Circular Economy For Climate and Environment (CECE) Conference 2026

CECE stands as an annual international conference, spanning diverse disciplines from fundamental to applied research encompassing policies, technologies, and community education concerning the circular economy, climate change, and the environment. The conference's thematic scope extends across circular economy applications in water, energy, environment, waste, resource recovery, and climate change, among other pertinent areas. This conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform, bringing together researchers from academia, industries, government, and NGOs on a global scale. It facilitates the exchange of research findings, covering both foundational principles and practical applications. Notably, CECE aims to foster networks among researchers, nurturing international collaborations that drive innovation and progress in circular economy, climate change, and environmental research. Distinguished plenary and keynote speakers, representing academia, industry, and government, will grace the conference, providing valuable insights and perspectives. Conference also presents a unique opportunity for both industries, academics, or individuals to vie for recognition in various CECE Award categories. For those eager to participate, key conference dates are outlined below. Join us as we explore the frontiers of knowledge and collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for a circular economy, climate resilience, and environmental well-being.

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Conference Themes

• Circular nutrients

• Circular plastics

• Circular water

• Circular construction 

• Environmental impact of circular economy

• Circular mining and Rare Earth Elements

• Battery recycling

• Circular AI

• Circular policies and regulations

• Circular bioeconomy and bioecology

• Micro circular economy

• Circular energy

• Circular - Other

Who should attend

• Academic researchers

• Industry researchers

• Government officials

• Non-government organisations

Key dates

• Abstract submission open: 29 October 2025

• Abstract submission is only open for poster submissions- deadline 28 August 2026

• Abstract notification:  1 July 2026

• Speaker registration deadline: 14 August 2026

• Early bird registration deadline: 14 August 2026

• Welcome reception: 23 September 2026

• Conference: 24 - 25 September 2026

Call for Abstract is now open!

  Please submit via website:   https://www.nicecece.org/call-...

Registration fees:    

Early bird (deadline: 14 August 2026):

• Full registration & gala dinner - $950

• Student registration & gala dinner - $550

• Single day registration - $550

Standard:  

• Full registration & gala dinner - $1150

• Student registration & gala dinner - $750

• Single day registration - $750

Gala dinner only - $120

*All registration fees are in Australian Dollar and include GST.

Sponsorship

For sponsorship opportunity, please click this link: https://www.nicecece.org/regis... or contact the CECE organisers at info@nicecece.org

• Platinum sponsor: >$5,000 (2 free registrations)

• Gold sponsor: 3,000 (1 free registration)

• Silver sponsor: 2,000

• Bronze sponsor: 1,000

Contact us

• Conference Email: info@nicecece.org  

• Dr Ibrahim El Saliby: Ibrahim.ElSaliby@uts.edu.au

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