Waste management and circular economy require targeted commercial action. Waste Meetings 2026 arrives in Lyon on 25 and 26 November with a business meetings format paired with technical conferences for sustainability professionals.
Practical information for the event
The venue for Waste Meetings 2026 is Double Mixte in Lyon. The event runs across two days on 25 and 26 November. The format is based on scheduled one-to-one meetings complemented by conference sessions.
A typical daily timetable listed by the organizers shows registration from 8.00 to 9.00, meeting and conference blocks from 9.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 18.30 and an evening cocktail on the first day. Participants can arrange up to 26 appointments during the event.
Attendee profile and company types
Buyers and suppliers active in recycling, waste treatment and recovery are the primary audience. The organizers use a detailed skills and needs nomenclature to classify companies by the types of waste they handle and the processes they provide.
Waste Meetings 2026 focuses on three levels of recovery. Material recovery returns waste to manufacturing or recycles it into new products. Organic recovery uses compost or digestate for soil regeneration. Energy recovery converts waste into heat or electricity.
Program and meeting format
The event combines private meetings with conference sessions. Meetings are kept short to allow a high number of targeted contacts. Each day includes morning and afternoon blocks with short breaks between appointments and a lunch break on site.
Exhibitors have access to fully equipped stands and buyers can attend free of charge according to the event information. Waste Meetings runs alongside PCH Meetings and INTERMAINTENANCE at the same venue and dates, enabling cross-sector contact with chemical and maintenance suppliers.
Commercial prospecting tips
Map the waste streams and processes you need before booking meetings. Use the event nomenclature to filter potential partners by treatment method and recovery solution.
Book meetings in advance and prioritize objectives for each slot. Prepare concise technical materials showing plant capacity, certifications and case studies. Buyers should bring waste specifications and expected volumes to speed technical assessment.
During meetings focus on lead times, treatment capacity and regulatory compliance. Close each appointment with a precise next step and a deadline for sending technical files or arranging site visits.
Final recommendation
Waste Meetings 2026 concentrates procurement and supply activity for waste management into a compact, appointment-driven format. Plan your agenda through the event platform and use the skills and needs taxonomy to target suppliers with the right technical fit. Details on registration and the full program are available on the official site http://www.wastemeetings.com/en
