From 4th to 7th November 2025, the Rimini Expo Center in Italy will once again host Ecomondo, Europe and the Mediterranean basin’s landmark event for the green, blue, and circular economy. Now in its 28th edition, Ecomondo continues to grow in scope and ambition, bringing together industries, institutions, and researchers to forge solutions for some of the world’s most urgent sustainability challenges.
With a keen focus on technological innovation, this year’s event will delve deep into artificial intelligence, digitalization, advanced recycling, eco-design, and industrial decarbonization—areas critical to Africa’s sustainable development ambitions.
Where innovation meets circularity
Ecomondo 2025 will feature 30 thematic halls over 166,000 m² of exhibition space, showcasing leading-edge practices and innovations that support regenerative and resource-efficient models. The event’s Innovation District will host start-ups, scale-ups, and emerging technologies, while Green Jobs & Skills will be spotlighted as key enablers of an inclusive green transition.
Africa’s interest in circularity and green jobs is growing, and Ecomondo offers a chance to benchmark with global leaders. For countries investing in sustainable infrastructure and climate-smart industries, the event offers a glimpse into the latest trends and tools shaping the next frontier of sustainable growth.
This year’s spotlight countries include Germany, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, and the Netherlands, as well as North African nations like Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. These cross-continental engagements present an important opportunity for dialogue between Africa and its European and Mediterranean counterparts on shared environmental challenges.
Ecomondo 2025 will also tackle regional concerns relevant to African countries through discussions on the circular economy in Africa and the Mediterranean basin, offering perspective on how continental initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can integrate sustainability into trade and industrial strategies.
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Grounded in technology, guided by purpose
The event’s conference programme is as rich as its exhibitions. Curated by a Technical-Scientific Committee, the sessions will cover wide-ranging topics, including:
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Predictive resource management
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Satellite monitoring for climate resilience
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The regenerative economy and ecosystem restoration
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Sustainable packaging and eco-design
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Circularity in textiles, energy, WEEE, and construction
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Finance and communication for ecological transition
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Implementation of the Mattei Plan, which aims to foster new models of cooperation between Italy and Africa
This knowledge exchange is not just academic—it aligns with Africa’s need to build local capacity, develop resilient supply chains, and access financing for climate and sustainability initiatives.
What to watch
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SAL.VE will return in partnership with ANFIA, showcasing ecological vehicles and sustainable mobility innovations.
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The Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for Green Innovation will recognize groundbreaking technologies across sectors.
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Exhibits will be organized around six key macro areas, from Waste as Resource to Blue Economy and Environmental Monitoring, each presenting scalable solutions adaptable across diverse geographies, including Africa.
A strategic gathering at the right time
In a world where climate risks and resource pressures know no borders, platforms like Ecomondo matter more than ever. They offer a rare convergence of policy, business, and innovation—a space where shared goals can be transformed into collective action.
As Africa builds its green economies, events like Ecomondo 2025 serve not only as a window into global progress but also as an invitation to collaborate, contribute, and co-create a more circular and resilient future.
For more information, visit: www.ecomondo.com
