17 Jun
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
De Kas, Woerden
Utrecht
The Circular Manufacturing Industry Annual Event 2026 brings together entrepreneurs, experts, and partners from the manufacturing industry who are working toward a future-proof and circular economy. In an industry where the transition is challenging and does not happen on its own, the event offers insights into current developments, practical examples, and concrete action plans.
Visitors will gain insight into trends, regulations, and the path to a future-proof business, and hear from entrepreneurs who are building circular solutions that create value, step by step. The event is focused on sharing knowledge, strengthening collaboration, and accelerating the circular transition in practice.
We’ll be sharing more details soon about the program, the speakers, and the special themed sessions at the annual event.
The Annual Event is intended for entrepreneurs and professionals in the manufacturing industry who are (or wish to) work toward circular business practices. Policymakers, supply chain partners, research institutions, and other stakeholders contributing to the transition to a circular manufacturing industry are also warmly welcome.
Ready to take the next step toward a future-proof manufacturing industry? Now is the time to get on board.
The circular transition places significant demands on companies. New business models, different partnerships, and investing in an uncertain environment—it’s not the easiest path. At the same time, both the pressure and the momentum are growing: raw materials are becoming scarcer, regulations are tightening, and customers have higher expectations.
That is precisely why we are coming together for the Annual Event. Be inspired by entrepreneurs who are already taking action and discover what actually works. Companies that, through a process of learning, are developing solutions that deliver value for both their organization and the supply chain. Think of topics such as digitization and product passports, new or evolving business models like remanufacturing, and guiding initiatives such as the ongoing roadmap processes.
We’ll delve into the path toward future-proof product lines and explore the trends and themes that will shape the manufacturing industry in the coming years. And perhaps even more importantly: you’ll meet others who are grappling with the same questions and ambitions.
1:00 PM Doors open
1:30 PM Plenary opening session begins
2:30 PM Break
2:45 PM Breakout sessions, round 1
4:00 PM Breakout sessions, round 2
5:00 PM Plenary closing session
5:30 PM Networking reception
6:30 PM End
The Circular Manufacturing Industry Annual Event is organized by the Circular Manufacturing Industry Foundation, RVO, and Circonnect.
RegistrationThe Circular Manufacturing Industry Implementation Program works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy within the manufacturing industry. Developing knowledge and technology, as well as scaling up to as many companies as possible, is central to this. A circular manufacturing industry creates economic opportunities in the areas of service, reuse, repair and recycling.
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As a driver of innovation and entrepreneurship, RFO is working with Circonnect in the development of roadmaps for the priority product groups of the manufacturing industry.
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