Circular Economy Hotspot Budapest 2026

European Circular Economy Hotspot
5-7 October 2026, Budapest

About the event

The European Circular Economy Hotspot is an annual event, which has grown from a gathering first held in the Netherlands in 2016. It is held in a different location every year, with each host region chosen for demonstrating international best practice and innovation in the development of a circular economy.
Previous European hosts have included: Dublin, Bottrop, Catalonia, Belgium, Scotland, Luxembourg and Wales. Collaboration lies at the core of these Hotspot events, offering a unique opportunity to build and strengthen partnerships both within Hungary and internationally—with other nations and regions.
In 2026, the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) and the Hungarian Circular Economy Platform was pleased to host the 2026 European Circular Economy Hotspot.

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What to expect

The conference will highlight the importance of circular principles and practices to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the collaborative, partnership-led approach we are taking towards meeting those goals.

Attendees will be encouraged to network widely across sectors and across borders, sharing ideas, learnings, and best practice to inspire the drive towards a circular future.

Networking

A space for professionals from across the circular economy to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build long-term collaborations.

Site visits

Guided tours showcasing real-life applications of circular economy practices in pioneering businesses and communities.

Programme overview

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About the organisers

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) is the Hungarian partner organization of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Established in 2007, BCSDH has more than 150 corporate members, representing business leaders of companies that contribute 40% of Hungary’s GDP.

The organization’s primary goal is to promote the integration and implementation of the three pillars of sustainable development—economic growth, ecological balance, and social equity—into corporate practices.

The Circular Economy Platform was officially established in Hungary in 2018 as an initiative of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. So far, 103 companies and organizations have joined the Platform, the purpose of which is to accelerate the transition to a circular economic model by sharing knowledge, creating joint projects and collaborations.

Collaborating partners

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