Conference: RETech Circular Economy GCC Forum

📅 Date: 15 December 2026

🕒 Time: 09:00 – 18:00

📍 Location: VKU Forum, Invalidenstraße 91, 10115 Berlin, Germany

🌐 Event Language: English

Topic

How to Create a Circular Economy Around Waste Management: A Dialogue with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are accelerating their economic transformation and sustainability ambitions. At the same time, rising waste volumes and growing demand for resources are increasing the need for modern waste management and circular economy systems – and for viable solutions that connect policy, finance, technology, and implementation.

Germany offers proven expertise across the entire waste value chain, from strategy, regulation, and planning to collection, sorting, recycling, resource recovery, technology deployment, and project implementation. The RETech Circular Economy GCC Forum provides a platform to connect this experience with the perspectives, needs, and market knowledge of stakeholders from the GCC region.

Representatives from government, public authorities, industry, finance, academia, and research will discuss current developments, financing structures, pathways beyond landfilling, and the conditions required for successful projects. Company pitches, workshops, and networking will enable participants to discover innovative solutions, deepen contacts, and identify opportunities for future cooperation, project development, and business partnerships.

What to Expect

Opening session with representatives from BMUKN, RETech, and international partners
Keynote message on circular economy and international cooperation
Expert presentation on financing models for waste and circular economy projects
Panel discussions on landfill diversification and project implementation Interactive workshops and stakeholder exchange
Technology pitches from industry leaders

Who Should Attend?

Government representatives, ministries, environmental authorities, municipalities, and public waste management organisations from Germany and the GCC region
Companies, technology providers, and solution providers in waste management, recycling, resource recovery, and the circular economy
Investors, financial institutions, development organisations, and partners supporting sustainable infrastructure and circular economy projects
Business associations, chambers of commerce, and trade and investment promotion organisations
Universities, research institutions, innovation stakeholders, and circular economy experts

Why Attend?

Understand the latest developments in circular economy and waste management across Germany and the GCC region.
Hear directly from policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and international experts.
Discover innovative technologies, financing approaches, and implementation models.
Exchange knowledge and best practices with key stakeholders from both regions.
Build strategic contacts and explore opportunities for cooperation, project development, and business.
Position your expertise and solutions within the German-GCC dialogue.

Cost & Registration

Registration is now open.

Participation is free of charge. Attendance is limited and registration is required.

Agenda & Event Brochure

Download the event brochure to explore the full agenda and key information about the conference.

RETech Circular Economy Forum 2026 – Brochure (EN)

Official Support

Funding for the implementation of the event has been applied for from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). The funding decision is still pending.