Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Circular Economy Brokerage Event

8 Oct – 22 Nov 2024 | Cardiff, United Kingdom

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Circular Economy Brokerage Event

8 October 2024 - 22 November 2024

CF11 9XR Cardiff, United Kingdom

Sophia Gardens

National Cricket Centre

Welcome to the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Circular Economy Brokerage Session

We are excited to announce that Wales will be hosting the Circular Economy Hotspot in Cardiff between the 7-9 October 2024. We extend a warm invitation to you to register and attend.

Included in the event programme, on the 8th October, Innovate UK Business Growth will be hosting an EEN (European Enterprise Network) brokerage session, facilitating connections to explore international and regional collaboration.

How do participants benefit from attending the event?

The European Circular Economy Hotspot has grown from a gathering first held in the Netherlands in 2016. The event attracts a range of experts linked to circular economy including industry, researchers and scientists, policy makers and government officials.

Why attend?

  • Learn about Wales’ circular economy journey, including its transition to second in the world for recycling rates.

  • Find out about the role for industry in growing and accelerating a circular green economy.

  • Explore the benefits of developing a circular society.

  • Network with experts from a range of sectors and identify new opportunities for international collaboration.

  • Attend site visits across various locations in and around Cardiff to engage with innovative businesses and organisations implementing circular economy principles.

More information on the developing programme is available here.

Brokerage

The meetings will be held physically in the venue (Sophia Gardens, National Cricket Centre, Cardiff) between 2 - 4:30PM on 8th October 2024.

Whether you are seeking or offering a collaboration opportunity you can benefit from the event by: 

  • Knowledge exchange, establishing contacts, finding new international partners, expanding your professional network

  • Accessing face to face meetings with Innovation Growth Specialists (Innovate UK Business Growth)

  • Receiving signposting to upcoming funding opportunities

Registration process

International attendees will receive free registration and concessions are available for UK organisations engaging with the brokerage session. To enquire about these please contact the organiser (details below).

  1. If you haven't already, Register here to attend the Circular Economy Hotspot taking place 7th-9th October in Cardiff, Wales.

  2. During registration you’ll be asked to select to attend up to two breakout sessions taking place on 8th October.

  3. Select ‘Breakout Session 1: Collaboration in Innovation: Brokerage Session’ for at least one of your two selections.

 We look forward to welcoming you to the Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru 2024!

Questions

If you require any further information please don't hesitate to reach out.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Chloe Jones