The Circulate Expo & Pitch Fest is the region’s flagship circular economy event, a dynamic showcase of innovation, collaboration, and practical solutions accelerating the Hunter’s transition to a more sustainable future.

This event brings together governments at all levels, businesses, industry leaders, researchers, and community innovators for a full day of discovery, networking, and inspiration.

What to Expect

Circular Economy Expo

Explore exhibitor stalls featuring local circular, sustainable, naturebased products, services, technologies, trial phase solutions and case studies. See practical demonstrations of sustainable procurement solutions for your next project or operations. Exhibitors and attendees will get to connect directly with suppliers, contractors, innovators, researchers, businesses and public sector.

Live Pitch Fest

Watch finalists pitch their circular economy innovations to a panel of industry leaders, investors, academics, and HJO representatives. Attendees help shape the outcome, with winners receiving recognition, in-kind support, and media exposure.

Networking & Panel Sessions

Engage with experts and peers through two panel discussions featuring circular economy practitioners and thought leaders. Meet exhibitors, investors, and collaborators in a dedicated networking zone designed to spark new partnerships and opportunities.

Why Attend

• Discover emerging circular solutions from across the Hunter and Central Coast
• Build connections with levels of government including government agencies, councils, businesses, researchers and innovators
• Learn from leading practitioners and real-world discussions from our panelists in our panel session
• Join in on creating a collaborative and commemorative art piece with a local creator
• Support local enterprises driving regional sustainability and circularity
• Be part of a growing ecosystem accelerating circular transition, demand and supply availabilities

Post-Event Impact

All attendees and partners will receive the following, including:

• Exhibitor insights
• List of the suppliers including exhibitors, researchers, innovators
• Highlights of the panel sessions
• Reflections on procurement capability and regional impact

Event Details

Date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Location: Museum of Art and Culture, yapang Booragul, Lake Macquarie NSW. 2A First St, Booragul NSW 2284

Hosted by: Circular Economy Living Lab (CELL) 

Supporting Sponsors: DANTIA, Lake Macquarie City Council, University of Newcastle, Hunter Joint Organisation, the Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, Koppers and Boomerang Labs. Thank you to our sponsors!