Event Information
Date
May 19-21, 2026
Location
Bologna, Italy
Description
Waste Management Europe 2026
Europe's Leading Circular Economy & Waste Management Conference and Exhibition.
Rapidly scaling up as the premier international platform for the entire waste management, recycling, and circular economy value chain. Coming up for three days for the 5th edition, Waste Management Europe will once again gather policymakers, industry leaders, startups, investors, and institutions, creating an ecosystem of collaboration and innovation to tackle some of the world’s greatest environmental challenges.
From cutting-edge recycling technologies to large-scale waste management and waste-to-energy projects, WME 2026 accelerates positive change, fosters strategic partnerships, and showcases groundbreaking solutions shaping the future of sustainable resource management.
11,000 sqm exhibition floor where innovators, policymakers, municipalities, and industry leaders converge to forge alliances and transform waste into valuable resources
Connecting 150+ leading companies across the waste management value chain unveiling what’s next: smart systems, circular solutions, breakthrough technologies
Over 8,000 qualified trade visitors ready to discover, connect, and invest
Delivering actionable strategies for European institutions and national policymakers to accelerate global leadership in waste management and circular economy
Showcasing Europe’s roadmap to reduce, reuse, and recycle at scale
Speakers and attendees representing more than 40 countries worldwide
This is not just a conference. It’s a catalyst for change. A hub to connect. To act. To lead.