EPA Circular Economy Conference 2026
The Driving Force for Ireland’s Move to a Circular Economy
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Why Attend?
Business and policy leaders discuss the Circular Economy.
The EPA’s Circular Economy Programme hosts an annual Circular Economy Conference to discuss priority topics and highlight the opportunities and challenges in transitioning to a circular economy in Ireland.
Taking place on Wednesday, 24th September 2025 in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, this in-person, one day event will be delivered via presentations, case studies and interactive discussion panels and is a must for anyone involved in implementing and promoting a circular economy.
The conference agenda will focus on topical areas, such as the forthcoming EU Circular Economy Act, making circular models more competitive and extended producer responsibility in priority sectors. Through ‘Local Circular Solutions’ presentations, enterprises showcase their circular business models. There will be networking opportunities throughout the day and the conference will also feature an exhibition area.
We are delighted to present confirmed speakers below and the final agenda.
The EPA Circular Economy Conference is registered as a European Sustainable Development Network event.
This conference is CPD Approved by Engineers Ireland and Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.
Circular Economy Conference 2025 Speakers
Minister Alan Dillon
Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy
Laura Burke
Director General, Environmental Protection Agency
Martina Hennessy
Assistant Secretary, Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Heidi Redmond
Heidi Redmond, Department of Economy Northern Ireland
Joseph Cummins
Head of Climate Action and Energy Policy Unit, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Owen Keogh
Head of Sustainability, An Post
Dr Florian Flachenecker
Taskforce Leader on the Circular Economy Act, DG ENV
Katharina Schlegel Thummer
Council Director, Circularity and End-of-Life Plastics Europe
David Fitzsimons
Director, European Remanufacturing Council
Dr Orla Kelly
Associate Professor in Social Policy, University College Dublin
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Head of Environmental Compliance, WEEE Ireland
Lynne Walker
Director of Primark Cares
Seán McCabe
Head of Climate Justice & Sustainability, Bohemian FC
Rebecca Wilson
Director of Research, Policy, and Education, Rediscovery Centre
