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.

Welcome message from the Chairs

It is an immense pleasure for us to welcome you all to join us at the first international conference on the circular economy for climate and environment (CECE 2025) organised by the University of Technology (UTS), the University of Melbourne (UOM) and the ARC Hub for the Nutrient in a Circular Economy (NiCE) Hub. CECE is an annual international multi-disciplinary conference covering a wide range of topics with themes related to circular economy in water, energy, environment, waste, resource recovery, climate change, etc. The conference provides a platform for the researchers from the academia, industries, government and NGOs globally to come together and share the research works covering both fundamentals and applied research. The conference also is aimed at promoting network among the researchers and foster international collaborations. The conference will feature several eminent plenary and keynote speakers from academia, industry and government. Attractive prizes will be awarded for best young researchers and research student in different categories. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations may be submitted using the links below.

Conference Chairs

Plenary/keynote speakers

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https://www.nicecece.org/plena...

https://www.nicecece.org/keyno...

Conference Themes

Plastic recycling
Circular water
Circular construction
Circular nutrients
Battery recycling
Supply Chain and governance
Unintended consequences
Circular - other

Who should attend

Academic researchers
Industry researchers
Government officials
Non-government organisations

Key dates

Abstract submission open: 03 March 2025
Abstract submission deadline: ~~30 June 2025 Extended to 28 July 2025,~~ Closed
Abstract notification: 15 August 2025
Speaker registration deadline: ~~30 August 2025,~~ Closed
Early bird registration deadline: ~~30 August 2025,~~ Closed
Welcome reception: Sep 22, 2025
Conference: Sep 22 - 24, 2025
Technical tour: Sep 25, 2025

Call for Abstract is now closed

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

Registration fees

Early bird (deadline: 6 Sep 2025):

Full registration & gala dinner - $800
Student registration & gala dinner - $300
Single day registration - $500

Standard:

Full registration & gala dinner - $1100
Student registration & gala dinner - $500
Single day registration - $700

Gala dinner only: $120

Technical tour packages:

Technical Tour package 1 includes Early bird registration, Gala dinner and joining one Technical Tour - $850

Technical Tour package 2 includes EB student registration, Gala dinner and joining one Technical Tour - $350

Technical Tour package 3 includes EB Single day registration and joining one Technical Tour - $550

*All registration fees include GST.

Technical tours - 9am-3pm, Thursday 25th September 2025, starting from UOM, Carlton and returning to UOM

Tour 1: Cleanaway site

Tour 2: South East Water site

https://www.nicecece.org/technical-tours

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
Dr Veera Koskue: veera.koskue@unimelb.edu.au

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