Background

CII is organizing a Symposium on Technologies enabling Waste to Worth Transformation, scheduled to be held on 8th June 2026 at India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi, in celebration of 'World Environment Day'. With the theme 'Powering a Circular Future through Technology,' the symposium aligns with India's Net Zero target by 2070, aiming to drive both national and global growth. This symposium will serve as a platform to shape a strategic roadmap for driving the shift from linear to circular economy by advancing Waste-to-Worth Solutions.

Objective

I. Circularity: Promotes innovative technologies and circular economy practices for a cleaner future

II. Building Collaborative Ecosystems: Brings together global stakeholders to share knowledge on sustainable waste management

Key Highlights

Expected Outcomes

• Generate Policy recommendations and frameworks to support a thriving technology supported sustainable ecosystem.

• Engaging panel discussions

• Leadership Talks

• Networking & Collaborative TIE – UPS

• Post summit collaboration platforms and visit

• Concrete partnerships and investment opportunities resulting from symposium discussions.

• Advancing Technology through Innovation in Waste Management and Exploring Global Opportunities for Technology Transfer.

• Environmental Sustainability by improved Public Awareness and Behaviour

• Recommendations to governments on key issues sector-wise

• Global Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing