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Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 to showcase innovations – Call for abstracts

Speaker at Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) © 2026 nova-Institute
The call for abstracts is now open for the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2026, taking place on 17–18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. Europe’s leading platform for advanced recycling brings together hands-on solutions and cutting-edge research on recycling technologies for various waste streams like plastics, polymers, textiles or automotive, highlighting progress towards a circular renewable carbon economy.

As various industries adapt to ambitious EU recycling targets and evolving market conditions, ARC 2026 will explore the latest technological, policy, and regulatory developments shaping advanced recycling across Europe and beyond. Researchers and industry professionals are invited to submit abstracts by 31 July 2026 via https://advanced-recycling.eu/call-for-abstracts/. 

The conference covers a wide range of topics, including extrusion, dissolution, solvolysis, enzymolysis, pyrolysis, pre- and post-treatment processes, digital innovations (AI, blockchain), and life cycle assessment. With a focus on collaboration along the entire recycling value chain, ARC 2026 offers a key meeting point for technology providers, industry, waste management, brands, investors, policymakers, and the scientific community.

Advancing technologies and strategies for a circular economy

As the go-to event for both practical insights and forward-looking research, ARC 2026 will also address technology selection for different waste streams, environmental impact assessment, and emerging innovations with promising applications. On-site and online registration is now open, offering early bird bookers a 20 % discount until 16 July 2026 via https://advanced-recycling.eu/registration/. 

ARC 2026 offers excellent opportunities for companies to increase their visibility among industry peers through sponsorship and exhibition. Information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available at https://advanced-recycling.eu/sponsoring/ and https://advanced-recycling.eu/exhibition-booking/. 

More information on the Advanced Recycling Conference 2026:

https://advanced-recycling.eu.



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