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CIRCULAR ECONOMY HOTSPOT BUDAPEST

The future economy has already begun

In 2026, the European meeting of the Circular Ecomomy Hotspot will come to Budapest.

The three-day event aims to bring together the frontrunners of the circular economy: companies, innovators, policy makers and thinkers. The series started in Belgium in 2016 and has since been hosted by cities such as Glasgow, Luxembourg, Dublin and Santiago de Chile. For the first time, the prestigious event will be held in Hungary.

The Budapest Hotspot 2026 is Europe’s defining event, focusing on innovation, economic transformation and the opportunities for the transition to a circular economy.

A reception on the first day of the event, conferences and workshops on the second day and site visits on the third day will conclude the programme.

About the event

The European Circular Economy Hotspot is an annual event, which has grown from a gathering first held in the Netherlands in 2016. It is held in a different location every year, with each host region chosen for demonstrating international best practice and innovation in the development of a circular economy.
Previous European hosts have included: Dublin, Bottrop, Catalonia, Belgium, Scotland, Luxembourg and Wales. Collaboration lies at the core of these Hotspot events, offering a unique opportunity to build and strengthen partnerships both within Hungary and internationally—with other nations and regions.
In 2026, the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) and the Hungarian Circular Economy Platform was pleased to host the 2026 European Circular Economy Hotspot.

Have a look at our program summary in the program offer or dive into the details in the program calendar, where you can choose between the events of the exhibition by location and time!