Use the Magical Momentum of the Circular Hotspot Event: Showcase Circular Solutions, Access the Market and Engage with Key Actors

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

Register Now for Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026

As the organisation behind the global Circular Hotspot series, Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH) is proud to support the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2026, which will bring together more than 400 leaders from government, industry, finance, research, and innovation across the Asia-Pacific region in Sydney to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy.

We are pleased to offer opportunities for international partners to join the event as part of our delegation. This provides a unique platform to engage directly with businesses, policymakers, governments, investors, corporates, and circular economy leaders; showcase innovative solutions and expertise; exchange knowledge and best practices; and explore new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in one of the world’s fastest-growing circular economy markets.

Why Australia?

Australia is rapidly becoming a hub for circular economy innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. Backed by over AUD 1 billion in recycling and resource recovery investments by the Recycling Modernisation Fund, the country is accelerating the transition towards a circular economy and creating new opportunities for international businesses. Supported by Australia’s Circular Economy Framework, growth is being driven across sectors such as the built environment, resources, agriculture and food, industrial circularity, and critical materials. The organisers Circular Australia, New South Wales Government, UNSW Sydney, Business Events Sydney as well as Holland Circular Hotspot, the Government of the Netherlands and supporting organisations have brought the network together that can make a difference in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Circular Economy is increasingly linked to Climate Solutions and Resource Resilience, and this creates new cross border collaborations and a growing market. From water, climate and circular construction to critical materials, agriculture, and sustainable finance, the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot brings together leaders across the circular economy value chain. Whatever your company’s or institutes expertise, there will be relevant sessions, stakeholders, and collaboration opportunities to help you expand your impact and grow your business in the Asia-Pacific region.

For a comprehensive overview of the event’s full program, click here.

Who Will You Meet at Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2026?

The Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2026 will bring together 400+ senior leaders and decision-makers from government, industry, finance, research, and innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. This is a unique opportunity to connect directly with the stakeholders shaping circular economy policies, investments, and projects.

Expected participants include:

National, state, and local government representatives
Investors, financiers, and circular finance leaders
Utilities and infrastructure organizations
Corporate sustainability and innovation leaders
Circular economy startups and scale-ups
Research institutions and universities
Industry associations and NGOs
Consultants, engineers, and project developers

Organizations actively involved in the Hotspot ecosystem include:

Circular Australia
UNSW Sydney
CSIRO
Engineers Australia
Australian Water Association
Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI)
WWF Australia
Standards Australia
Battery Stewardship Council
Monash Sustainable Development Institute
NSW EPA and DCCEEW

Whether you are seeking new connections, clients, customers, business partners, policymakers, or circular economy and market insights, the Hotspot provides a high-level platform to build relationships and unlock opportunities across Australia’s rapidly growing circular economy market.

What Can You Get by Joining HCH at Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2026?

HCH has extensive experience in connecting stakeholders, facilitating partnerships, and creating opportunities for international collaboration. By joining our delegation, you will benefit from lower admission cost, exclusive visibility and networking opportunities, including:

Present your organization on stage through presentations or pitch sessions, helping you attract potential clients, partners, collaborators, and investors.
Showcase your solutions at your own company market stand providing a dedicated space to present your circular innovations, products, services, and expertise to an international audience (Subject to availability)
Gain international visibility through promotion on HCH’s communication channels, including our LinkedIn community of over 12,000+ followers, many of whom are globally operating circular economy professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
Explore new business and partnership opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing circular economy markets during the networking sessions.
Be a part of the diverse international delegation and increase your visibility through collective representation with innovative organizations, industry leaders, and circular economy pioneers.
Special HCH participation fee — no additional event fees

Participation Options

There are two ways to join us. Choose the option that best suits your needs.

Offer 1: Join the Event in Person

Site visit
Complimentary event admission
Pitching or panel opportunity at the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot
Your own company promotion market stand
International promotion of your participation through HCH channels
Invitations to receptions and networking events

Ideal for organizations that wish to attend the event in person and actively engage with stakeholders.

Please note: This option includes all days of the event (Oct 1 and Oct 2) and site visit (Sept 30). Only a limited number of pitching, stand, and site visit opportunities remain. Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of participating organisations.

Offer 2: Representation by HCH

Can’t attend the event yourself? We can represent you.

This package is designed for organizations that want to benefit from participation in the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot but are unable to travel to Sydney. We will represent your organization at the event, working closely with you beforehand to understand your objectives, interests, and target stakeholders.

Benefits include:

Pitching opportunity at the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot (limited slots)
International promotion of your presence through HCH channels
Representation by the HCH team throughout the event
Promotion of your organization and solutions to relevant stakeholders
Facilitation and collection of relevant leads, contacts, and partnership opportunities aligned with your business interests
Report on opportunities identified during the event

Ideal for organizations seeking visibility, connections, and market insights without attending the event in person.

Join us to expand your network, showcase your expertise, and unlock new opportunities. Get in touch through freek.vaneijk@hollandcircularhotspot.nl or +31651080847 for questions related to this mission.

Interested in joining?

Complete the Expression of Interest form by 15 September 2026, and we will send you the detailed participation flyer, including package options, benefits, and fee structure information.

Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026 - Expression of Interest

Fill out the form below to receive terms and conditions on participating in the event as well as the application form that includes our program and fee structure. For any questions, please write to: info@hollandcircularhotspot.nl

Expression of interest to present at the Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026 Event.

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Terms and Conditions for Speakers / Participants at a Circular Hotspot event through Holland Circular Hotspot(Required)

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1. Holland Circular Hotspot's Role and Reserved Opportunities

As the global coordinator of the Circular Hotspot Network, Holland Circular Hotspot has reserved a limited number of participation opportunities at Hotspot events to promote and showcase organisations, that benefit from the preferential conditions given to Holland Circular Hotspot Partners.

Holland Circular Hotspot is not the direct organiser of local Hotspot events and is not end responsible for the final programme, sessions, moderation, event delivery or quality of the locally organised event. These aspects remain the responsibility of the local organiser.

2. Participation Fee

As global coordinator of Hotspot Events, Holland Circular Hotspot has reserved a limited number of spots at Hotspot as a placeholder for the promotion of its network partners. By applying via Holland Circular Hotspot, a discounted fee applies. The participant's contractual relationship regarding its registration is therefore with Holland Circular Hotspot. All fees are exclusive of VAT. Any bank charges or transaction costs are borne by the participant.

The registration fee via Holland Circular Hotspot covers only the items explicitly stated in the registration offer.

Travel, accommodation, meals, visas, insurance, local transport and other personal expenses are not included in the registration fee.

The registration fee covers one participant only. Additional participants may attend and will be charged at an additional participation fee. Additional participants must be registered in advance.

3. Travel and Logistics

As stated above, participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation and local transportation. Holland Circular Hotspot and the local organiser do not arrange or cover these costs and are not responsible for providing individual travel or accommodation recommendations.

4. Payment Deadline

Registration is confirmed only after full payment of the applicable fee has been received.

If payment is not received by the specified deadline, Holland Circular Hotspot reserves the right to release the allocated speaking or exhibition slot.

5. Non-Attendance / Cancellation

If the company or its nominated speaker decides not to attend the event, the registration fee is non-refundable. The participant may nominate a replacement.

6. Force Majeure

Holland Circular Hotspot and/or the local organiser shall not be liable for delays, changes, postponement or cancellation of the event due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, extreme weather, pandemics, government restrictions, strikes, travel disruptions, technical failures or other unforeseen events.

In the event of cancellation due to force majeure in the country where the event is organised, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. Travel, accommodation, visa, insurance and other related costs remain the participant's responsibility.

7. Change of Speaker

Any changes to the nominated speaker must be communicated to Holland Circular Hotspot in advance and within the specified deadline. Replacement speakers are subject to approval by Holland Circular Hotspot and/or the local organiser.

8. Speaking Slot and Programme Format

Holland Circular Hotspot, together with the local organiser, will determine the most appropriate placement and format for the participant's contribution within the programme. Depending on the programme and event format, the participant may be invited to contribute through a presentation, pitch, panel discussion or another appropriate format. The final speaking format, duration and programme slot will be communicated to the participant in advance.

9. Programme Changes

Holland Circular Hotspot and the local organiser reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the event programme, including changes to the schedule, speaking format, speakers, venue or other programme elements. Participants will be informed of significant changes as soon as reasonably possible.

10. Event Cancellation by the Organiser

If the event is cancelled by Holland Circular Hotspot or the local organiser after the signing of the contract and 6 months before the initially announced date, the registration fee will be refunded. If the vent is cancelled shorter than 6 weeks before the intially announce date 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. Holland Circular Hotspot and the local organiser are not responsible for any travel, accommodation, visa, insurance or other costs incurred by the participant in connection with the event.

11. Speaker Content and Responsibility

The participating organisation is responsible for ensuring that all information and materials provided or presented are accurate, lawful and original, and that the contribution provides substantive value to the audience. Participants must not disclose confidential information belonging to third parties or use materials that infringe the intellectual property, copyright or other rights of third parties. The participant shall indemnify and hold harmless Holland Circular Hotspot against third-party claims arising from infringement or unlawful content supplied by the participant. Holland Circular Hotspot does not guarantee any business outcomes.

12. Marketing and Branding

By registering, the company agrees that its company name, logo, speaker name, company description and relevant information about its participation may be included in the event programme and used in public event-related communications and promotional materials by Holland Circular Hotspot and local organiser.

13. Photography, Video and Recordings

Participants acknowledge that photographs, audio recordings and video recordings may be made during the event and may be used by Holland Circular Hotspot and local organiser for reporting, archival, educational and promotional purposes.

14. Representation by Holland Circular Hotspot

Where agreed in advance, Holland Circular Hotspot may represent the participating organisation at a Hotspot event on its behalf. The agreed speaking opportunity or booth presence, as applicable, is guaranteed, subject to the agreed event arrangements. The specific speaking format, duration and programme placement will depend on availability and alignment with the local organiser.

A preparation call will be arranged to align on the organisation's objectives, key messages and required information. The organisation is responsible for providing all necessary materials, presentations and information by the agreed deadline.

