ERRIN is organising its 'Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members', taking place in person in Brussels on 21 October 2025 from 9:30 to 12:30, followed by a networking lunch.

The event is organised by ERRIN's Bioeconomy WG with the support of the ERRIN's Clusters Natural Resources and Adaptation, Low Carbon, Health, ICT, Culture & Creativity, with the aim of addressing circularity in its holistic approach.

The event will deep dive in the world of circular economy, sharing insights on the latest political developments, and looking ahead towards the new European Commission's ‘Circular Economy Act’, set to be adopted in 2026. 
ERRIN members can contribute to ERRIN's response to the Circular Economy Act consultation by:

• Sharing inputs by Friday 17 October to ensure their regional voice is clearly reflected in this crucial legislative initiative. More information here.
• Joining the panel discussion open to all members during this event. The panel discussion (fishbowl format and open to all members) will provide an opportunity to share additional feedback, feeding into the response to the consultation. The panel will focus on the same questions we are collecting for the consultation, and we encourage all members to join.

The event will also offer a mutual learning opportunity for the wider membership to learn from Circular Cities and Region Initiative (CCRI) Pilot and Fellow Regions, who have received support to implement circular systemic solutions in their territories, and Regional Innovation Valleys focused on boosting circular solutions. 

In addition, the event will showcase how ERRIN members are advancing circularity through a holistic approach, with concrete and practical examples from local and regional authorities. The call for regional examples is open until 19 September.

See the full agenda attached.

Practical Information and registration

This is an in-person meeting, taking place at Cities Northern Netherlands EU Office, Rue de Treves, 59, Brussels. 
Registration for the meeting is now closed as we’ve reached full capacity. For any question, please send an email to gianpiero.petruzziello@errin.eu