Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) event for the green, blue, and circular economy in Europe and the Mediterranean basin, will return to the Rimini Expo Centre from 4 to 7 November 2025, with an enhanced international focus on the global future of the ecological transition. The 28th edition is set to be its most ambitious yet, occupying 30 halls and 166,000 square metres of exhibition space. It aims to strengthen its international vocation and consolidate its role as a global platform and hub for the circular economy and ecological transition. Ecomondo seeks to foster dialogue between industries, institutions, and the research world to combine business growth with environmental and social protection through ethical and inclusive development models. "Ecomondo 2025 will occupy 30 halls covering 166,000 square meters of exhibition space," explained Alessandra Astolfi, IEG's Global Exhibition Director of the Green & Technology Division. "Due to synergy with the Italian Trade Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), delegations from all over the world are expected to attend in collaboration with 80 international sector associations, confirming the event's role as Europe's leading appointment on the latest innovative models of circular economy." Target countries for Ecomondo 2025 include Germany, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, and the Netherlands, alongside North African nations such as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and countries in the Middle East. To facilitate attendance for European and international visitors, new direct flight connections to Rimini from Munich and Rome, organised by IEG and operated by LuxWing, will be available from 4 to 7 November. The event's global networking role is further supported by the recently concluded editions of Ecomondo Mexico and Ecomondo China – CDEPE, and the upcoming Green Med Expo & Symposium in Naples (28-30 May 2025), all of which are scheduled to return in 2026. Ecomondo 2025 will also see the return of SAL.VE, the biennial Exhibition of Ecological Vehicles, in partnership with ANFIA. The States General of the Green Economy, organised by the Sustainable Development Foundation and promoted by the National Council for the Green Economy in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security, under the patronage of the European Commission, will also be a key feature. Themed Areas and Key Focuses Ecomondo will feature six themed macro-areas: Waste as Resource, Water Cycle & Blue Economy, Sites & Soil Restoration, Bioenergy & Agriculture, Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring, and Circular and Regenerative Bio-Economy. Additional focuses will include the Blue Economy District for marine ecosystems, Circular Healthy City for circular and healthy urban environments, the Paper District for sustainable paper design, the Textile District for ethical fashion, and the Trenchless District for No Dig technologies. The Innovation District will serve as a hub for innovation, featuring an enhanced Start-Up & Scale-Up area and a focus on Green Jobs & Skills. The Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for Green Innovation will recognise groundbreaking technologies across various exhibition sectors. Key themes at Ecomondo 2025 will encompass advanced recycling of strategic raw materials, eco-design, new packaging solutions to reduce supply chain impact, artificial intelligence and digitalisation for accelerating the ecological transition, new satellite monitoring technologies to combat climate change impacts, and industrial decarbonisation, with a special emphasis on the textile, energy, WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), and construction industries. Technology-Intensive Conference Programme Alongside the exhibition, Ecomondo will offer a comprehensive calendar of conferences, seminars, and round tables organised by its Technical-Scientific Committee. These sessions will provide in-depth discussions on regulatory aspects, policies, and regulations, also in light of the Next Generation EU plan. Topics will include ecosystem restoration, the blue economy, the regenerative economy, AI, Digital Twin technologies, predictive resource management, bioenergy, satellite monitoring of environmental transformations and land management, finance, communication, and the circular economy and ecological transition in Africa and the Mediterranean basin, with a particular focus on initiatives like the Mattei Plan. Institutional Partners Ecomondo 2025 is organised by Italian Exhibition Group with the collaboration of numerous national and international bodies, including the European Commission, the Italian Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security, the Italian Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy, ITA – Italian Trade & Investment Agency, and various regional and industry associations.
