Circular hotspots
In our mission to connect the global and Dutch- circular economy community, we work together with circular hotspots all over the world. Below you find an overview of events and news related to these hotspots.
Lagos Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
![Lagos Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KOP03883-scaled-e1705936083519-600x387.jpg)
Lagos launched Africa's Circular Economy 2023
Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023
Lagos, Nigeria | 26th until 27th of July 2023
![Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nupo-deyon-daniel-9ySEZ-ugtJA-unsplash-scaled-e1689590604887-600x420.jpg)
The first-ever Circular Economy Hotspot in Africa
Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023
![Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-12-at-09.52.32-1-e1686747619680-600x418.jpeg)
A recap of the WCEF2023 in Helsinki, Finland
World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024
![World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yeo-khee-eac7wvnBhkA-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
WCEF2024 will take place in Brussels, Belgium.
Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy
![Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/D26268-0136-600x400.jpg)
New partnership to accelerate circular economy transition in Ireland
The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia
![The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mikita-karasiou-ev8o2gcdJK0-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
CE Hotspot movement will go to Slovenia in 2025!
Learnings: How hubs can drive sustainable development and innovation in the African continent?
![Learnings: How hubs can drive sustainable development and innovation in the African continent?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/african-boy-scaled-e1684506431965-600x596.jpeg)
Read the report 'Circular Economy Hubs Drive African Sustainability'
Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!
![Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/europe-4689510_1920-600x400.jpg)
European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 intention
Circular Hotspots of the World: Driving the Global Movement
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![Circular Hotspots of the World: Driving the Global Movement](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-event-scaled-e1683102366394-600x783.gif)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session
Africa's Circular Journey, Unleashing the Power of Circular Economy Hubs
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![Africa's Circular Journey, Unleashing the Power of Circular Economy Hubs](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wcef-02-1-e1682506677163-600x533.png)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session
The Local Approach: Interregional Collaboration for a Circular Built Environment
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![The Local Approach: Interregional Collaboration for a Circular Built Environment](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3-e1682420671139-600x578.png)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session
The Netherlands at WCEF2023 in Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland | 30th of May until 2nd of June 2023
![The Netherlands at WCEF2023 in Helsinki](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wcef2023-1-600x338.webp)
NL visit to Finland and World Circular Economy Forum
ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience
![ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_3345-2-600x529.jpg)
ECESP 2023 Annual Conference in Brussels, Feb. 27-28
Week of Circular Economy workshop: 'Serious game circular value chain'
The Hague NL | 9th until 9th of February 2023
![Week of Circular Economy workshop: 'Serious game circular value chain'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ScenCi_Game_Material_Pack_1-600x400.webp)
Get to know more about circular business models
Circular Economy Hotspot Dublin 2023
Dublin | 29th of May until 1st of June 2023
![Circular Economy Hotspot Dublin 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-lucian-potlog-3566187-600x400.jpg)
How to align policy, citizen engagement, innovation & collaboration with CE
Annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference
Hybrid | 27th until 28th of February 2023
![Annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/news_ecesp_Feb23.jpeg)
CE: A driver for sustainable recovery, strategic autonomy and resilience
HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022
![HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TomasMutsaers_HCH_008-600x400.jpg)
The Dutch HCH network gathered at celebration of new office
C-Bèta - Circular Hotspot
![C-Bèta - Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/C-Be╠Cta-5778-480x320-2.jpeg)
A circular economy incubator at Schiphol Trade Park
Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative
![Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1663666824638-600x399.jpg)
The "Transform to Zero' initiative was presented during the event.
Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?
![Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/HCH-MoU-EU-hotspots-600x450.jpg)
Host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024
![Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-14.40.40-600x583.png)
Expression of interest for CE Hotspot 2024
Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer
![Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cramer-Speech-e1657636993692-600x366.png)
Follow Jacqueline Cramer during her Australia visit
Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'
![Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1655475285798-600x337.jpeg)
Face-to-face discussion on circular plastics in Latin America
Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide
![Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Freek-Interview-600x428.jpg)
Freek van Eijk interviewed by Prague-based magazine Ecoista
Circular Week 2022
Poland | 3rd until 6th of October 2022
![Circular Week 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/WhatsApp-Image-2022-06-01-at-12.08.29-PM.jpeg)
Save the date for the fifth-anniversary edition of the Circular Week!
EU Green Deal 2022
online | 30th of May until 5th of June 2022
![EU Green Deal 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-24-at-15.24.46-600x406.png)
Discover what’s on the agenda at the EU Green Week 2022 conference
Advancing circular trade: Next steps for the EU and its partners
Online | Brussels, Belgium | 31st of May 2022
![Advancing circular trade: Next steps for the EU and its partners](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/shane-rounce-DNkoNXQti3c-unsplash-e1653398154936-600x588.jpeg)
Launch of a new policy report on CE cooperation
#EUCircularTalk 2022: Measuring Circularity
Online | 17th of May 2022
![#EUCircularTalk 2022: Measuring Circularity](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Measuring-circular-procurement_comp-e1651578964504-600x317.png)
A webinar session and sharing knowledge on measuring circular procurement.
