Australia’s leading event for circular economy innovation, ReGen Expo, has released its free two-day speaker program set to take place on 23–24 July 2025 at the ICC Sydney. The program features over 50 voices from across government, industry, research and community sectors, all united by a shared mission: to double Australia’s circularity by 2035.

Collaborating with Planet Ark, WCRA, and ReGen’s Advisory Board, the program discusses the nation’s resource and design challenges, with sessions focused on circular product design, packaging, procurement, construction, textiles, policy frameworks and Indigenous knowledge systems.

“I’m incredibly proud of the depth and diversity this year’s speaker program offers—it’s the result of deep collaboration with our Advisory Board, Planet Ark, WCRA, and our broader community,” said Ali Lawes, ReGen Event Director. “We set out to curate a program that goes beyond a ‘talk fest’—one that delivers tangible solutions, sparks real-world impact, and helps drive Australia’s transition to a circular economy. ReGen 2025 is about action, alignment, and accelerating progress together.”

Speaker Highlights Include:

Heinz Schandl (CSIRO) on the national metrics needed to reach double circularity
Amy Cobb (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) on federal frameworks and governance
Dr Kate Wruck, 2025 Young Australian of the Year, exploring how Indigenous knowledge forms the foundation of circularity
Courtney Holm (ABCH) and Anne-Marie Cheney (eBay Australia) discussing innovation in fashion and reuse
Jeff Morgan (Hassell) and Anthony Carbone (Kennett Builders) sharing practical examples of circular construction
Chris Foley (APCO) and Lars Jung (Planet Protector Packaging) on the future of packaging policy and design

The program also includes the Innovation Pitch Fest, sponsored by Coles, where Australian startups and scale-ups will present the latest solutions to promote circularity across industries.

Sessions are free to attend for all registered ReGen visitors, with full program details available online at regenexpo.com.au.

About ReGen

Formerly known as the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE), ReGen is Australia’s largest trade show dedicated to expanding scope and emphasis on the circular economy. The expo showcases cutting-edge technical displays, offers vital industry insights, and features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Organised by Diversified Australia, ReGen brings together circular resource exhibitors, buyers, and thought leaders to drive transformation and contribution to a circular and sustainable future for Australia.

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