Host an Event

Submission of events for the 2020 Circular City Week New York is open. The private sector, public stakeholders, academic institutions, and NGOs are all invited to participate in this exciting week of festivities, by submitting an event. It is free to do so!​

We would also love to hear from you if you want to discuss ideas for an activity. We are happy to help with inputs on formats and speakers, topics and timing. The same is the case if you are planning to host an event,  as we do our best to keep topics and the schedule diverse. 

Circular economy is a transformative agenda a cross a wide range of industries and topics. Below are ideas for subjects and event formats. These lists are by no means exhaustive. 

​Sectors

• Built environment, city planning and architecture

• Arts and design

• Transport, infrastructure and mobility

• Investment

• Urban farming and food

• Energy, water and utilities

• Fashion and textiles

• Materials and waste management

• Plastics and packaging

• Advanced manufacturing and electronics

Topics

• Innovation and collaboration

• Economic development and job creation

• Reuse, recycle and upcycling

• Policy and regulation

• Financing and new business models 

• Education and communication

• Procurement and efficient markets

• Platform and sharing economy​

• Leadership and partnership

• Data and digitization

​Formats​

• Conferences and workshops

• Masterclasses and lectures

• Receptions and networking

• Exhibitions 

• Work days and community activities

• Lunch & Learns

• Tours and site visits

• Film screenings

• Pitch competitions

• Roundtable discussions and panels

• Matchmaking and co-creation