European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2023: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience/

The conference will take place on 27–28 February and will be delivered as a hybrid event. The conference will focus on the role of the circular economy (CE) in driving sustainable recovery, open strategic autonomy, and resilience.

Day 1 will be hosted by the Commission and explore issues such as innovative regulations and initiatives in the context of, among others, the circular economy, EU recovery and resource independence. To conclude the European Year of Youth, a youth representative will provide a perspective from a different generational angle.

Day 2 will be organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and will discuss biodiversity and climate and resilience for Europe.