20-21st Aug 2026 | New Delhi, India
India Circular Economy Forum (ICEF2026)
Harmonising Value Chains: The new India-EU Trade Era
A precursor Roadshow to WCEF2026
What is ICEF?
ICEF2026 will bring together experts from industry, startups, academia and policymakers to share the focussed action plan and strategies to implement circularity within their industry. The forum will provide actionable insights and strategies for businesses to meet their environmental compliances and improve their ESG and circularity score while identifying potential growth opportunities. Through expert panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, the forum will foster collaborations and promote policy dialogues that enable the Indian economy to thrive in a sustainable, circular framework.
As the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) comes to India this September, the Embassy and Sitra are convening a series of roadshows across the country in the lead-up to the global event. The second day at ICEF20206 has been curated in collaboration with WCEF as a precursor roadshow that will inform the upcoming WCEF discussions. A special B2B Networking session will catalyze partnerships and investments between Indian and Finnish companies.
Commencing in 2022, the first 4 editions in 2022-25 successfully convened an illustrious ensemble of thought leaders from industry, heads of state and government, scholars, corporate representatives, youth groups, non-profit organizations, and civil society from across the globe, earning recognition of a responsible and impactful platform, mobilizing opinion-makers to address paramount issues related to sustainable development, resource efficiency, and climate change.
Unlock game-changing partnerships at ICEF2026!
- Theme
Harmonising Circular Value Chains: The new India-EU Trade Era
Focus Areas at ICEF2026
Global Supply Chains
Best Industry practices
Global policies like ESPR, WSR and their implications
B2B
Matchmaking
India’s rapid industrial growth has brought with it both economic advantages and environmental challenges. As the global focus on climate change intensifies, businesses are encountering increased pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, manage resource scarcity, and comply with stringent environmental regulations.
The forum’s theme addresses these critical concerns, ensuring businesses understand the transition from a linear to a circular economy. This is a timely dialogue as India is at a pivotal stage in its economic journey, aligning its goals with global sustainability mandates and policies like the ESPR, EPR, CBAM, WSR, European Green Deal, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Highlights of ICEF2025
partners
ICEF is supported by leading organizations and institutions
Awards
5th Edition – Recognizing excellence in circular economy initiative across India.
Who can apply?
This award is open to all organizations taking a ‘circular economy’ approach to overall organizational, site or project specific resources. The winning entry of this circular economy award will consider all aspects of not only waste reduction and recycling but will take a holistic approach to ‘The 5 R’s’ where relevant – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle and will include supply chain integration and collaborative working.
Award Categories
Join the Movement for a Sustainable Future
ICEF 2026 promises an immersive experience with keynote speeches, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and showcases of cutting-edge circular solutions. Be part of the global conversation shaping our sustainable future.
PUBLICATION
Press releases, videos, and highlights from previous events