Call for contributions
Advancing Circular Materials in Europe

Call for Contributions

Submission of papers

Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts. A selection of best papers will be made by the Scientific Committee of CCR.

Abstract submission should be made by December 11, 2026

Abstract should be no more than 500 words. It should explain the subject, originality, and relevance to Circular Materials Conference. Authors of accepted abstracts are required to submit the following materials:

Final Publication and Presentation

Maximum Eight-page Full Paper (including references) in pdf and word - using the one of the templates, which can be downloaded from circularmaterialsconference.se.

Publication in the Proceedings and presentation at the Conference are conditional on the final acceptance of the Full Paper and on the registration of the presenting Author at the Conference. Each registered Author will be entitled to present a maximum of one paper at the Conference.

Notice

Circular Materials Conference enforces a “no-show” policy. Any accepted paper included in the final program is expected to have at least one author or qualified proxy attend and present the paper at the conference.

Publish Your Research with MDPI through the Circular Materials Conference

The Circular Materials Conference 2027 has partnered with two MDPI journals, Batteries and Clean Technologies, to publish Articles or Reviews (subject to peer review) in Special Issues dedicated to the event.

More information
  • Important dates

August 17
2026

Call for contributions opens

December 11
2026

Abstract submission deadline

February 5
2027

Notification of abstract acceptance

March 19
2027

Author registration deadline

After the conference

Full paper submission

May 19-20
2027

Circular Materials Conference
  • Cross-cutting themes

The Cross-cutting Themes address the policies, methods, technologies and business approaches that enable the transition towards circular material systems across industrial sectors.

Exploring how European policies, governance frameworks, circular economy strategies and market instruments can accelerate the transition towards circular material systems and strengthen industrial competitiveness.

Presenting innovative business models, industrial collaboration and value chain approaches that improve resource efficiency, create new circular markets and strengthen resilient supply chains.

Addressing methodologies, industrial applications and case studies that integrate safety, sustainability and circularity into the design of materials, products and industrial processes.

Exploring methods for assessing environmental performance, resource efficiency and circularity to support informed decision-making throughout material value chains.

Highlighting how digital technologies, artificial intelligence and product data improve traceability, transparency and resource management across circular value chains.

Showcasing pilot projects, demonstration facilities and industrial implementation that bridge research and commercial deployment of circular technologies and business solutions.
  • Material streams

The conference addresses a broad range of material streams and circular value chains that are central to Europe’s industrial and sustainability transition. Contributions may address recycling technologies, resource recovery, material innovation, industrial applications and circular value chains across multiple sectors.

Exploring technologies and strategies for recovering metals and critical raw materials from secondary resources to strengthen Europe’s resilient material supply.

Presenting innovative solutions for recovering valuable resources from mine waste, tailings, slags and industrial residues while supporting sustainable mining and resource resilience.

Addressing technologies, business models and policy developments that enable sustainable battery production, second-life applications and efficient recycling.

Exploring innovations that improve the circularity of plastics through advanced recycling technologies, product design, reuse and sustainable polymer systems.

Addressing challenges and opportunities in recovering valuable materials from photovoltaic systems to support the circular transition of renewable energy technologies.

Highlighting technologies, collection systems and policy solutions that improve the recovery, reuse and recycling of electronic waste.

Exploring innovative packaging solutions that minimise resource use while improving recyclability, circularity and compliance with emerging European legislation.

Addressing circular solutions for the construction sector, including material reuse, recycling, design for circularity and low-carbon construction materials.

Advancing the circular use of aggregates, excavated rock and secondary mineral-based materials through reuse, recycling and innovative processing, with a focus on resource efficiency, material quality, environmental performance and market uptake.

Exploring technologies and applications that recover valuable materials from MSWI residues, fly ash and other mineral-based waste streams, creating new opportunities for the circular use of mineral resources.

Presenting technologies and circular strategies for composite materials used in transport, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.

Addressing circular textile systems through innovative design, reuse, recycling technologies and sustainable business models.

Highlighting emerging materials, breakthrough technologies and novel industrial applications with the potential to accelerate Europe’s circular transition.

The list of conference themes is indicative rather than exhaustive. Contributions addressing other aspects of circular materials, sustainable resource management and circular value chains are also welcome.

  • Abstract registration form

    Nordic Publishing
    Vasagatan 7, 4 tr
    SE-111 20 Stockholm

    Mr Jan Ots
    Phone: +46(0)73-851 61 26
    E-mail: jan.ots@nordicstrat.se

    www.nordicpublishing.se

    About the conference

    Circular Materials Conference is a Nordic forum for industrial, scientific and commercial progress in the circular use of materials, that offers unique insight and debate in seminars, face-to-face meetings and networking for international key people, academic and commercial, that wants to be in the industry forefront at a time when we face the challenge of transformation to circular business models for the future of our planet.
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