Are you ready to become the next host city or region for Circular Economy Hotspot?

Are you ready to become the next host city or region for Circular Economy Hotspot?  
The Circular Economy Hotspot community is launching an open call to find the next European host for 2026 and the first Asia-Australasia host for 2025. It’s an ideal opportunity for governments and organisations to highlight local circular practices, from business models and innovative industrial solutions to regional and national policies.

A successful globetrotting event since 2016 
The event aims to shine a spotlight on innovative circular economy practices. Its international and diverse outlook promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences between policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers and captains of industry from the host country and beyond. Each host puts together a programme that shows how their country or region is contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.

The Circular Economy Hotspot first took place in the Netherlands in 2016. The concept then travelled to Luxembourg, Scotland, Belgium, Catalonia, North Rhine Westphalia and Dublin. This year, the European Hotspot will be held in Wales, while global Hotspots will take place on three other continents: North America (Canada), South America (Brazil) and Africa (South Africa). 2025 Hotspot hosts have already been selected in Europe (Slovenia), Africa (Ethiopia) and North – Central America (Mexico), with an election for South America planned for later this year.

How can you apply?  
National and regional governments and organisations from Europe and Asia-Australasia can submit applications up until 23:59 BST on 6 September 2024. The application form should be submitted by email. Applications will be shortlisted by a small panel of Welsh Government representatives and previous Circular Economy Hotspot Event hosts, with all applicants notified of decisions by 16 September 2024.