The Circular Economy UK Conference 2026

The Event

The Circular Economy UK Conference, in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority, will bring together leaders, innovators, educators, investors, and policymakers at a pivotal national summit that charts a new future—where circularity is at the heart of the new industrial revolution.

Three stages, One Vision: A Circular UK

Circular Futures – Redefining how we design, produce, and consume
Explore systems change—from product lifecycle extension and remanufacturing to industrial symbiosis and innovative materials. Hear from pioneering regional projects and national strategies setting the pace for circular transformation.

Circular Skills – Building the workforce of tomorrow
Address the skills revolution head-on. From repair engineering to materials science, this stage brings together educators, industry, and training leaders to launch apprenticeships, curricula, and partnerships close the green skills gap.

Circular Growth – Scaling impact through investment and policy
Connect the dots between capital and circular ventures. Dive into funding models suited to circular startups, insights from Innovate UK and British Business Bank, and policy levers that enable reuse, repair, and resource recovery.

Why attend?

• Join 300+ practitioners shaping the circular economy — from local authorities to sustainability SMEs.
• Engage with 50+ speakers featuring policymakers, innovators, trainers, and investment champions.
• Immerse yourself in regionally-rooted innovation with real case studies from across the UK.
• Generate measurable outcomes — network, partner, and leave with tangible opportunities for circular deployment.
• Position your organisation at the forefront of circular solutions and policy advancement.

SWM are supporting this key event as a regional partner and will be speaking and have an exhibition stand. We hope to see you there!

Free tickets are available for SWM members. Please contact us at enquiries@swm.org.uk and ask for the discount code.