AI Circular Economy Conference 2026

Under the topic “Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU and Recycling”, the AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 will take place on March 4–5, 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. The international conference will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the transition towards a circular and sustainable chemical and materials industry. Key topics include the latest AI-driven developments across the value chain – from material discovery and process optimisation to recycling, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and sustainability assessment.

The event addresses professionals from industry, research, and digital innovation who are working to harness AI for efficiency, innovation, and climate-neutral transformation in the sectors new chemical industry, materials industry, recycling, biotechnology and CCU.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet leading figures from renowned companies such as Covestro, Volkswagen, Schneider Electric, and TOMRA, groundbreaking start-ups such as ExoMatter and VCG.AI, and world-leading research institutions such as RWTH Aachen University, TNO, and the University of Delaware.

For more information and registration please visit AI Circular Economy Conference 2026