ABOUT THE EVENT
EU–Qatar Business Breakfast on Circular Economy
Advancing Resource Efficiency, Waste Management and Practical Cooperation
Date: To be confirmed
Venue: Doha, Qatar (Venue to be confirmed)
The EU–Qatar Business Breakfast on Circular Economy is a high-level dialogue organised under the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project, funded by the European Union, in close collaboration with the European Union Delegation to the State of Qatar, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to the State of Qatar, and other national partners.
Bringing together senior representatives from government, industry, research institutions, academia and the private sector, the event will provide a practical platform to exchange knowledge, showcase successful initiatives, and explore new opportunities for EU–Qatar cooperation in advancing the circular economy.
Designed as an interactive business breakfast, the programme will combine high-level policy dialogue with practical business perspectives, highlighting how circular economy solutions can strengthen competitiveness, improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and support long-term sustainable growth.
WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS FOR QATAR
Qatar is rapidly advancing its transition towards a more resource-efficient and circular economy as part of its wider sustainability ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. Circular economy is increasingly recognised as a key driver for sustainable economic diversification, environmental protection and industrial innovation.
Qatar has already laid strong foundations for a circular economy. The following achievements illustrate this momentum:
As implementation accelerates, there is growing value in strengthening dialogue between policymakers, businesses and innovators to exchange practical solutions, share international experience, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
This event aims to contribute to that dialogue by bringing together leading experts from Qatar and Europe to discuss practical approaches, showcase successful case studies, and explore future partnerships that support Qatar's circular economy ambitions.
EVENT OBJECTIVES
The Business Breakfast aims to:
🚀 Launch a new chapter of practical EU–Qatar cooperation.
📈 Highlight Qatar's recent achievements and future ambitions.
💡 Showcase European policy experience, technologies and business solutions.
🤝 Facilitate meaningful dialogue between government, business and academia.
🌱 Support Qatar's transition towards a resource-efficient circular economy.
🔗 Identify concrete opportunities for future cooperation, investment and technical exchange.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
This event offers participants the opportunity to:
🔹 Hear directly from senior policymakers and technical experts from Qatar and the European Union.
🔹 Gain practical insights into circular economy policies, implementation strategies and innovative business models.
🔹 Discover successful initiatives from both Europe and Qatar that are driving sustainable growth.
🔹 Explore innovative technologies and practical solutions for resource efficiency, recycling and sustainable materials management.
🔹 Build valuable connections with government representatives, businesses, researchers and sustainability leaders.
🔹 Identify future partnership opportunities for investment, knowledge exchange and collaboration between European and Qatari organisations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The EU–Qatar Business Breakfast on Circular Economy is designed for senior decision-makers and practitioners from across the public and private sectors who are shaping Qatar's transition towards a more resource-efficient and circular economy.
🌍 Government & Public Authorities
Officials from ministries, municipalities, environmental authorities and regulators responsible for circular economy, sustainability, climate policy, waste management, industrial development and economic diversification.
🏭 Private Sector & Industry
Business leaders, manufacturers, waste management companies, recyclers, technology providers, infrastructure developers, SMEs and industry associations driving sustainable innovation.
🎓 Research, Academia & Innovation
Universities, research institutions, innovation hubs, technology centres and think tanks working on resource efficiency, sustainable production and circular economy research.
💼 Finance & Investment Community
Banks, development finance institutions, investment funds and sustainable finance experts supporting green investment and circular business models.
🤝 International Organisations & Development Partners
EU institutions, EU Member States, chambers of commerce, international organisations and development partners supporting climate action, sustainability and EU–Qatar cooperation.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of EU–Qatar cooperation on circular economy and sustainable resource management.
Join senior policymakers, business leaders, researchers and sustainability experts for a high-level dialogue focused on practical collaboration, innovation and long-term partnerships.
Register your interest today to receive event updates, programme announcements and speaker confirmations.