Holland Circular Hotspot will make reasonable efforts to represent and promote the organisation in the best possible way but does not guarantee any specific exposure, business opportunities, contacts or other outcomes.

Holland Circular Hotspot acts solely as an event representative and does not enter into agreements or make commercial commitments on behalf of the organisation. The organisation remains responsible for the accuracy, legality and intellectual property rights of all materials and information provided.

15. Visa Responsibility

Participants who require a visa are responsible for determining the applicable requirements and obtaining the necessary visa in sufficient time before the event. Failure to obtain a visa, or delays or refusal in obtaining a visa, does not entitle the participant to a refund of the registration fee.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to participation shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands, without prejudice to any mandatory jurisdiction rules. Dutch law applies.

Privacy Policy(Required)

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Privacy statement:
At Holland Circular Hotspot, we believe that a thorough transformation is needed in the way we work and produce, but also in the way we design, learn, invest and buy. That is why we connect the global circular community by inspiring companies, knowledge institutes and governments to start new collaborations and create circular business opportunities together. Holland Circular Hotspot considers the personal privacy of its partners, implementers, as well as of other relations and visitors of the website important.
That is why Holland Circular Hotspot handles your personal data carefully. Stichting Holland Circular Hotspot is located at BlueCity (Maasboulevard 100
3063 NS Rotterdam,The Netherlands)
1. WHEN WE PROCESS PERSONAL DATA
When you register or register for one of our products, services or activities, you sign up for a newsletter, participate in a meeting, use our digital services, contact Holland Circular Hotspot or use our services in a different way , the personal data provided by you are recorded and processed under the responsibility of Holland Circular Hotspot.
2. WHAT DATA WE ARE PROCESSING
We process the following data:
- your registration details: these are the data that we ask you to fill in when registering for our newsletter or activities, such as name, gender, e-mail address, employer / organization name and type of organization.
3. WITH WHAT OBJECTIVE WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We process your personal data:
- for the realization and execution of an agreement, for example to deliver the products, services or information you have chosen;
- if you have purchased a paid service or product, to invoice; to send you newsletters, surveys and other notifications; to improve the products and services of Holland Circular Hotspot and to better attune it to your use or your interests; to comply with legal obligations.
- Holland Circular Hotspot only uses your personal data for the purposes for which you have provided it to us, unless you have explicitly given permission for the use of your personal data for other purposes.
4. WHEN WE PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES
Holland Circular Hotspot only provides your personal data to other parties in the following cases:
- for the execution of the requested services;
- if the data is public;
- if Holland Circular Hotspot is required by law and regulations to provide certain information.
5. LINKS TO WEBSITES OF THIRD PARTIES
If you visit the website of a third party via the website or other services or products of Holland Circular Hotspot, the conditions and privacy rules of the relevant third party apply. Holland Circular Hotspot does not monitor the activities of such websites or third parties and is not liable for the content, privacy, security and regulations of the websites to which Holland Circular Hotspot links. Holland Circular Hotspot therefore advises you to familiarize yourself with the privacy conditions, security and regulations of the third party before you provide them with (personal) information.
For the Futureproof.community another privacy statement applies that you can find here.
6. HOW YOU CAN WITHDRAW YOUR PERMISSION
If you no longer wish to receive marketing and promotional messages about our products and services or general news items by e-mail, you can unsubscribe (opt-out) by following the instructions included in each e-mail, or send a message to info@hollandcircularhotspot.nl. We will comply with this within a period of 4 weeks after receiving your request.
7. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to view your personal data and the right to request correction, deletion or transfer of your personal data. You also have the right to object to the processing of your data.
If you want to know which personal data of your Holland Circular Hotspot is processed, you can make a written request for access. We will handle your request within 4 weeks of receipt.
You can view your personal data collected by Holland Circular Hotspot and have it amended if desired by sending a request to: info@hollandcircularhotspot.nl. We will respond to your request within 4 weeks.
Holland Circular Hotspot may ask you to prove your identity if you submit requests for inspection or change.
If you do not agree with the way in which Holland Circular Hotspot deals with your personal data, you can submit a complaint to the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority).
8. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA
Holland Circular Hotspot stores your personal data as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned above or to comply with statutory (storage) obligations.
How do we deal with messages of weak spots in the security of our systems
If you have found a weak spot in one of our systems, we would like to hear this so that we can take measures as soon as possible. We would like to work with you to better protect our customers and our systems. Mail your findings to info@hollandcircularhotspot.nl. Do not abuse the problem by, for example, downloading more data than is necessary to prove the leak or to view, delete or modify data from third parties. Do not share the problem with others until it is resolved.
9. MODIFICATION OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
Holland Circular Hotspot has the right to change its Privacy Statement. If substantive changes are made, we will make this known via the website www.hollandcircularhotspot.nl or one of the other websites managed by Holland Circular Hotspot. Furthermore, as a user, we will ask you for a statement of approval with the amended Privacy Statement. If you do not want to agree or go, your user account will be blocked and / or canceled by Holland Circular Hotspot.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, you can contact: info@hollandcircularhotspot.nl.
(Read the full privacy statement here: https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/privacy-statement/)