ECOMONDO 2025: THE CONFERENCES NOT TO BE MISSED

• From 4^th to 7^th November at Rimini Expo Centre, in Italy, the event of reference for the circular economy in Europa and the Mediterranean.
• High-level conference programme: over 100 events on the ecological transition to favour discussion between companies, institutions and the academic world.
• Strategic political dialogue: The States General of the Green Economy offer a debate on European regulations, promoting policies for decarbonization and sustainability within the framework of European competition. 

Rimini (Italy), 22 September 2025 – At Rimini Expo Centre: from 4^th to 7^th November 2025, Ecomondo, organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will turn the spotlight on the circular, green and blue economies by bringing companies, researchers and institutions together in a global dialogue. Covering 166,000 m² of exhibition area, the event will be divided into seven thematic macro-areas, each dedicated to a key aspect of the ecological transition. In addition to the areas and districts to discover, sustainability professionals and stakeholders will be able to delve deeper into the main topics regarding the ecological transition by participating in the numerous conferences scheduled.

THE VALUE OF POLITICAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEBATE

The conference programme, organized by Ecomondo’s Scientific Technical Committee, chaired by Professor Fabio Fava, will explore crucial themes regarding every aspect of ​​sustainability. In the Sites and Soil Restoration sector, the fourth edition of the “States General for soil health - Circular bioeconomy and opportunities for soil regeneration", organized by Ecomondo’s STC & Re Soil Foundation and the National Bioeconomy Coordination Board (NBCB), will shed light on the latest bioeconomy news, offering an update on the most recent European policies, including the “Soil monitoring law”, the new European Strategy for the Bioeconomy and the “Vision for Agriculture and Food”. The benefits resulting from the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” at both European and national levels will also be highlighted together with an overview of projects that link soil health, agriculture and innovation in Europe and Africa.

In the Environmental Monitoring and Earth Observation sector, the conference entitled “From sky to ground: Earth observation for sustainable critical raw materials management”, organized by Ecomondo’s Scientific Technical Committee & the Polytechnic of Turin, CINECA and Spatial Agency, will explore how Earth observation (EO) technologies and satellite data are transforming our ability to monitor, evaluate and manage environmental impacts and critical raw material supply chains.

The Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy areas will feature “Technological solutions for resource recovery from end-of-life products and materials in the Mediterranean landscape” organized by Società Chimica Italiana – CABC Division, ISWA international, ATIA – ISWA. The event will take a close look at technological innovations able to favour greater reusability of resources and generate environmental benefits in several economic fields.

The Water Cycle and Blue Economy area will offer a two-session conference  entitled “European and Mediterranean nature-based, digital and cyber-physical initiatives projects to innovate water management", organized by Ecomondo’s STC with the European Commission, UTILITALIA, IRSA-CNR (Water Research Institute), the Polytechnic University of Marche, ISPRA, WATER4ALL and Water Europe,  to explore European and Mediterranean initiatives that combine nature-based, digital and cyber-physical solutions for more efficient water management. Innovative projects with conservation, quality, distribution, treatment, and circularity applications will be illustrated, promoting collaboration between institutions, research and industry for sustainable and resilient water management.

Lastly, the Circular and Regenerative Bioeconomy area will hold the “What bioeconomy for the next generation? Education, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities across the Mediterranean and Africa”​​ conference, organized by Ecomondo’s STC of & Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, which will examine the role of young people in the bioeconomy, between difficulties in accessing decision-making power, rural-urban migration, and the need for new skills. Initiatives will be presented to create attractive employment, support young entrepreneurship, and strengthen interdisciplinary training. Particular attention will be paid to the Mediterranean and Africa, where the sustainable promotion of biological resources can promote food security, work and social stability.

The Forum Africa Green Growth: International Cooperation and Partnerships with Mediterranean and Africa will also be back at Ecomondo 2025.

THE STATES GENERAL OF THE GREEN ECONOMY

The States General of the Green Economy will be held on 4^th and 5^th November, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) and promoted by the National Council of the Green Economy with the support of the Sustainable Development Foundation, and represent the fulcrum of Ecomondo's political debate. The participatory process will see companies, institutions and policymakers in an open discussion, developing concrete proposals for decarbonisation, sustainable resource management and urban mobility.

The constantly updated programme of events can be consulted on the event website at the following link: https://www.ecomondo.com/en/events/conferences/program

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Ecomondo 2025 is organized by Italian Exhibition Group with the collaboration of: the European Commission; the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security; The Ministry of  Enterprises and Made in Italy; Agenzia ICE - Italian Trade & Investment Agency; Emilia-Romagna Region; Rimini Municipality; ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities); ANFIA (National Automobile Supply Chain Association); ART-ER; CIB (Italian Biogas Consortium); CIC (Italian Composter Consortium); CONAI (National Packaging Consortium); ENEA; Assoambiente; Sustainable Development Foundation; ISPRA (Environmental Protection and Research Institute); Legambiente; UNICIRCULAR (Assoambiente section); UNACEA (National Union of Construction Equipment & Attachments Companies); UTILITALIA; CIHEAM (International Centre For Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies) CBE JU (Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking); EBA (European Biogas Association); European Environment Agency; ISWA (International Solid Waste Association); WBA (World Biogas Association); Water Europe.

ABOUT ECOMONDO 2025

Event: International trade show; Organization: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.; Frequency: annual; Edition: 28^th; Dates: 4-7 November 2025; mail: ecomondo@iegexpo.it; Website: www.ecomondo.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/EcomondoRimini; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecomondo-the-green-technologies-expo/

PRESS CONTACT IEG/ECOMONDO 2025

head of media relation & corporate communication: Elisabetta Vitali; press office manager: Pierfrancesco Bellini; international press office coordinator: Silvia Giorgi; media@iegexpo.it

MEDIA AGENCY IEG/ECOMONDO: Smartitaly Communications

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