Over 12–14 hours of circular economy conversations at the Ibirapuera Parque’s auditorium in São Paulo, participants from across the globe came together to emphasize collaboration, resource efficiency, and social cohesion. The event, set amidst 158 acres of lush greenery, delivered not only a powerful call for action but also a demonstration of nearly zero-waste practices, highlighting that the future of circularity is both inclusive and actionable.
12–14 hours of circular economy conversations were not overwhelming but enriching, optimistic, and deeply reinforcing.
"Voices from the global north and south emphasized collaboration, resource efficiency, and social cohesion,"
— Shobha Raghavan, CEO, SZW
The venue, Ibirapuera Parque’s auditorium in São Paulo, sat within 158 acres of greenery, slopes, joggers, and espresso, reminiscent of namma Cubbon Park.
The event opened with a stirring classical performance: 50 violinists in sync, local dance, and a 7-year-old autistic boy conducting.
No promotional goodies were distributed. Impressively, it was nearly a zero-waste event—all reusable cutlery, paper cups for coffee (unfortunately), but regular reminders to bring bottles and plenty of water dispensers.