Seminar Prosperkolleg: EU Circular Economy Action Plan on Plastics
Online | 5th of May 2022
![Seminar Prosperkolleg: EU Circular Economy Action Plan on Plastics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Perpetual-plastics-1-600x504.jpg)
Dedicated monthly seminar to listen to exciting lectures on circular topics
Nordic Circular Summit 2022
Stockholm, Sweden & Online | 22nd until 24th of November 2022
![Nordic Circular Summit 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screenshot-2022-04-22-at-16.51.55-600x414.png)
Learn more about circular opportunities in the Nordic region from the event
Circular City Week 2022 in New York
New York, USA | 2nd until 8th of May 2022
![Circular City Week 2022 in New York](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/new-york.jpg)
The biggest circular economy festival in the USA!
Trade Mission to Hungary and Slovakia on Circular Construction and Recycling
Budapest and Bratislava | 28th until 30th of June 2022
![Trade Mission to Hungary and Slovakia on Circular Construction and Recycling](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-timi-keszthelyi-2350351-scaled-e1667205687281-600x588.jpg)
Discover opportunities on construction and recycling in Hungary & Slovakia!
Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy
![Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-12-at-2.44.58-PM-600x400.jpeg)
Czech and Dutch Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
![Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/team1-800x534-1-600x401.jpeg)
Join our team! Apply before April 30th
Webinar on Water Management in Nigeria
Online | 6th of April 2022
![Webinar on Water Management in Nigeria](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screenshot-2022-04-04-at-11.33.01-600x595.png)
A part of six webinar series on maximizing the value of water in Nigeria
Grand Launching of Czech Circular Hotspot
Campus Hybernská, Prague | 12th of April 2022
![Grand Launching of Czech Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-jéshoots-126292-600x400.jpg)
New Circular Hotspot in Eastern Europe!
Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE
![Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_8919-scaled-e1647437121987-600x271.jpeg)
A new partnership to accelerate the international circular transition
NL Trade Mission to Belgium - Circular Infrastructure and Construction
Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and/or Leuven | 19th until 20th of May 2022
![NL Trade Mission to Belgium - Circular Infrastructure and Construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lilartsy-5ivJSXgZigY-unsplash-scaled-e1632307163808-600x484.jpg)
Explore circular infrastructure businesses with Minister Schreinemacher
WCEF2022
Kigali, Rwanda & Online | 6th until 8th of December 2022
![WCEF2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WCEF-2022-600x338.png)
For the first time, World Circular Economy Forum will be hosted in Africa!
Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer
![Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jacqueline-600x440.png)
How to build a global circular future: takeaways from Jacqueline Cramer
From Ambition to Action– Roadmaps towards circularity
online | 2nd of February 2022
![From Ambition to Action– Roadmaps towards circularity](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ac-almelor-9HiCRY11-CI-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
Circular experiences from the Netherlands, the Nordics, and Germany!
Circular Economy Hotspot 2022 in Bottrop
Bottrop, Germany | 12th until 14th of September 2022
![Circular Economy Hotspot 2022 in Bottrop](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-07-12-at-15.48.43-600x351.png)
The Circular Economy Hotspot is coming to North Rhine-Westphalia, Bottrop!
2022 Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference
1st until 2nd of March 2022
![2022 Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/lgioaqyrp5bqlrwoey2s-600x337.webp)
The main gathering of the European Circular Economy community
Presenting Europe's circular economy to the world - an international conversation at the World Expo in Dubai
![Presenting Europe's circular economy to the world - an international conversation at the World Expo in Dubai](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1C6A1659-600x400.jpg)
Europe’s work for the transition to the circular economy in Expo 2020 Dubai
Israel - Netherlands Circular Economy Forum
online | 26th of January 2022
![Israel - Netherlands Circular Economy Forum](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FHwkGfdXsAA9tD0-e1641481457437-600x485.jpeg)
Collaborations for Circular Building & Infrastructure
Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo
![Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dubai-SM-600x314.png)
Circular Europe Days at the Dubai EXPO
Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework
![Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Morning-Session-e1638357910455-600x307.png)
Representatives presented their experiences in circular economy
The Circular Opportunity: African Stories Launch
online | 23rd of November 2021
![The Circular Opportunity: African Stories Launch](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-photo-4715451-e1643332463166-600x558.jpeg)
An application that combines fun and education in Africa
The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!
![The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Schermafbeelding-2021-11-17-om-13.15.14-600x335.png)
Historic decision on the organisation of the CE Hotspot event in 2023
Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland
![Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mazovia-e1636638112550-600x529.jpeg)
Dutch conference within the framework of Circular Week
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration
![Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6-600x450.jpeg)
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023
![Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3761509-600x450.jpg)
Call for hosting the Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 opens
Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos
![Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PAT_8282-600x400.jpg)
Discover the circular transition of Nigeria!
