19-21 May, 2026
Bologna, Italy
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Strategic Conference

Strategic Conference

WME Strategic Conference

The Strategic Conference programme has been curated with the knowledge of our conference team and with the guidance of our Advisory Board. The programme includes the opening ceremony, keynote addresses, ministers in conversation, and CEO-led panels. With contributions from executive leaders from multiple industries, investors, and entrepreneurs, these discussions will inspire authentic action on how to reach the Waste Zero Industry and a more Sustainable Future.

Across two days, the agenda connects policy, technology and investment, featuring ministerial keynotes, EU perspectives, executive fireside chats, innovation panels and real-world case studies from cities and operators.

Resource and Materials Security

Waste as strategic infrastructure for resilient supply chains

Policy Realism and Regulatory Delivery

What regulation actually changes on the ground

Boardroom Risk, Reporting and Corporate Action

Waste and resources as board-level issues

Future Waste Streams and Next-Gen Recycling

Batteries, solar, composites and hydrogen by-products

Digitalisation, Automation and AI

Productivity, compliance and performance at scale

Methane, Carbon and High-Resolution Monitoring

Credible measurement and emissions reduction

Plastics, PFAS and Chemical Risk Management

Competitiveness, redesign and realistic timelines

Financing Circular Infrastructure

Bankability, PPPs, blended finance and investable pipelines

WME 2026 Postponed

Due to the current market conditions and to ensure the highest quality experience for all our participants, the next edition of Waste Management Europe has been postponed.

We are currently working on a renewed format and will announce the new dates and location soon