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December 1–2, 2025
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Riyadh, Federation of Saudi Chambers
Innovate. Integrate. Inspire.
High Level Forum on Circular Economy and Environmental Compliance
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A Landmark in Circular Economy Innovation
Join policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders as we explore how circular economy solutions are reshaping industries, sustainability, and the future of growth.
- 30 world-class speakers
- 2 days of keynotes, sectoral sessions, and networking
- Showcases and best-practice demonstrations
Innovators
What You’ll Gain
Hear from global sustainability pioneers, industry disruptors, and bold thinkers shaping the future of the circular economy.
H.E. Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment, Republic of Estonia
H.E. ENG. ALI BIN SAEED AL-GHAMDI, CEO of the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
Meet the Visionaries
Ms. Apoorva Arya
Dr. Rade Glomazic
Mrs. Helen Aavisto
Hira Wajahat Malik
2 Days of Excellence
08:30 – 09:20 AM
Location: Voco
Registration & Networking Coffee
09:20 – 09:30 AM
Location: Voco
Welcome Intro
09:30 – 09:40 AM
Location: Voco
Two Cellos of Estonia
Miko Marius Onni, Kaur Nellis
Opening Cultural Performance
A powerful musical opening by Estonia’s talented Two Cellos, symbolizing harmony, innovation, and the cultural ties between the Nordic–Baltic region and Saudi Arabia.
09:40 – 09:50 AM
Location: Voco
Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Opening Adress
Compliance and sustainability as foundations for innovation, growth, and global cooperation in the circular economy.
09:50 – 10:00 AM
Location: Voco
H.R.H. Nikola Petrović Njegoš TBA
Prince of Montenegro
Guest of Honor Opening Adress
With different nations we may compete in business, yet in purpose we stand as brothers — united by the shared responsibility to safeguard our planet and build a sustainable future together.
10:20 – 10:10 AM
Location: Voco
Welcome address
Princesses Royal greeting (TBA)
10:20 – 10:30 AM
Location: Voco
H.E Minister Andres Sutt
Minister of Energy and the Environment of the Republic of Estonia
Welcome Remarks
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Location: Voco
Signings time
KSA and EU partners to accelerate Circular Economy cooperation
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Location: Voco
Ville Skinnari
Member of Parliament, Chairman of the Saudi-Finnish Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Minister of Trade and Development 2019-2023
Keynote
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Location: Voco
Eng. Ali Al-Ghamdi
President, National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Keynote
Compliance as Compass
11:20 – 11:40 AM
Press Conference
Official statements with Saudi ministers, government authorities deputies.
11:45 – 12:30 AM/PM
Plenary Panel I: Policy & Regulation
Aligning policy, regulation & innovation across KSA, EU, Nordic states
12:30 – 13:25 PM
Lunch & Networking
13:25– 13:30 PM
Afternoon Welcome
Afternoon sessions introduction
13:30 – 13:45 PM
Sirc Representative
Keynote
13:45 – 14:00 PM
VTT Representative
Keynote
14:00 – 15:00 PM
Parallel Streams and Thematic Seep-Dive Sessions
Thematic Deep-Dive Sessions: “From Sector Innovation to Country Models”
15:00 – 15:20 PM
Sitra Representative
Keynote
15:20 – 17:30 PM
Parallel Streams and Thematic Seep-Dive Sessions
Thematic Deep-Dive Sessions: “From Sector Innovation to Country Models”
17:30 – 18:00 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up: From Dialogue to Joint Communication + press conference
19:30 – 21:30 PM
Networking Reception (by invitation only)
09:00 – 09:20 AM
Registration & Networking Coffee
09:25 – 09:30 AM
Welcome by Event chair
introduction and context-setting for Day 2
09:30 – 10:30 AM
Taltech University
Circular Economy Core Lab
Circular Innovation Lab (DE)
High-Level Showcases
10:30 – 10:55 AM
High-level fireside chat hosted by the EU Delegation to Saudi Arabia.
11:00 – 12:30 AM/PM
Parallel Streams: “From Innovation to Implementation”
12:50 – 13:30 PM
Lunch & networking
13:50 – 14:30 PM
High-Level Panel: Public–Private Partnerships in Action
14:35 – 15:30 PM
Innovation Showcase: Innovators Pitches
15:30 – 16:30 PM
Plenary: Global Best Practices & Next Steps
16:30 – 16:45 PM
Closing Session — Joint Declaration
Signing of a Joint Declaration marking the shared commitment of Saudi Arabia, the Nordic–Baltic region, and European partners to accelerate circular economy cooperation.
16:45 – 17:15 PM
Press Conference — Ecosystem Perspectives
Exceptional opportunity to showcase your environmental and circular economy solutions.
Connect directly with policymakers, innovators, and investors driving the circular economy.
Location & Venue
Join us in Riyadh at Federation of Saudi Chambers—surrounded by top hotels, transit, and culture.
Address
Federation of Saudi Chambers
Phone
call: +966531813321
info@circular.forum
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