Agenda

Call for Proposals

We invite organisations, experts and innovators from across the value chain to contribute to the Circularity Summit 2026 through our Call for Proposals.

This is an opportunity to share your expertise, case studies, research, practical solutions or strategic perspectives with an audience committed to advancing safe and scalable circularity. Whether you work on chemical management, recycling, material innovation, data transparency, finance, policy, implementation or system change, we welcome proposals that bring fresh insight and practical relevance to the Summit programme.

Selected contributors may be invited to participate as keynote speakers, panellists, session contributors or intervention speakers, depending on the topic and programme fit.

Why you should join

The Circularity Summit 2026 is designed for decision-makers, technical experts and change leaders who are actively working to shape the future of circular textiles and footwear.

By joining, you will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the chemical realities behind circularity and recycling

• Explore how safe chemistry can enable credible circular material flows

• Connect with brands, suppliers, recyclers, innovators, investors, policymakers and peer organisations

• Contribute to practical discussions on what is needed to scale circularity beyond pilots

• Discover how chemical data, risk management and collaboration can support circular system design

• Help shape the next phase of industry action towards safe, scalable and investable circularity

This is more than a conference. It is a focused platform for knowledge exchange, strategic alignment and cross-industry collaboration.

Registration

Registration for the ZDHC Circularity Summit 2026 is now open.

Secure your place and join us in Lisbon on 4–5 November 2026 to be part of the conversation shaping the future of safe and scalable circularity.

Early-bird tickets are available for 495€ until 15 September 2026. Special ticket options are available for ZDHC Signatories.

Registration closes on October 23rd!  

If you can no longer attend the ZDHC Circularity Summit, please let us know at communications@zdhc.org. 

Visa invitation letter

Participants requiring a visa are responsible for securing it themselves and should ensure they complete their application on time. Contact communications@zdhc.org if support with the invitation letter is needed.