Hosted in Messukeskus, Helsinki, the World Circular Economy Forum 2023 will provide a unique opportunity to create momentum for a nature-positive future. 

On the main Forum days (30 and 31 May), the plenaries will explore cross-cutting themes for a diverse, global audience. They explain circularity’s role for the well-being of nature and the economy, youth’s role in the transition, circularity in financial markets, and future trends for a regenerative and resilient economy.

On 1–2 June, 40 Accelerator Sessions organised by WCEF2023 Partners will occur. These sessions bridge the Forum’s themes with the daily work needed for a circular transition by focusing on the implementation of existing action agendas. They will be outcome-oriented and pose an opportunity for deeper audience engagement. 

Together with the European Investment Bank, the European Commission will host a hybrid Accelerator Session on “Cities and regions accelerating the circular transition” on 1 June, 9:00-10:30 CET in the European Commission’s Representation in Finland. This side event will highlight the role of cities and regions in the transition to circular economy, as cradles, catalysts and circular change makers. It will feature cities and regions (mostly CCRI pilots & fellows) sharing inspirational examples and experiences. EIB’s Circular City Centre (C3) and CCRI projects that can help cities take circular action will also be presented.

In addition, the participants will have access to Networking and Expo areas throughout the Forum. A CCRI and Horizon Europe stand will be exhibited from 30 to 31 May – join us there!

To enable participation from around the world, the WCEF2023 will be live-streamed online, open to all and free of charge. In-person attendance to the main Forum sessions is by invitation only – contact us if you are interested!