Waste Management Europe 2026

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Waste Management Europe 2026: The 5th Edition at BolognaFiere from May 19 to 21, 2026

Waste Management Europe (WME), the international trade fair and conference dedicated to the circular economy and waste management, returns with its 5th edition.

From 19 to 21 May 2026, BolognaFiere will host the event across an 11,000-square-meter space, positioning Bologna at the center of the European debate on sustainability, recycling, technological innovation, and the green economy.

With over 200 exhibiting companies expected, more than 5,000 participants from over 80 countries, and a rich conference programme, WME confirms its position as an international event for meeting businesses, institutions, startups, buyers, and policymakers.

Among the new features of the 2026 edition:

Blue Circular Economy Zone: focus on the impact and valorization of marine resources.

Green & Smart Cities Zone: solutions for the sustainable transition of urban centers.

Digital & AI Innovation Zone: applications of artificial intelligence and digitalization in environmental processes.

Green Packaging Zone: materials and technologies for increasingly sustainable packaging.

Waste-to-Energy Zone: systems and solutions for transforming waste into energy resources.

Alongside the exhibition area, the WME 2026 International Conference will host European and international speakers, including representatives from institutions, leading companies, universities, and associations, to address key issues of the ecological transition: from decarbonization to energy security, from European recycling policies to new investment opportunities.

With WME 2026, we want to consolidate Bologna as the European capital of the circular economy, making it a privileged meeting point for innovators and strategic decision-makers. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate how environmental challenges can be transformed into concrete business opportunities and sustainable growth,” says Daniele Zipoli, Event Director of WME.

WME 2026 is organized by IES Group with the patronage of institutions, research organizations, industry associations, and international partners.

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