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Why
a Circular
Economy Conference?
We invite you, the change makers, to join us in driving this vital transition!
South Africa is at an exciting moment in time, poised to lead sustainable transformation.
Embracing the Circular Economy brings both new opportunities for positive growth and ways to address urgent challenges.
The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN), TheRockGroup and Sustainable Inclusive Business (under KEPSA) are the proud organisers of the South Africa Circular Economy Hotspot 2024 (SACEH’24).
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) has championed the circular economy since 2016 across 42 African countries, uniting over 500 members to create a sustainable future.
TheRockGroup is a leading sustainability consultancy with a global presence, offering bespoke circular business strategies and accredited educational programs in South Africa, Brussels, and the Netherlands.
Sustainable Inclusive Business spearheads the adoption of sustainable and circular business practices in Kenya through impactful knowledge-sharing and strategic collaborations.
Foster
Foster direct connections with thought leaders in the private sector, government, international community, experts, changemakers, etc
Inspire
Tap into thought-leadership and circular innovation
Co-create
You can customise your partnership package to meet your organisation’s objectives while helping us create an impactful, circular conference
Showcase
your innovative solution(s) at the Circular Innovations Expo to increase exposure and make your business known
Initiate
And drive capacity while advocating the transition
Engage
Engage and connect with a broad audience interested in the sustainable, circular, inclusive, ethical future
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
A. Fundamentals of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
B. Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change & Green Finance
C. Digital Access & Designing Innovations for Circularity
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Key Discussion Themes Round 2: Choose your Breakout Session
A. Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty
B. Regenerative Agriculture & Organic Circular Solutions
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lunch Break
Light, healthy, energizing, plant-based meal.
The Circular Expo and Networking will be
ongoing.
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Practical Business Masterclasses
A. Sustainability, Collection, and Recycling
of Multi-layered Packaging (Tetrapak)
B. Embedding sustainability in business
strategies (ESG & CSRD) -
TheRockGroup
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Business-to-Business Matchmaking
Connect with other businesses and participants in a one-on-one set-up and elevate your networks beyond the conference. A room will be dedicated for networking.
South Africa Circular Economy Hotsp Why a Circular Economy Conference?
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
Immerse yourself in captivating talks by industry pioneers driving the circular economy movement forward.
1B2B + B2G matchmaking
The conference has always been a networking place for everyone. Matchmaking can help you find new business matches and solidify relationships with old ones. This dedicated B2B and B2G space will allow you to set up your business meeting based on the participants’ lists and profiles. Were you looking for a valuable business date? We have the table ready.
3Showcasing Success Stories
Learn from real-world case studies that showcase successful circular initiatives across various industries in Kenya and Africa.
5Practical Business Masterclasses & workshops
Discussing, collaborative thinking, brainstorming and sharing are very much needed – but taking the next steps is usually the hardest. How do you apply sustainable models to your business? This is a great chance to speed up your knowledge and draw a working roadmap.
2Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse community of professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers passionate about creating a more sustainable future.
4Circular Start-ups and Innovations EXPO
Touching, feeling, smelling and seeing circular innovations is an excellent way to increase exposure and make your business known. For participants visiting the expo and talking to the people behind the innovation is refreshing and inspiring and provides the real story of an innovative solution.
68th Annual Circular Economy Key Discussion Themes
We will highlight specific topics during the conference with innovations, inspiration, information and discussions:
Fundamentals of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Implementation worldwide with a focus on Kenya, EPR Best Practices, Challenges and Solutions, and Business Perspectives.
1Regenerative Agriculture & Organic Circular Solutions
Zero waste, zero chemicals, the power of indigenous food, local markets, alternative animal feeds, waste-to-value, and smart water use.
3Digital Access & Designing Innovations for Circularity
The digital shift is of tremendous help in creating new markets, accessing education, solving global challenges, and creating equality. Innovation is key in creating new systems and models.
5Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change & Green Finance
Harnessing the power of natural processes: reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable land management; enhancing resilience, and providing multiple co-benefits for the environment and society.
2Business Coalition for Plastic Waste Reduction
UN Global Plastics Treaty Enforcement Mechanisms and Industry Commitment to Treaty Goals.
4Practical Business Masterclasses
1. Embedding sustainability in
business strategies (ESG & CSRD).
2. Sustainability, Collection, and
Recycling of Multi-layered
Packaging
INFO UPDATE Latest News
The Kenyan Government has lauded the private sector players' contribution
On the 26th of October 2022, Sustainable Inclusive Business(SIB-K), a
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Venue
Time
How to get there
Venue
Circular Economy Africa
Venue: Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi
Registration Info
Phone: +254 716 301 817
Email:karin@sustainableinclusivebusiness.org
Time
09th November
How to get there
Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi
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