During Circulair Next, a large-scale three-day conference was organized, entirely dedicated to the circular transition. Visitors explored an inspiring program, gained valuable insights from experts and pioneers, and engaged in conversations with professionals from across the entire chain. View the program below.
09:30 - 09:35
Dagvoorzitter at Recycling & Circulair Next
09:35 - 09:50
Onderzoeker Circulaire Economie at Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving
09:50 - 10:10
Afdelingshoofd Circulaire Economie at Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat
10:10 - 10:25
Beleidsadviseur Circulaire Economie at DCMR Milieudienst Rijnmond
10:25 - 10:45
CEO at GeoFluxus
11:10 - 11:50
CEO en Founder at IPR Normag
Public Affairs-adviseur at NVRD
11:50 - 12:10
Directeur Materialen Benelux at Renewi
12:10 - 12:30
Strategie en programma Lead at Verpact
12:30 - 12:55
CEO at GeoFluxus
Afdelingshoofd Circulaire Economie at Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat
12:55 - 13:00
Dagvoorzitter at Recycling & Circulair Next
09:00
09:15
09:30
09:45
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
Tuesday 11 November
The Circular Route: from Ambition to Action
The first day of the conference focuses on chain collaboration to achieve national circular goals. How do we translate policy frameworks into concrete actions and innovations? A selection from the program:
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The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) presents the Integrated Circular Economy Report 2025 in their session: Concrete policy needed to seize circular economy opportunities.Insights from the National Circular Economy Programme.
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DCMR Environmental Protection Agency Rijnmond presents: The Circular Desk: working with entrepreneurs toward more efficient resource use.
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Renewi presents: Circular materials under the motto ‘waste does not exist’.
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GeoFluxus takes the audience into the world of data.
Wednesday 12 November
Towards High-Quality Reuse in Construction
The second conference day is organized by BRBS Recycling, VERAS, and Water Alliance. This day focuses on the construction sector: how can we make high-quality reuse and circular construction solutions scalable and successful? A selection from the program:
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Presentations by Heijmans, Rijkswaterstaat, and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Becker
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Top or Flop panel discussion featuring PS Loop, REKO, and WEEE Nederland
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Presentation of Circular Demolition Project verification certificates by SVMS
Thursday 13 November
International Cooperation
The final day focuses on cross-border collaboration and the international opportunities within the circular economy. A selection from the program:
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Contributions from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW), Rijkswaterstaat, and MetaSus
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RVO presents: Internationalizing the Circular Economy
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The day centers on Ambition, Policy & Cooperation, followed by practical case studies
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A Canadian delegation visits the exhibition to exchange knowledge and real-world examples with the Netherlands
