
Celebrating 11 years of
2026 Conference Highlights
400+
Delegates
30+
Speakers
25
Exhibition Expo
2 Days
In Person
Why this conference matters
Building Local Resilience Through Circular Systems
Across Africa, communities and businesses are navigating shifting trade dynamics, resource constraints and economic pressure. Local resilience is becoming increasingly important.
The circular economy offers more than environmental benefits. It creates an alternative system built around local value creation, responsible resource use and collaboration.
The 11th Circular Economy Conference brings businesses, communities, innovators, policymakers and entrepreneurs together to turn circular ideas into practical experiences, meaningful partnerships and action.
Why this conference matters
Resilience
Circularity is not only about managing resources. It is about redefining how economies function and who they serve.
By focusing on local material flows, human-centred design and collective action, the conference aims to help build resilient, inclusive and regenerative economies across Africa.
“How does the circular economy function and who does it serve?”
Why this matters
Circularity That Creates Real Impact
Strengthen Local Economies
Build stronger economies through connected material flows.
Create Opportunities
Support inclusive job creation and entrepreneurship.
Connect Sectors
Encourage collaboration across industries and regions.
Make Circularity Accessible
Simplify circularity language and tools for wider adoption.
Making circularity tangible, practical and human-centred.
Conference programme
One Day. Practical Conversations. Real Action.
07:30 - 08:30
Registration
08:30 - 10:00
Opening Plenary
10:00 - 11:30
Breakout Sessions
11:30 - 12:00
Tea, Juices & Expo
12:00 - 13:00
Circularity in Action Expo
13:00 - 14:30
Local Lunch & Expo
14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
16:00 - 16:45
Closing + Expo
Breakout sessions
Explore the Conversations Shaping Circularity
The Social-Economic Side of Circularity: Systems & Material Flows
Textile Circularity – The Second-Hand Market
Explore Kenya’s second-hand textile value chain, jobs, product lifecycles, affordability, working conditions, environmental impact and future opportunities.
Circular Economy & Finance – A Different Financial Model
Explore circular business models, investment opportunities and how SMEs, corporates and investors can turn circular solutions into viable businesses.
EPR: Current Status, Story and Reality of the Impact?
A practical discussion around Extended Producer Responsibility in Kenya, its implementation, challenges, opportunities and real-world impact.
Blooming Conversation
Horti-Cultural Expert Round Table · Invite Only. Focused on practical priorities for advancing circularity and sustainability beyond compliance in Kenya.
How it works
More Than a Conference
Practical formats designed for connection, experimentation and action.
Repair & Remake Workshops
Fix, rebuild and extend product lifecycles.
Material Matchmaking Sessions
Connect businesses around material streams and by-products.
Campaign Creation Labs
Co-develop practical campaigns ready for implementation.
5-Minute Conversations
Fast exchanges for ideas, needs and collaborations.
Harvest Tables
Shared local and indigenous foods with informal networking.
Circularity Labs
Prototype solutions and test business ideas.
Find-Your-People Networking
Meet participants facing similar challenges and opportunities.
Open Dialogues
Honest, jargon-free conversations focused on real-world experience.
The community
Who You'll Meet
Entrepreneurs & SMMEs
Corporates & Industry Leaders
Policymakers & Development Agencies
Researchers & Practitioners
Community Organisations & Sector
Youth & Innovators
The conference intentionally brings together diverse actors to encourage real cross-sector collaboration.
What you’ll take away
From Conversation to Action
New Partnerships
Cross-sector partnerships and collaborations.
Circular Business Models
Practical models and pilots.
Innovation Visibility
Greater exposure for local innovators and entrepreneurs.
Ready-to-Launch Initiatives
Actionable campaigns prepared for implementation.
Stronger Networks
Regional networks focused on circularity in practice.
The conference intentionally brings together diverse actors to encourage real cross-sector collaboration.
Partnership Opportunities
Don't Just Sponsor.
Make It Happen.
Partner with the conference to access local innovation, discover supply-chain and business opportunities, build meaningful partnerships and support measurable local economic impact.
CIRCULAR SPACE PARTNER
€10,000
EXHIBITION PARTNER
€10,000
EXPERIENCE PARTNER
€4,000
CREATIVE PARTNER
€3,000
ORGANISATIONAL PARTNER
€1000 – €25,000
Working together
Conference Organising Partners
Sustainable Inclusive
KEPSA
Kenya Plastics Pact
The Rock Group
2026 Partners
Tickets Now Available
Working together
Pre-Register for the 11th Circular Economy Conference
Partner with the conference to access local innovation, discover supply-chain and business opportunities, build meaningful partnerships and support measurable local economic impact.
Quick Links
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with us using the details below.
Location: Under KEPSA, Two Rivers Mall
Address: Two Rivers Nairobi, Kenya