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Register Now: Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026

UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney, Australia | 30th of September until 2nd of October 2026

Circular Hotspot Events are Holland Circular Hotspot’s signature globetrotting events, which gather local and global stakeholders around the circular economy, in a great extent focused on building networks, and cross-border partnerships.

This year’s Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot Event will be hosted in Sydney, Australia. It is the region’s premier gathering for circular economy leaders, policymakers, and innovative businesses. Operating at the intersection of critical climate subjects, the event serves as a high-level gateway to scale circular solutions, drive international trade missions, and foster cross-border collaboration. For organisations looking to expand their green footprint across the Asia Pacific Region as well as Australia’s local ecosystem, the Circular Hotspot Event provides unparalleled access to business partnerships, decision-makers, strategic investors, and localized networks to actively working to achieve circular and net-zero ambitions.

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Circular Hotspot Themes

Circular Hotspot Asia Pacific is positioning itself at the forefront of critical climate topics. Key sectors in focus include critical raw materials, water, the built environment, food & agriculture, and circular finance & investment. To drive cross-border collaboration, Holland Circular Hotspot is offering partnerships with innovative companies capable of delivering scalable solutions in these sectors. By joining the Dutch delegation, you will gain premium visibility, pitching opportunities, direct access to the HCH network, and a high-level gateway to Australian decision-makers and strategic investors. As a delegate, your event participation fee will be waived. In addition, you shall receive a small stand and the opportunity to deliver a presentation.

Why Australia and Why Now?

Australia’s local circular landscape is moving at an unprecedented pace. Backed by the federal government’s newly unveiled Circular Economy Framework, the country is working to double its circularity metrics by 2035. Key local developments are driving this momentum—from introducing circular solutions to mineral beneficiation, to transforming agricultural waste into value while cutting farm plastics, and integrating circular water systems into Australia’s rapidly evolving green infrastructure.

While Europe has spent years perfecting circular infrastructure under strict regulations, Australia is just beginning to scale its market. Currently, only 3.7% of the Australian economy is circular compared to a global average of 7.2%. This creates a rare commercial vacuum: a developed, high-income nation with massive capital reserves but a critical shortage of mature, plug-and-play technologies.

For companies resident in the EU, this gap represents an extraordinary expansion opportunity. Incentives for first movers include:

Immediate Market Leverage: You can deploy your proven, EU-compliant IP directly into a market with an immediate need for advanced sorting, textile recycling and manufacturing infrastructure.

Deep Co-Investment Pools: The Australian Government is actively de-risking foreign entry through programs like the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, seeking to find international partners to scale onshore processing.

Secure resource loops: The EU-Australia Critical Raw Materials Partnership provides a direct and politically stable pipeline for battery minerals and lithium recycling. While the vast geography of Australia and the fragmented state-level regulations demand a localized approach, the barrier to entry has never been lower. The government’s updated Foreign Investment Policy speeds up approvals for transparent green energy and circular projects, creating a secure, low-risk testbed for wider expansion across the Asia-Pacific.

The most effective way to evaluate this landscape and connect with local joint-venture partners is on the ground. Sending a delegation to the upcoming Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot Event in Australia will place your team directly in front of the key policymakers, developers and asset managers holding the capital for these projects.

Lastly, not only is the market actively transitioning under new national mandates, but the country is also co-leading global climate diplomacy ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). This makes the late 2026 Sydney gathering the ultimate launchpad for circular companies, scale-ups, and SMEs ready to capture the rapid wave of green investment hitting the Asia Pacific region.

Be part of the Delegation

Organisations interested in the Australian market developments and being showcased at Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot Event are invited to register via the form below.

Please confirm your participation no later than September 1, 2026

Get in touch through freek.vaneijk@hollandcircularhotspot.nl or +31651080847 for questions related to this mission.

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Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026 Registration

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1. Participation
* Registration is submitted by the main participant (hereafter: Participant) through a registration form organized by Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH), hereafter referred to as the Organizer.
* Participation requests are processed in order of receipt and are subject to available floorspace or delegation capacity.
* Upon registration, participation becomes binding and the Participant is obliged to take part.
* Any organization co-exhibiting within the space of another Participant must register separately.
* Allocation of booth space, delegation positions, or representation spots by the Organizer is final. Layout and design of the Pavilion are determined solely by the Organizer. Preferences of Participants may be taken into account but cannot be guaranteed.
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-any other insurable risk
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* Except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, the Organizer accepts no liability for damages or losses incurred by the Participant.
* If sector interest is insufficient, the Organizer reserves the right to cancel the Pavilion or representation without liability for damages.

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