BUILDING A CIRCULAR
CONSCIOUS CONTINENT
NOVEMBER 27 & 28, 2018 | SANTIAGO, CHILE
35+ SPEAKERS | 25+ NATIONS | 3 PLENARY | 3 WORKSHOPS | 10 PANELS | BILINGUAL EVENT
Join 300+ colleagues and friends at the premier annual gathering for people inspired by the Circular Economy principles from the American Continent and beyond and contribute to the discussions and share your view to this year's theme:
WITH INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS ON: CRADLE-TO-CRADLE | ECODESIGN | BIOMIMICRY | BLUE ECONOMY | INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT





Western Hemisphere: North America | Mesoamerica | Caribbean | South America | European Territories and Greenland
CEFA2018 is a 2-day high-level event that offers unique and interactive sessions, work shops, and networking opportunities hosting a wide range of international speakers, including inspirational speakers who encourage reflection and thinking, and developers and practitioners in the field of Circular Economy sharing their practical experience and insights.
an initiative of
founding partners:
local and global alliances:
How to realize a
Circular Economy
and Sustainable Development in the Americas?





ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES CEFA2018

Declaration of Santiago for Regional Cooperation on Circular Economy
CEFA2018 Report capturing the principle outcomes and recommendations

Announcement of new Circular Economy Programs and Initiatives

Learn about innovative and break-through ideas and solutions





Outcomes CEFA2017
Circular Start-Ups
Circular Businesses
Circular Cities
Gather insights regarding what is available in practice throughout the American Continent. This includes examples of business models, innovative services, and sustainable products that comply with the Circular Economy principles.
Related topics to be discussed at CEFA2018 are:





Ken
WEBSTER
Head of Innovation,
Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), United Kingdom


Nicola
CERANTOLA
Founder and Director
Ecologing, Italy


Dr. Walter R.
STAHEL
Founder and Director
Product-Life Institute, Switzerland


Marcela
GODOY
President
Asociación de Consumidores Sostenibles, AdC Circular, Chile


Ken
ALSTON
Senior Advisor
Circular Economy Platform of the Americas,
United States


Dr. Sanjeevan
BAJAJ
Advisor
Quality Forum of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), India


Kari
HERLEVI
Project Director
Circular Economy, SITRA, Finland


Elin
LARSSON
President
Sustainability Director,Flippa K, Sweden
RESULTS | CEFA2017, MEDELLIN COLOMBIA
PRESENTATIONS | CEFA2018, SANTIAGO CHILE

By becoming a sponsor of the Circular Economy of the Americas Forum (CEFA), you will have the great opportunity to introduce and expand the reach of your products and services to an audience that is especially interested in the growing trend of Circular Economy. This audience includes business leaders, academics, senior government personnel and NGOs.
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VENUE
BOTANICO Event Center
This year's venue is the inspiring "BOTANICO" Conference Centre located at the foot of the Andes with a wonderful view of the city of Santiago, Chile.
Address
Diagonal Las Torres 2700, Lote 4. Peñalolen, Santiago
E:
T: +297-5948101
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In case you are interested in becoming a sponsor, speaker, participate in the Circular Innovation Challenge, or showcase your idea, solution or product at the Circular Innovation Square, please contact us!