Ticket sales for Melbourne’s North Circular Economy Forum are closing this week, and this is your last chance to secure your place at one of the region’s key conversations around sustainability, circularity, and the future of business.
Join manufacturers, food businesses, sustainability leaders, researchers, and industry experts for a day of practical insights, networking, and real-world strategies designed to help businesses navigate the shift towards a circular economy.
Event Details:
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre, South Morang
Sponsored by Hume City Council | Hosted by City of Whittlesea | Delivered by NORTH Link
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9:30 AM - Registrations and check in
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM - Welcome and Introduction (? Yan Yean Theatre)
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM - Keynote by Dr Heinz Schandl, CSIRO (? Yan Yean Theatre)
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - Panel: Circular Economy 101: What it means for your business (? Yan Yean Theatre)
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Jan Bjelic, Brunswick Site Lead, CoLabs
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George Hatzimanolis, CEO, RePurpose It
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Dr Aida Golneshin, Innovation and Sustainability Advisor, Edlyn Foods
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Adam Norris, Founder and Design Principal, Annular Design
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Dr Heinz Schandl, Senior Principal Research Scientist and Circular Economy Lead, CSIRO
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11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Morning Tea & Exhibitor Time (? Red Gum Room)
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Session 1 (Breakout Room 1 - ? Yan Yean Theatre):
Identifying Circular Economy Opportunities in Melbourne's North
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Dr Alessio Miatto, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Dr Heinz Schandl, Senior Principal Research Scientist and Circular Economy Lead, CSIRO
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George Osborne, Manager, Hume City Council (Panel Chair)
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Session 1 (Breakout Room 2 - ? Woodstock Theatre):
From waste to Value: Simple Circular Wins for SMEs
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Marshall Waters, Owner, ReWine
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Julie McKay, Founder and Managing Director, Enable Australia
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Tyrone Hunter, Business Development Manager, IPS
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Katrina Naish, Founder, A Fitting Connection
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Steve Morriss, Head of Circular Economy, Close the Loop
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12:35 PM - 1:15 PM - Session 2 (Breakout Room 1 - ? Yan Yean Theatre):
Circular Economy ESG and Regulatory Compliancemple Circular Wins for SMEs
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Samatha Zabrowski, Principal, Business Advisory, William Buck
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Victor Barichello, CEO, Empauer
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Richard Ralphsmith, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, DPR&Co
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Caroline Bennett, CEO, Green Energy Carbon Management
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12:35 PM - 1:15 PM - Session 2 (Breakout Room 2 - ? Woodstock Theatre):
Creating products & revenue from Food Waste
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Georgia Brown, Waste to Energy Officer, ReWaste - Yarra Valley Water
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Rebecca Hawking, Waste Diversion Officer, City of Whittlesea
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Syed Shahed, Chief Operating Officer, Melbourne Market
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Dr Sarah King, Business Development Manager, Gaia EnviroTech
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Emil Kroel, Technical Engagement Lead, End Food Waste
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1:15 PM - 1:30 PM - Thank You and Acknowledgements (? Yan Yean Theatre)
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Lunch, Exhibitor Time & Networking (? Red Gum Room)
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Exhibitors include leading organisations and innovators showcasing practical circular economy solutions, sustainable technologies, waste reduction initiatives, and resource recovery services designed to support businesses on their sustainability journey.
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Acacia Consulting Services
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Deep Hole Drilling Specialists
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Enable Social Enterprises
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Want to showcase your brand?
Display spots are still available!
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