Tasmanian Circular Economy Innovation Forum

Tasmania Circular Economy Innovation Forum

Building Tasmania's Circular Economy Through Innovation

Innovation is becoming a core capability for businesses looking to remain competitive in an environment of rising costs, labour shortages, changing markets and increasing sustainability expectations.

The Tasmania Circular Economy Innovation Forum brings together growers, processors, manufacturers, industry leaders, researchers, government and technology providers to explore how innovation can unlock new value from existing resources, improve productivity and strengthen Tasmania's circular economy.

This is not a conference about innovation theory. It is a forum for discussing industry challenges, sharing practical experiences and exploring opportunities to improve business performance through new technologies, collaboration and circular economy thinking.

Through keynote presentations, industry discussion, technology showcases and networking, participants will contribute to conversations about the opportunities and barriers facing Tasmania, while helping identify future projects and partnerships.

Whether you are looking to improve resource efficiency, reduce operating costs, create new revenue opportunities, explore emerging technologies or connect with potential collaborators, the forum provides an opportunity to contribute to the discussion and help shape Tasmania's circular economy.

Morning Forum

9.30 am – 12.00 pm

The morning forum will include:

Industry keynote presentations

Panel discussion with industry leaders

Rapid technology showcases from Australian and international scaleups

Discussion on circular economy opportunities for Tasmania

Networking with industry, government, researchers and technology providers

The forum is designed to encourage discussion, share practical examples and identify opportunities for collaboration and commercial innovation.

Afternoon Workshop (Optional)

Australian Grown Innovation Engage

12.30pm - 4.30pm

Continue the conversation by participating in an interactive workshop focused on developing ideas into opportunities.

Participants will:

Learn practical innovation tools used by leading organisations.

Explore challenges and opportunities within their own business.

Understand how emerging technologies can support circular economy outcomes.

Develop ideas that could progress into future innovation or commercial trial projects.

Connect with organisations interested in collaborating on practical solutions.

No previous innovation experience is required.

The Tasmanian Circular Economy Innovation Forum is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government