International Recycling Industry Conference

september 8-10, 2026

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23 days 13 hours 41 minutes 59 seconds

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Ceremonial Presentation Of The Fair Medals

Date

September 8
12:00

Location

TARGET STUDIO
Hall D
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New Technology in the Recycling Industry

Conference Organizer

Conference room 1
Hall B

New Technology in the Recycling Industry

The future of recycling is happening now. 

In the face of dynamic regulatory changes and rising operational costs, the resource recovery industry faces a simple choice: innovation or stagnation. The conference accompanying the Recycling Tech trade fair is a place where theory gives way to practical, technology-driven solutions.

What will we be discussing? 

The conference program is built around the most pressing challenges of modern recycling. We focus on 5 key pillars that will be explored in detail by industry leaders:

  • AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS & AI – From intelligent systems to the robotization of sorting and production lines. We will demonstrate how artificial intelligence is redefining material purity and plant efficiency.
  • CYBERSECURITY – New technologies make our work easier; however, to function effectively, they require large amounts of data, which always involves risks such as cyber theft. Our experts will present best practices for protecting businesses against cybercrime.
  • COST & ENERGY OPTIMIZATION – We will showcase innovations in mechanical engineering that significantly reduce utility and energy consumption, directly improving process profitability.
  • NEW METHODS OF CLOSING THE LOOP – We will explore recycling technologies, critical metals recovery, and solutions for fractions previously considered problematic, as well as best practices for collaboration at every stage of the value chain (industrial symbiosis).
  • DEEP-TECH IN WASTE MANAGEMENT – Transforming waste streams into valuable resources through recycling, critical metals recovery, and technologies for difficult fractions, as well as financing investments in circular economy transformations.
Why shouldn’t you miss it?

Our conference is more than just lectures. It is a platform for exchanging experiences between technology manufacturers and their users. 

  •  Discover the trends that will dominate the market in the coming years. 
  •  Learn how to adapt your machinery and operations to legal regulations and effective market practices. 
  •  Get inspired by case studies that are already generating profits in some of Europe’s most advanced facilities. 
 JOIN US: 

We are building a program based on practical solutions and real-world expertise. Be part of an event that combines engineering precision with a business-oriented approach to sustainability.

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10:30 - 10:35

Agnieszka Zdanowicz, Vice President of the Circular Economy and Recycling Cluster (KlasterGOZ)

OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR

Introduction of the speakers and event partners

10:35 - 10:50

Zuzanna Lulińska, Head of the Circular Economy Department, Ministry of Development and Technology

INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATION ON CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

10:50 - 11:05

dr Piotr Świerczyński, Director of the National Contact Point for EU Framework Programmes, NCBR

PRESENTATION OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROJECTS UNDER THE HORIZON EUROPE PROGRAMME

11:05 - 11:20

Monika Antonowicz, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)
Amanda Bełdowska, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)

SUPPORT TOOLS FOR THE GREEN ECONOMY

11:20 - 12:00

GPR – Guma i Plastic
Plastigram
Elekrorecykling

PITCHING THE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY IMPLEMENTATIONS

12:00 - 12:30

Moderator: Agnieszka Zdanowicz, Circular Economy and Recycling Cluster
Sławomir Pacek, Polish Recycling Association

DISCUSSION PANEL WITH PARTICIPANTS OF THE PITCHING SESSION

12:30 - 13:00

COFFEE BREAK

13:00 - 13:15

4SIR2 project partners

PITCHING THE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY IMPLEMENTATIONS WITHIN THE 4SIR2 PROJECT

13:15 - 13:45

Moderator: Dr Ewa Kochańska – ProAkademia

DISCUSSION PANEL WITH PARTICIPANTS OF THE PITCHING SESSION

13:45 - 14:05

Weronika Czaplewska, Envirly

PRESENTATION

14:05 - 14:45

ERGIS S.A.
GranTech
VIVE

PITCHING OF BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY IMPLEMENTATIONS

14:45 - 15:30

Moderator: Monika Bańka, Circular Economy and Recycling Cluster

PANEL DISCUSSION

Participants of the pitching session

15:30 - 16:00

INSTITUTE OF NON-FERROUS METALS – NEEDS OF THE RAW MATERIALS INDUSTRY

16:00 - 16:05

SUMMARY OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONFERENCE – KLASTERGOZ

16:05

END OF THE FIRST DAY

10:30 - 10:40

WELCOME TO DAY TWO

10:40 - 11:00

Katarzyna Wolny-Tomczyk, EcoLegal

PRESENTATION

11:00 - 11:30

Orzeł SA
Fenix Metals
Walcownia

PITCHING OF BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY IMPLEMENTATIONS

11:30 - 12:15

Moderator: Anna Buchta, EKOLOGUS

PANEL DISCUSSION

Participants of the pitching session

12:15 - 12:45

COFFEE BREAK

12:45 - 13:05

Klaster Gospodarki Cyrkularnej i Recyklingu

THE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY CLUSTER

13:05 - 13:35

EkoEnergia
Recykler zero waste
Envirly

PITCHING OF BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY IMPLEMENTATIONS

13:35 - 14:05

Moderator: Magda Cholewińska-Falarz

PANEL DISCUSSION

Participants of the pitching session

14:05 - 14:10

CONFERENCE SUMMARY – KLASTERGOZ

14:10

CONFERENCE CLOSING

Trends Panel

STUDIO TARGOWE
Hala D

Trends Panel

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speaker portrait

15:00 -15:30

Artur Woźniakowski – CEO of the PVP Recycling sp. z o.o.

Recycling of Photovoltaic Panels

Market Potential, Recovery Technologies, and Recycled Materials Obtained Through the Process.

speaker portrait

10:30 - 11:00

Mateusz Piasecki

How to reduce waste collection costs through compaction and baling?

speaker portrait

13:00 - 13:30

Jakub Smakulski

When Waste Becomes a Product

Loss of waste status upon obtaining a waste treatment permit

speaker portrait

10:30 - 11:00

Maciej Machłajewski

Two cycles, one infrastructure. The deposit-refund system and reusable packaging in light of the PPWR

The PPWR Regulation, effective August 12, 2026, imposestwo parallel obligations on the market: to increase the packaging collection rate to 90percent by 2029 and to make reusable packaging available to consumersthrough an operational reuse system starting in February2028.

11:30 - 12:00

Michal Kotarski

Processing Biowaste into Biochar: Business and Climate Benefits

Speakers' comments

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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony

This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:

Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.

Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.

Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.

Trade Fair Product: An award for exhibitors whose product stands out for its quality, functionality, and significance for the industry’s development, earning recognition from both visitors and experts.

The trade fair studio

We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..

Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!

The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.

Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!