Recycling Europe’s flagship annual event, the European Recycling Conference (ERC), will bring Europe’s recycling industry back to the heart of EU policymaking at a defining moment for the sector.

Join recyclers, policymakers, manufacturers, circular economy experts and industry leaders at Sparks Meeting in Brussels as some of Europe’s biggest circular economy files move from political negotiation to implementation — and attention turns to the markets, investment and industrial conditions needed to make Europe’s circular ambitions work in practice.

ERC 2027 will run across three stages:  

• The Main Stage will run throughout the day, with a programme covering metals, plastics, paper and trade, combining high-level panel discussions with exclusive fireside chats.
• After lunch, ERC will expand to two dedicated Side Stages, running in parallel with the Main Stage and putting the spotlight on tyres and textiles.

At the end of the programme, all three audiences will come back together for a chance to network over a drink, and participants from across Europe’s recycling value chain will be able to continue the conversation.

This conference will take place in person on 18 March 2027. Registration will open soon.