Papers are invited on the below mentioned themes. Authors of selected papers will get an opportunity to present their work ‘face-to-face’ or online during the conference.
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Waste to resource recovery solutions (energy, fuel & other value added product), AI-driven sorting and material classification, Bio-recycling, Chemical recycling of plastics, Decentralised and Localised recycling solutions
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Blockchain for waste traceability, Circular economy and supply chain logistics, Internet of Things (IoT) for circular, low-carbon logistics networks, and Reverse logistics for carbon footprint reduction
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: AI and Big Data for waste generation and process optimization, Blockchain for recycling and remanufacturing, Environmental Life cycle assessment (E-LCA) for waste recycling, and Modelling and optimisation of waste-to-resource pathways
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in logistics and recycling, Fiscal instruments for recycling, Hybrid approaches for carbon and circularity indicators, Low carbon and Circular economy in urban and rural settings, and Policy analysis for Circular Economy and Carbon Neutrality
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Circularity in the life cycles of electronics and IT infrastructure, Decision-support pathways, Greenhouse gas accounting, Industrial symbiosis to minimize waste and emissions, Urban mining for secondary raw materials—economic and logistical challenges, and Recovery of critical raw materials
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: PLM for circular supply chains, Reverse logistics: refurbishing, remanufacturing, or recycling, and Recyclability & material recovery for product design
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Awareness and promotional incentives, Behavioural change for waste segregation, Consumer and corporate behaviours, and Stakeholder engagement models
Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Bioeconomy and agro-waste management, Bio-medical waste, and Circularity in the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, E- waste, etc
All accepted papers will receive a certificate of paper presentation.
Invitations will be extended for high-quality research papers to be included as chapters in a book. In that case, the paper will undergo another round of blinded review process. The editor may contact you for resubmission of paper in the format required for the book chapter.
| Milestone | Deadline for early bird registration | Deadline for standard registration |
| Submission of papers | 15 October 2025 | 15 November 2025 |
| Decision on acceptance of paper | Within 15 days of paper submission | Within 15 days of paper submission |
| Registration of selected abstracts | Within 15 days of paper acceptance / latest by 15 November 2025 | Within 15 days of paper acceptance/ latest by 15 December 2025 |
| Presentation during conference | 16-17 January 2026 | |
To facilitate the submission process and subsequent follow-up, please consider the following guidelines and information.