SUM 2026 will be held from 20 to 22 May 2026 in the stunning island of Procida (Naples, Italy).

Organized by IRACE – International Research Association on Circular Economy, the conference will bring together leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers — representing diverse disciplinary backgrounds — to explore the latest advancements and key challenges in circular economy, sustainable resource management, and urban mining.

The Symposium fosters open dialogue and multidisciplinary collaboration to address the increasing complexity of circular economy issues and the urgent need for integrated, cross-sectoral solutions.

The programme will include parallel tracks of oral sessions, workshops, poster presentations and many other engaging activities.

The Call for Papers is open for submitting contributions for oral presentations, posters or workshops addressing the symposium topics.

All authors interested in presenting their work at SUM 2026 are invited to submit their proposal following the instructions available at: https://www.sumsymposium.it/en/speakers-area

Submission Deadline: 16 February 2026

For any further information, please visit the official website at www.sumsymposium.it or contact the Organising Secretariat at info@sumsymposium.it

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