World circular economy forum – Japan 2018
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan and Sitra are proud to host the 2nd World Circular Economy Forum in Yokohama, Japan on 22-24 October 2018. WCEF presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and will bring together 1,000 key thinkers and doers from around the world.
The World Circular Economy Forum 2018 consists of 17 plenary and parallel sessions showcasing the world’s best circular economy solutions for business, cities and finance. Three days of discussions, networking and side events.
As part of the programme, there will be a session dedicated to “Circular economy for plastics” on Tuesday the 23rd October.
Monday 22 October
11:00 |
Doors open |
12:00 |
WCEF2018 Grand OpeningCircular Visions towards 2050 |
13:30 |
Break |
14:30 |
Parallel SessionsAccelerating the Circular Economy in CitiesCircular Finance and Impact InvestmentBuilding a Sound-Material Cycle Society: Learnings from JapanUnlocking the 4th Industrial Revolution Technology Potential in Accelerating the Circular Economy |
16:00 |
Break |
16:30 |
PlenarySocial, Environmental, and Economic Benefits from Circular Economy in Developing Countries |
18:15 |
Evening reception |
Tuesday 23 October
8:00 |
Doors open |
9:00 |
PlenaryCircular Lifestyles and Consumer Solutions |
10:30 |
Break |
11:00 |
Parallel SessionsEducation for the Circular EconomyGlobal Value-Chains and Circular TradeCircular Economy for PlasticsShowcasing Circular Business Solutions |
12:30 |
Networking lunch |
14:00 |
Parallel SessionsCircular Economy’s Frontier of KnowledgeMobility Revolution and Future Transportation for the Circular EconomySustainable Consumption: a Driver for Circular Economy and Climate BenefitsCircular Economy and Rural Development |
15:30 |
Break |
16:00 |
WCEF2018 Grand FinaleCommitments and International Co-operation for the Circular Economy |
17:30 |
End of WCEF2018 |
For more information please visit the link.