The Circular Valley Convention will return on 11 and 12 March 2026, bringing decision-makers and circular economy practitioners back to Düsseldorf and the Areal Böhler. Following its debut in March 2025, which gathered more than 100 exhibitors and 200 speakers, the 2026 edition again combines a specialist conference, a practice-oriented expo and targeted networking. Four global companies, BASF, Bayer, Evonik and Henkel, are confirmed as co-hosts. Together with additional partners, they underline a cross-industry and cross-sector approach to circularity and signal support for solution-driven collaboration across value chains. The program highlights circular value creation throughout the product life cycle, from design and material selection to digital applications and recycling technologies. Registration for exhibitors and partners is open to companies, start-ups, research institutions and NGOs that aim to present solutions in the expo area or on the conference stage. The ticket shop is also open, with a super early bird discount available until 30 September 2025 and reduced rates for start-ups and NGOs.
Co-hosts and program contributions
As co-hosts and early movers in the circular economy, BASF, Bayer, Evonik and Henkel will contribute through exhibition stands, best practice examples in the expo area and expert content with high-profile speakers on the conference stages.
Dr. Holger Weintritt, Head of Pharmaceuticals Product Supply, Bayer AG, said: "The circular economy is the key to a sustainable future, and at Bayer we are actively committed to developing innovative solutions that both conserve resources and minimise our environmental footprint. The Circular Valley Convention 2026 offers a valuable opportunity to come together with other thought leaders to explore new approaches and actively drive the transformation towards a circular economy. Only through collaboration and the exchange of best practices can we master the challenges of the future".
Frank Meyer, CSVP R&D & Sustainability Henkel Consumer Brands, added: "The Circular Valley Convention is a unique platform to connect ideas, talent, and industries, dimensions of strategic relevance for Henkel. By connecting science, industry, and partners across the value chain, we can accelerate scalable solutions that drive the circular economy, sustainable growth and lasting impact."
Conference, expo and networking bring concrete solutions
The convention’s format combines a high-calibre conference with practical demonstrations and networking to facilitate dialogue and cooperation. The agenda focuses on actionable approaches to circular value creation, cross-industry collaboration and innovation across the entire life cycle. Topics explicitly include design for circularity, material use strategies, digital applications that enable transparency and efficiency, as well as recycling technologies that close loops. This mix is intended to promote exchange between business, science, politics and civil society, with the goal of translating concepts into scalable solutions.
Registration and tickets
Exhibitor and partner registration is open for companies, start-ups, research institutions and NGOs wishing to present their circular economy solutions in the expo area or on the conference stage at CVC 2026. The ticket shop offers discounted early bird tickets, super early bird discount, offer valid until 30 September 2025, and reduced tickets for start-ups and NGOs.
