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From September 12 to 14, 2022, the 6th edition of the Circular Economy Hotspot, the seminal and international event format, will be held in the former mining town of Bottrop in North Rhine-Westphalia. The City of Bottrop, in cooperation with the project “Prosperkolleg – Circular Economy”, will offer a varied program on the topic of circular economy, supported by the regional Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy and under the patronage of the Minister of Economic Affairs, Ms. Mona Neubaur. The topics of circular economy, conservation of resources and efficiency enhancement will be highlighted and presented to the audience in the form of practical examples, workshops and panel discussions.

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Experience the Circular Economy Hotspot
Visit the Circular Economy Hotspot and gain insights through impressive practical examples on how to accomplish the transformation to a circular economy. Participate in discussions with international experts about current challenges, get exciting impulses and learn about new innovative solutions.
The four pillars of the event
Visit innovative companies, initiatives and institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia and gain practical and exciting insights. Register in advance for your tour and experience sustainable examples from the region.
Discuss the current developments and challenges of the circular economy with decision-makers from economy, science and politics. Find out how you can drive the transformation process forward, learn about the role of circular economy in climate neutrality and how recyclable products and business models can be designed.
Visit the exhibition of our participating companies, initiatives and institutions and learn about good practices from the economy and industry. In our unique “Pitch Area”, seize the opportunity to get to know about the ideas and impulses of our exhibitors in short and creative presentations and make new contacts
The Hotspot is the place to meet new thinkers and makers.
Become a part of this and take the unique opportunity to exchange and network with internationally renowned experts and innovative companies in order to get inspired for your transformation processes.

FAQ
The Circular Economy Hotspot is a seminal and international format with world-renowned experts and delegates from business, politics, science and public initiatives. Companies and institutions that have successfully launched the transformation to a circular economy will present their impressive practical examples to our guests and participants. The subjects of circular economy, conservation of resources and efficiency enhancement will be highlighted and made accessible to the audience through practical examples, workshops and panel discussions. Always with the goal of learning from one another how to eventually produce in a more resource-conscious way while saving costs and at the same time supporting sustainability and climate targets.
From September 12 to 14, 2022, the Circular Economy Hotspot will be held in the heart of the Ruhr Area, in the City of Bottrop on the site of the former coal mine Prosper-Haniel.
You can register for the Industry Tours in advance on this website. Details of each tour and how to register will be published at a later time.
A detailed program is online and can be viewed here.
You are welcome to participate as a company. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact Julia Böhm, department of business development, via: E-Mail: info@circularhotspot.nrw
The Circular Economy Hotspot is an official WCEF Side Event
