Symposia overview
The next Frontiers symposium "The business case for circular economy" will take place from 4 to 6 August in Bangkok, Thailand is in partnership with Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMU-C). The event will bring together leading researchers, innovators and practitioners to explore new ideas around circular economy, sustainability and using resources better. These discussions will open new ways of thinking and encourage collaboration towards a more circular future.
The event will offer a unique opportunity for delegates from different disciplines to connect and network with experts from around the world, and to explore cross-cutting issues through three sub-themes:
- Digital solutions and creative design - harnessing advanced technologies, creative design, and digital solutions to convert waste
- Inclusive systems and policy for circular economy - building policy and frameworks for a just, effective circular economy
- Valorisation and financing of waste - looking at the business case for waste and waste valorisation finance initiatives
Symposium format
- Event structure: at the core of the event there will be three cross-cutting, challenge-led sessions that bridge different disciplines. Please familiarise yourself with the structure by reading some of our previous event reports
- Participants arrive: on the evening of 3 August, with a welcome dinner and networking to start the event.
- Participants will be: from all disciplines (i.e. not just for engineers) and sectors, and from all around the world.
- Event cost: There is no cost to participants for attending the event. We welcome a diverse group of participants and offer to cover your travel, accommodation and subsistence costs during the event. We can also cover the costs of most access needs and/or to replace any usual caring responsibilities you may have. If this will help you participate in the event, please contact the team to discuss your circumstances in confidence. Please note: we do not cover usual salary costs.
Post-event funding
Seed funding grants worth £20,000 over one year will be awarded to successful collaborations developed via the symposium. See here previous grant awardees to familiarise yourself with the types of projects.