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CECE 2026

Sep 23 - 25, 2026 : UTS Aerial function Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Organised by University of Technology Sydney
Opera House

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Welcome Drinks 23 September 2026

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Day 1, 24 September 2026

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Day 2, 25 September 2026

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Directions to the Conference and Gala Dinner venue

Conference Venue (Broadway, Jones and Harris Rooms); Gala Dinner (Thomas and Wattle Rooms)


UTS Aerial Function Centre
Level 7, UTS Building 10
235 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

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The conference venue is conveniently located approximately seven minutes' walk from Central Station.

You can access Building 10 from Broadway, Jones Street, Thomas Street, or Wattle Street. The main entrance is located on Jones Street at Level 2. From there, take the elevators to Level 7, turn left, and proceed across the overbridge to the Aerial Function Centre.

As a useful landmark, look for the iconic UTS tower (Building 1). Building 10 is located nearby.

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CECE stands as an annual international conference, spanning diverse disciplines from fundamental to applied research encompassing policies, technologies, and community education concerning the circular economy, climate change, and the environment. The conference's thematic scope extends across circular economy applications in water, energy, environment, waste, resource recovery, and climate change, among other pertinent areas. This conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform, bringing together researchers from academia, industries, government, and NGOs on a global scale. It facilitates the exchange of research findings, covering both foundational principles and practical applications. Notably, CECE aims to foster networks among researchers, nurturing international collaborations that drive innovation and progress in circular economy, climate change, and environmental research. Distinguished plenary and keynote speakers, representing academia, industry, and government, will grace the conference, providing valuable insights and perspectives. Conference also presents a unique opportunity for both industries, academics, or individuals to vie for recognition in various CECE Award categories. For those eager to participate, key conference dates are outlined below. Join us as we explore the frontiers of knowledge and collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for a circular economy, climate resilience, and environmental well-being.

Conference Chairs

Prof Ho Kyong Shon

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A/Prof Dana Cordell

Conference Themes

Circular nutrients

Circular construction

Battery recycling

Circular bioeconomy and bioecology​

Circular plastics

​Environmental impact of circular economy / Issues in Upscaling CE processes

Circular AI​

Micro circular economy​

Circular water

Circular mining and

Rare Earth Elements

​​Circular policies and regulations

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Circular energy​

Circular - Other

Conference Key dates

  • Abstract submission open: 29 October 2025

  • Abstract submission is only open for poster submissions- deadline 28 August 2026​

  • Abstract notification: 1 July 2026

  • Speaker registration deadline: 14 August 2026

  • Early bird registration deadline: 14 August 2026

  • Welcome reception: 23 September 2026

  • Conference: 24 - 25 September 2026

Plenary Speakers

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Dr David Bergmann

 

Chief Executive Officer

Water Research Australia

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Ms. Lisa McLean

 

Managing Director & CEO

Circular Australia

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Dr Michael Storey

 

Director of Innovation

SUEZ in Australia & New Zealand

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Prof Damien Giurco

 

Circular Economy Chair

Faculty of Engineering and IT

University of Melbourne

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Keynote Speakers

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Mr Chris Allison

 

Director

CityForest

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Dr Keisuke Nansai

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Director, Material Cycles Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan

Panel Member, UNEP International Resource Panel

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Dr Yuting Zhuo

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Lecturer

The University of New South Wales

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Prof Keith Crews

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Professor & Director 

of ARC-ITRH "Advance Timber Hub"

University of Queensland

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Dr Prashant Srivastava

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Senior Research Scientist  

CSIRO, Adelaide

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Paul Hodgson ACEcD

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Chief Executive Officer

Solving Plastic Waste Cooperative Research Centre

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Dr Dallas Wilkinson

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Founder/Managing Director Enhanced Performance Business Advisory (EPBA), Chair – Austmine and President Elect LESI ANZ

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Prof Caitlin Byrt

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ARC Industry Fellow 

Australian National University

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Prof Stuart Khan

 

