October's Australian Circular Economy Forum 2024 to move online
The upcoming 2024 Australian Circular Economy Forum (ACEF24) will now be held entirely online, making it more accessible and affordable to participants across the country.
Circular Australia is an independent not-for-profit organisation that supports the transition to a circular economy by driving change, measuring impact, and building partnerships. Its programs aim to help businesses, governments, and individuals shift towards sustainable practices that reduce waste and regenerate natural systems.
The shift online of their 2024 Australian Circular Economy Forum (ACEF24) aligns with Circular Australia’s broader mission to increase knowledge sharing and foster collaboration on circular economy initiatives.
Scheduled for Thursday, 10 October 2024, ACEF24 is priced at a flat rate of $65 AUD per person. By moving to a virtual format, Circular Australia aims to reach more people and share valuable insights to help accelerate Australia’s transition to a circular economy.
The Australian economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation, transitioning from the traditional linear model, where products are made, used, and discarded, to a more sustainable, circular approach. This shift is essential to addressing major environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion.
The circular economy offers practical solutions that not only support environmental regeneration but also create new economic opportunities, including jobs and industries. Circular Australia believes that integrating circularity with broader goals like Net Zero, biodiversity, and regeneration will offer substantial economic and environmental benefits.
Participants at ACEF24 will hear from experts and leaders across various sectors. Notable speakers include Atte Jääskeläinen, President of the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra; Barry Irvin, Chair of Bega Cheese; Professor John Thwaites, Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Circular Economy 2030; and Lisa McLean, CEO of Circular Australia, among others.
The event will cover key topics for professionals interested in the future of Australia’s circular economy, including how circularity can support the nation’s Net Zero goals, the role of First Nations leadership, and reducing risks to future investments in the circular economy. Additional areas of focus include circular infrastructure, market development, regional growth, and the role of circular precincts in creating sustainable communities.
