10th edition of WCEF to bring together 2,500 delegates, policymakers, industry leaders and global institutions; 63 Gujarat exhibitors to showcase circular economy solutions
Gandhinagar : The 10th edition of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF 2026) will be held from September 15 to 18, 2026, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat Minister and Cabinet spokesperson Shri Jitu Vaghani announced following the Cabinet meeting.
The international forum is being organised in Gujarat for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the state and India’s growing leadership in the circular economy. WCEF serves as a global platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange and international cooperation focused on resource efficiency, sustainable production and consumption, innovation and circular business models.
The forum will be inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav.
Around 2,500 delegates from India and abroad are expected to participate in the four-day event, bringing together policymakers, international organisations, financial institutions, academic institutions and other stakeholders working towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy.
WCEF 2026 is being organised under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in partnership with the Government of Gujarat and in collaboration with Finland’s SITRA.
100+ Sessions and 146 Exhibition Stalls
The four-day forum will feature an extensive programme comprising 4 plenary sessions, 16 parallel technical sessions and 80 accelerator sessions. The exhibition component will feature 146 stalls, including 11 international and 135 Indian exhibitors. Of the Indian exhibitors, 63 stalls will represent Gujarat, providing the state’s circular economy ecosystem with an opportunity to showcase its capabilities and innovations to an international audience. The forum will focus on key areas including circular economy, resource efficiency, sustainable industrial development, recycling, waste management and Mission LiFE.
Gujarat to Showcase Circular Economy Leadership
The hosting of WCEF 2026 in Gandhinagar is expected to provide Gujarat with an international platform to demonstrate its initiatives, technologies and business models in sustainable resource management. The event will also facilitate international cooperation and knowledge sharing among governments, businesses, academia and other stakeholders, while highlighting opportunities for innovation and investment in the circular economy. With the participation of global experts and thousands of delegates, WCEF 2026 is set to position Gandhinagar and Gujarat at the centre of international discussions on sustainable development and the transition towards a circular economy.
