European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2026

European Recycling Conference 2026 — Madrid

The 8th European Recycling Conference (ERC) heads to IFEMA Madrid in 2026, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers and innovators at a decisive moment for Europe’s circular transition.

With the spotlight on the upcoming Circular Economy Act, this year’s conference will focus on one central question: how do we deliver circularity in practice? Discussions will explore the policy, market and industrial conditions needed to turn Europe’s circular ambitions into measurable results across value chains.

Beyond the policy debate, networking will take centre stage. ERC 2026 is designed as a high-impact meeting point where recyclers, manufacturers, EU officials and market analysts can connect, exchange intelligence and build partnerships that move the sector forward. From curated networking moments to informal exchanges throughout the day, participants will benefit from unmatched opportunities to expand their European network.

Join us in Madrid for one of the year’s key gatherings for the recycling value chain — where policy meets business, and connections turn into action.

ERC 2026 is co-organised with our founding member from Spain, FER, as part of , which will bring together more than 400 participants and 220 exhibitors from the recovery and recycling sector.

It also has the support of 14 media outlets.

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10 JUNE MADRID

9:15-10:00 Registration

10:00-10:20 Opening remarks by FER & Recycling Europe

10:20-11:30 Unlocking the Circular Economy Act: From the Single Market to Stronger Demand for Recycled Materials

· Daniel Montalvo, Head of Unit Circular Economy and clean industry, European Environment Agency

· Luis Planas, Member of Cabinet of Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy

· Tess Pozzi, Head of Public Affairs, Derichebourg

· José Martin, REPACAR

· EPR representative (TBC)

11:30-12:30 Coffee Break

12:30-12:50 Sponsor Keynote

12:50-13:50 Made in EU and green/circular preferences in public procurement

· Enrique Garcia John, Joint Research Center, European Commission

· Beatriz Castillo, Deputy Director of Waste Development, VEOLIA

· Daniel Schockmann, Public Affairs, Regupol

· Par Larshans, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ragn Sells

· Metals Industry representative (TBC)

13:50 -14:00 Concluding remarks

14:00-16:00 Lunch

Moderated by Mercedes Martin, the event will offer simultaneous English–Spanish interpretation.

A gala dinner will follow at 20:00 at La Quinta del Jarama (Madrid), included in the ticket price.

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