Head of School, Civil Engineering

The University of Sydney

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Ms. Kate Dryden

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Director

Sphere Infrastructure Partners

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Dr Pema Wangda

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Executive Director

Bhutan For Life Fund Secretariat

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A/Prof Alireza F. Fini

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Director of the Construction Management Program

University of Technology Sydney

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Prof Tao He

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Researcher at Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, China

  Co-Editor-in-Chief of Desalination

Executive Editor of Desalination and Water Treatment

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Dr Pablo Juliano

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Principal Research Scientist

CSIRO

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Dr Geoffrey Johnston-Hall

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R&D Manager

Memcor

DuPont Water Solutions 

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A/Prof Julie Jupp

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Associate Professor and Deputy Director of Teaching and Learning Engagement
University of Technology Sydney

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Dr Rumana Hossain

 

Lecturer, Materials Science

The University of New South Wales

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Mr Django Seccombe

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Circular Economy Manager Business Development

Sydney Water

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Prof Nicholas Ze-Xian Low

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Professor of Chemical Engineering

Nanjing Tech University 

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A/Prof Amir Razmjou

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Associate Professor 

Edith Cowan University

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A/Prof Sherub Phuntsho

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Associate Professor 

Deputy Director ARC NICE Hub

University of Technology Sydney

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Ms. Joanne Chong

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Commissioner

Productivity Commission 

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A/Prof Gayathri Naidu

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Deputy Head of School CESE, FEIT

University of Technology Sydney 

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Mr Josh Robinson

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Founder and Managing Director

JR Hammer 

Invited Speakers

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Dr Salwan Al-Assafi

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Research Portfolio Manager - Critical Minerals and Alternative Use of Tailings and Waste

MRIWA

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A/Prof Martin Anda

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Associate Professor

Centre for Water, Energy and Waste

Murdoch University

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Dr Andrea Merenda

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Research Fellow

Victoria University

Conference Committees

Organising Committee

  • ​Prof Stefano Freguia – UoM 

  • Prof Damien Giurco, UoM

  • Prof Sandra Kentish – UoM

  • Prof Mikel Duke – VU 

  • Prof Dikai Liu – UTS

  • Prof Jie Liu – UTS 

  • A/Prof Sherub Phuntsho – UTS 

  • A/Prof Leonard Tijing – UTS 

  • Dr Ibrahim El Saliby - ARC NiCE Hub, UTS

  • Dr Li Gao – South East Water 

  • Dr Melita Jazbec – UTS 

  • Dr Ludo Dumee – Curtin University 

  • Dr Maja Arsic – CSIRO

  • Dr Hanwei Yu - UTS

Scientific Advisory Committee

  • ​Prof Helena Wang, UoM

  • Mr Django Seccombe, Sydney Water

  • Dr Veera Koskue, UoM

  • A/Prof Malindu Sandanayake, RMIT

  • A/Prof Min Zheng, UNSW

  • Dr Prashant Srivastava, CSIRO

  • Prof Qilin Wang, UTS

  • Ms Leonie Williams, Melbourne Water

  • A/Prof Adrian Oehmen, UQ

  • Dr Yanyan Zhao, CSIRO

  • A/Prof Jianfeng Mao, UoA

  • Dr Shuaifei Zhao, Deakin Uni

  • Dr. Sara Long, RMIT

  • Dr Yanni Bouras, VU

  • Dr Robert Haigh, VU

  • Dr Massoud Sofi, UoM

  • A/Prof Nolene Byrne, Deakin Uni

  • Dr Alex Duan, UoM

  • A/Prof Pooria Pasbakhsh, UoM

  • Dr Kashif Rasool, Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni

  • A/Prof Hamid Arandiyan, RMIT

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The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) provides independent, evidence‐based advice to government on how to address difficult policy problems. OCSE provides funding to the NSW research sector and brings academia, government and industry together to drive the commercialisation of research excellence for the benefit of the state, with a major focus on industry development. OCSE also supports a number of science outreach and engagement activities and events, including the annual Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering.

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