Welcome to the Fachtagung „Kreislaufwirtschaft industriell erleben“!

The conference on industrial circular economy will bring together stakeholders in Aachen on the 1st of December 2026.

Organized jointly by FIR an der RWTH Aachen, Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie, and Circular Valley, the event brings together perspectives and experiences from key projects: TuWAs, TraWeBa, and EDIH Rheinland. As a platform for collaboration, it advances responsible and sustainable circular strategies for industry.

The focus is not on abstract future scenarios, but on practical implementation:

How can circular economy be actively designed in the industrial sector?

Which innovative approaches open up new opportunities for your enterprise?

How can research and industry jointly shape a sustainable value chain?

Application fields: Circular Economy, Industry, Value Chains, Batteries, Digital Innovation, Sustainability

The free, in-person conference combines expert keynotes from eight guest speakers, three parallel interactive workshops, and dedicated networking opportunities.