SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 - Global Circular Economy Event to Showcase Innovative Solutions and Industry Leaders
The Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf is set to transform into a global circular economy hotspot on March 12-13, 2025, as the Circular Valley Convention 2025 brings together leading players and thought leaders from across business, science, politics, and society. This premier event aims to collaboratively develop groundbreaking solutions for the future of the circular economy through an innovative combination of conference sessions, expo exhibitions, and strategic networking opportunities.
Comprehensive Format Covering All Circular Economy Phases
Under the compelling motto 'Uniting Industries for a Circular Tomorrow', the convention provides a cross-industry content hub and marketplace for circular economy solutions. The event uniquely addresses all phases of the circular economy lifecycle – from initial product design and manufacturing to logistics, usage, sorting technologies, and recycling processes.
The convention will spotlight circular solutions across diverse industries and material classes including plastics, packaging, printing, construction, glass, and metal. Attendees will gain insights into both market-ready solutions and forward-looking perspectives on the future of circular economic practices.
Programme and Key Topics in Focus
The comprehensive programme tackles critical challenges and opportunities while reflecting the latest developments across various industry sectors:
- Value Cycles for Plastics
- Circular Construction Industry
- Circular Packaging and Printing
- Electronic Products in a Circular Economy
- Circular Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
- Circular Logistics
- Circular Business Models Strategies
- Sustainable Finance
A special 'Circular Night' dinner event featuring a high-level panel discussion is scheduled for the evening of March 12, complementing the convention's keynote speeches and impulse lectures.
High-Calibre Speakers Leading the Way
The Circular Valley Convention 2025 has secured an impressive roster of renowned speakers who will share their expertise and experience:
Dr. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, will present current scientific findings and technological developments driving the circular economy forward.
Joe Murphy, Executive Lead of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will discuss successful implementation of circular models by companies worldwide.
Laurent Auguste, CEO of Grüner Punkt, will address current developments in packaging recycling solutions.
Sean Jones, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft Germany, will explore circular solutions in the context of digitalization and cloud applications.
Katja Busch, CCO of DHL Group, will highlight clean and green supply chains for circular logistics.
Liam Condon, CEO of Johnson Matthey, will share insights on developing circular business strategies based on renewable energy.
Additional confirmed speakers include Christine Lemaitre (CEO, German Sustainable Building Council), Christian Eigen (Deputy Chairman, Lenovo/Medion), Rebecca Tauer (Programme Lead for Circular Economy, WWF Germany), Dr. Daniel Schwaab (SVP Corporate Strategy & Foresight, TOMRA Systems), and Thomas Nyhsen (Board Member, STRABAG AG).
The impressive speaker lineup continues with Dr. Armgard Wippler (Deputy Director General, SME Policy Department, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action), Dr. Jan Sültemeyer (Head of Global Sustainability, Avient Cooperation), Markus Seidel (Head of Research Circular Economy, BMW Group), Lars Redeligx (CEO, Düsseldorf Airport), Markus Bangen (CEO, Duisburger Hafen AG), and Albrecht Haase (CEO, GEFA Bank).
Strong Networks and Partners Supporting the Event
The convention benefits from support by prestigious exhibitors and topic partners, including the Circular Valley Foundation, Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE, Plastics Europe Germany e.V., Bundesverband Flachglas e.V., Fachverband Medienproduktion e.V., Interzero, Siegfried Jacob Metallwerke, Primobius, and Effizienz-Agentur NRW.
Additional partners include NRW.Global Business GmbH, Wirtschaftsförderung Düsseldorf, Metropolregion Rheinland e.V., dfv Conference Group, TechHub.K67, Thinkubator, EEN NRW (NRW.Europa), and ZENIT GmbH.
The event's international significance is further enhanced through collaboration with renowned leading trade fairs from the Messe Düsseldorf network, including K, interpack, drupa, EuroShop, glasstec, and wire & Tube.
Registration and Early Bird Offer
The Circular Valley Convention 2025 represents the central meeting point for companies, startups, research institutions, and political stakeholders actively shaping the future of the circular economy. With its comprehensive, high-quality programme and exceptional networking opportunities, all participants stand to benefit significantly.
Organizations interested in participating as exhibitors or partners can register via the Circular Valley Convention website. Visitor ticket sales are now open, with an attractive early bird promotion running until November 15, 2024, offering a €100 discount on ticket prices.
Further speakers, exhibitors, and partners will be announced in the coming weeks.
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