#EUCircularTalks: The role of Network Governance and circular economy hubs in the EU circular transition
online | 11th of October 2021
![#EUCircularTalks: The role of Network Governance and circular economy hubs in the EU circular transition](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pexels-pixabay-163064-600x400.jpg)
The #EUCircularTalks on the role of network governance and circular economy
Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos (CBPL)
online | 5th of October 2021
![Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos (CBPL)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/africa-600x601.png)
Lagos platform initiative brings various stakeholders together
World Resource Forum 2021
12th until 14th of October 2021
![World Resource Forum 2021](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-pixabay-235615-600x400.jpg)
"A Green Deal for Sustainable Resources."
MAZOVIA CIRCULAR CONGRESS
online, Warsaw | 15th of October 2021
![MAZOVIA CIRCULAR CONGRESS](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screenshot-2021-09-06-at-22.42.04-600x360.png)
The biggest international event about circular economy in Poland
Circular Week 2021
Online, Warsaw | 11th until 17th of October 2021
![Circular Week 2021](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CW2021_baner-600x314.jpg)
Series of events and initiatives devoted to circular economy across Europe
New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners
![New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-20-at-11.11.21-600x363.png)
An interview with Freek van Eijk in the brand new Slovenia publication
How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics
![How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Peter-Michel-Heilmann-600x600.jpeg)
Peter Michel Heilmann, Managing Partner at Nordic Circular Hotspot
Renewed webpage on circular tools
![Renewed webpage on circular tools](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/leon-vbxyFxlgpjM-unsplash-1-600x400.jpg)
Find our overview of valuable resources and tools
Circular Economy SMEs across Europe
online | 23rd of April until 9th of November 2022
![Circular Economy SMEs across Europe](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Slogan5.jpg)
Good practices from Barcelona to Bottrop
Circular Hubs across Europe
online | 28th of April 2021
![Circular Hubs across Europe](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/europe-4689510_1920-600x400.jpg)
Circular Hubs across Europe: trends, challenges, and approaches
What is the Circular Economy?
online | 24th of March 2021
![What is the Circular Economy?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/erlend-ekseth-0a5VbkqqFFE-unsplash-600x379.jpg)
Learn the foundations of circularity in design and business
Sharing lessons learnt on governance
![Sharing lessons learnt on governance](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jacqueline-600x440.png)
Invitation to circular hotspots
Launch Circularity Gap Report 2021
online | 26th of January 2021
![Launch Circularity Gap Report 2021](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/marvin-kuhn-KkOqbMChPAU-unsplash-600x601.jpg)
Circular state of the world and key tools for change.
Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)
![Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/eu-cec-stakeholder-platform.jpg)
Collaboration for a European circular economy
Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair
![Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Schermafbeelding-2020-12-18-om-08.46.45-600x403.png)
Watch the highlights of the official event
Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France
![Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IM150316NE004-4B9A1497-1-600x900.jpg)
Report of the online French-Dutch meet-up
Official Launch Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH's Jacqueline Cramer
online | 24th of November 2020
![Official Launch Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH's Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rebekah-litherland-wqoizod906U-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
Hybrid event; join online!
Circular Economy - Global discussion, Brazillian Learning
Online | 27th of October 2020
![Circular Economy - Global discussion, Brazillian Learning](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sergio-souza-tncsQE63ENU-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
Pre-book launch and official WCEF side-event
The role of countries in bridging the climate and circularity gap
online | 12th of November 2020
![The role of countries in bridging the climate and circularity gap](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/farnoosh-abdollahi-vIkABUsLEDY-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Metrics and measurement for nations’ circularity
The Circular Hotspots of the World: Catalysing the circular transition
online | 30th of September 2020
![The Circular Hotspots of the World: Catalysing the circular transition](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ontwerp-zonder-titel2-e1601436964363-600x396.png)
WCEFonline side event
Australia and Waste: A changing mindset
![Australia and Waste: A changing mindset](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Dai-Forterre-600x450.jpeg)
Dutch-Australian efforts for a circular economy
Circular Economy Hotspot Catalonia 2020
online | 19th of November 2020
![Circular Economy Hotspot Catalonia 2020](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/idan-gil-lmUB9C6OurQ-unsplash-600x399.jpg)
Europe's leading circular economy event goes virtual in 2020
An introduction to the African Circular Economy Network
![An introduction to the African Circular Economy Network](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/strejman141000087-600x600.jpg)
Collaboration across continents for accelerating an African CE transition
Circular Economy Hotspot Belgium
Belgium | 18th until 20th of November 2019
![Circular Economy Hotspot Belgium](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Schermafbeelding-2019-08-28-om-12.07.24-e1567008782679-600x471.png)
Discover how the transition towards a CE is taking place in Belgium.
Circular Economy Hotspot Side-Event COP24
EIB Pavilion, Katowice | 7th of December 2018
![Circular Economy Hotspot Side-Event COP24](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/02-dolina-katowice-600x337.jpg)
WCEF side-event