Finland to showcase circular solutions at World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels

Finland will feature prominently at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in mid-April. A leading country in circular economy, Finland will showcase circular economy innovations and cooperation models. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will participate in this super week of circular economy.

WCEF is the world’s leading event for decision-makers, companies, experts and investors. It will be organised by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, in Brussels on 15–18 April 2024.

Finland’s expo stand to feature innovations and invite cooperation

The theme of Finland’s expo stand at WCEF will be ‘Local Solutions Are Born Here’. The stand invites visitors to discover circular economy innovations and build cooperation with Finnish actors.

“We welcome everyone to our stand to learn about Finnish expertise and solutions. We are especially looking forward to meeting circular economy companies and projects attending WCEF to explore opportunities for cooperation,” says Anne Vasara, Finnish Ambassador for Circular Economy and Green Transition.

The stand will showcase circular business solutions, the role of the public sector in the circular economy transition, innovation ecosystems and the materials revolution.

Tools for circular economy transition

The elements for success in the circular economy and public-private partnerships are Finland’s topics at an Accelerator Session hosted by Nordic Circular Hotspot(Link to another website.) on Wednesday 17 April. The event will highlight circular economy expertise of the Nordic countries.

At the session, regions and companies will provide examples of innovative circular solutions that have been implemented in close cooperation between the public and private sectors.

“We will explain the formula for well-functioning innovation ecosystems at the session, so that other cities and regions could gain inspiration and access to tools for the circular economy transition in their area,” says Simo Karetie, Project Manager for Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Valley.

Join the forum online, side events also in Brussels

You can join the World Circular Economy Forum online on 15–16 April 2024. Registration is required and available at the WCEF website.(Link to another website.)

You can participate in the Accelerator Session organised by Finland and in the full-day Nordic Circular Hotspot event both remotely and in person in Brussels. Advance registration(Link to another website.) is available at the event website.

The programme and registration for all Accelerator Sessions organised in conjunction with WCEF are available at the WCEF website. (Link to another website.)

The programmes for the Finnish expo stand and Acceleration Session have been developed in cooperation between the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Business Finland, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the development company Posintra, the Regional Councils of Häme, Pirkanmaa, Päijät-Häme, Helsinki-Uusimaa and Southwest Finland, and Business Tampere, Circular Pirkanmaa, Turku University of Applied Sciences and the cities of Turku and Paimio.