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World Recycling Convention 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personInternational draw
📅 22 June 2026 – 23 June 📍 Congress Center Basel, Basel, CH ↗ 🏢 The People Events 🔁 annual

150

Exhibitors

5,000

Attendees

A global conference and exhibition focusing on recycling, circular economy solutions, and waste management. Connects policymakers, technology innovators, and recycling businesses to drive sustainable, turnkey recovery solutions.

Exhibitor mix: Segmented by innovation type (Startups, Technology Companies, Engineering & EPC Companies, and AI/Digital Solution Providers) rather than traditional floor booth grids.

Waste RecyclingSustainability Greentech circular economywaste managementrecycling technologyresource recoverysustainabilityenvironmental policy

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Venue

Congress Center Basel

Convention centre · 50,000 m² · 4 halls · ~5,000 people

The Congress Center Basel is Switzerland's largest convention center, located in the heart of Basel. Directly connected to the Messe Basel exhibition halls, it features over 50,000 sqm of event space, including specialized meeting rooms, plenary halls, and banquet facilities.

📍 Messeplatz 21, 4005 Basel, Switzerland

Operated by MCH Group

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Organizer

The People Events

Private · London, United Kingdom

Organizer of high-level B2B summits focusing on pharmaceutical technology and sustainability sectors.

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Why people attend

To discover disruptive recycling and circular solutions, advanced processing technologies, and turnkey plant design projects, while networking with industry peers to source sustainable materials.

Who attends

Recycling specialistswaste management professionalspolicymakersenvironmental engineersscientistsand researchers.

Exhibitor categories

Innovative StartupsTechnology CompaniesRecycling & Waste ManagementEquipment ProvidersMaterial & Packaging CompaniesAI & Digital Solution ProvidersEngineering & EPC Companies

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

53 speakers at World Recycling Convention

J

Janez Potočnik

Co-chair and former EU Commissioner · International Resource Panel

resource managementsustainability policy

Also speaking at STEP - The Ecological Transformation Show by POLLUTEC

E

Ernesto Barcelo

ESG Corporate Director · Gestamp

ESGautomotive sustainability

Also speaking at Expotextil Perú

J

Jaakko Martikainen

Director · Valmet Technologies Oy

industrial recyclingtechnology
R

Ronald Bernstein

Managing Director · Bergi-Plast GmbH

plastic recyclingmanufacturing
J

Juliette Guérin

Technical and Sustainability Director · FEFCO AISBL

packaging sustainabilitycircular economy
E

Eiji Yamamoto

CEO · Circular E

circular economysustainability
M

Martin Parra

CEO & founder · Reaquila

waste managementrecycling tech
S

Sebastian Bartels

Director General · The Food & Beverage Carton Alliance

carton recyclingpackaging sustainability
C

Cyrill Hugi

Chairman of the Board of Directors · enespa ag

plastic recyclingwaste-to-energy
E

Erik van Buuren

Founder · Cirquify

circular economysustainability consulting
K

Kiril Gantchev

CEO · Ameru.ai

AI in recyclingtechnology
P

Paweł Mikołajczyk

Sustainable Experience Strategist · FIXIT SA

eco-designsustainabilitycircular economy

Also speaking at Metal Recycling Expo, Battery Recycling Expo

J

Josef Ecker

Head of Battery Recycling · EDAG Production Solutions

battery recyclingautomotive recycling
C

Cord Matthies

PROMECO SpA

waste treatmentrecycling machinery
W

Wojtek Kwos

Commercial Lead Circular Plastics · TNO

circular plasticsplastic recycling
M

Marinela Crisan

Technical Sales Manager · UPM Biorefining

biorefiningbiofuels

+ 37 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is World Recycling Convention?+
World Recycling Convention takes place on 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026.
Where is World Recycling Convention held?+
World Recycling Convention is held at Congress Center Basel, Basel, CH.
Who organises World Recycling Convention?+
World Recycling Convention is organised by The People Events.
How many exhibitors attend World Recycling Convention?+
World Recycling Convention typically hosts approximately 150 exhibitors.
How often is World Recycling Convention held?+
World Recycling Convention is held annual.

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