EVENT
RUN-EU Circular Society Event: Innovation Meets Regions 2026
18 December 2025
From 18 to 20 February 2026, the “RUN-EU Circular Society Event: Innovation Meets Regions 2026” will bring together industry experts, researchers, students, and regional stakeholders to exchange ideas, present innovations, and foster collaboration within the RUN-EU alliance in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
This three-day event will be dedicated to exploring circular economy challenges and innovations in the fields of waste, water, and plastics.
Participants will discover how the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden) and its partners work together to create circular solutions with both regional and global impact, and how regional challenges can inspire global innovation and solutions.
RUN-EU Circular Society Event:
Innovation Meets Regions 2026
Date
18 to 20 February 2026
Time
09h00–17h00 CET (each day, detailed schedule to follow)
Mode
On-site event
NHL Stenden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
It will focus on:
- ♻️ Waste – Circular solutions for waste management and resource recovery
- 💧 Water – Innovations in sustainable water systems and treatment technologies
- 🔬 Plastics – From plastic alternatives to circular plastic economies
Target group
RUN-EU partners, researchers, regional entrepreneurs, organisations, and students
Why Join?
- Meet participants from industry, academia, and government
- Discover cutting-edge circular innovations across Europe
- Gain insight into regional challenges with global relevance
- Build partnerships for future research and innovation projects
Programme Highlights
- Inspiring keynotes from leading circular economy experts
- Company presentations showcasing regional innovations
- Research group and student poster presentations
- Site visits to regional companies active in waste, water, and plastics
- RUN-EU Technologies and Services Exhibition
- Networking opportunities with 250+ participants from academia and industry
Pratical information
Hosted by
NHL Stenden, The Netherlands