After the outstanding success of the 2025 edition, we are pleased to announce SUM 2026 – 9th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining, which will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 in the stunning island of Procida, Italy – a gem in the Bay of Naples and Italy’s Capital of Culture in 2022.

Organized once again in this unique and inspiring setting, SUM 2026 will bring together leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers — representing diverse disciplinary backgrounds — to explore the latest advancements and key challenges in circular economy, sustainable resource management, and urban mining.

The previous edition, held in Procida in 2025, was a great success, attracting participants from 26 countries and a wide variety of disciplines. Building on this momentum, SUM has established itself as a truly multidisciplinary annual event, recognizing the increasing complexity of circular economy issues and the urgent need for integrated, cross-sectoral solutions.

The Symposium fosters open dialogue and collaboration among experts from fields such as Engineering, Economics, Law, Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, and many others — promoting a science-based approach that connects research, policy, and practice.

The Call for Papers is now open until 16 February for submissions addressing this edition's topics!
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