India will host WCEF 2026 in Gandhinagar, bringing governments, businesses and innovators together to accelerate circular economy solutions, investments and global partnerships.

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• World Circular Economy Forum 2026 will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from September 15 to 18 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre.
• The forum aims to accelerate the transition from the traditional take-make-waste model towards a regenerative and resource-efficient circular economy.
• The 2026 theme, “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity”, focuses on balancing economic development with environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
• The tenth milestone edition marks WCEF’s first hosting in South Asia, creating stronger opportunities for Global South partnerships and collaboration.
• The forum will mobilise circular finance, institutional investment and private capital to scale commercially viable circular technologies and business models.
• Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and digital product passports will support material tracking, industrial cooperation and lifecycle management.
• More than 125 exhibitors and 80 independent global accelerator sessions will showcase recycling, remanufacturing and bio-economy solutions with market potential.
• The forum will strengthen policy dialogue involving governments, researchers and industries while addressing regulatory frameworks, standards and producer responsibility requirements.
• WCEF 2026 will integrate global governance discussions, including a United Nations sustainable consumption and production board meeting alongside the forum.
• The event highlights India’s domestic circular economy progress through Mission LiFE and comprehensive extended producer responsibility regulations.
• The forum aims to bring resource realities and informal recycling sectors from developing economies into mainstream global circular economy discussions.
• India’s hosting provides an opportunity to demonstrate scalable solutions while strengthening international partnerships for sustainable growth, investment and resource management.