ACR+ is an international network that supports local and regional authorities in advancing circular economy and sustainable resource management. Its annual flagship event fosters discussion, learning and networking among members and beyond.

It will combine the ACR+ General Assembly with a conference on Bioeconomy and Competitiveness Days: Challenges and Opportunities for Europe, organised by the Government of Navarra and SODENA. 

ACR+ members and guests will have plenty of opportunities for networking and exchanging knowledge with a community dedicated to material resources management and the bioeconomy. 

Day 1 will feature visits to leading bioenergy and synthetic biology facilities, followed by a presentation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and an inspirational speech on how the bioeconomy can benefit European industry.

Day 2 will include a session on regional bioeconomy strategies, a panel discussion on how regions are driving the bioeconomy as well as on challenges and opportunities for companies. In the afternoon, parallel sessions will look at agrifood, biomaterials, and health and cosmetics.

After the ACR+ General Assembly, the ACR+ discussion groups will discuss key topics and future activities. The evening will end with a pub quiz and dinner where ACR+ members and guests can test their circular economy knowledge.

This event will be in English and in person. It will take place in in Pamplona on 17 and 18 June. Register here.