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WHAT TO EXPECT AT AWWS III SUMMIT 2026
Experience the heartbeat of African collaboration at the Africa Waste Is Wealth Summit 2026
Where The African Circular Economy Sector Convenes
Learn from industry leaders shaping Africa’s circular economy ecosystem. Gain practical strategies, discover opportunities and connect with the people driving real growth.
Explore
Discover the latest Circular Economy trends - with connections designed to foster real opportunity and long-term partnerships.
Connect
Meet CEOs, investors, regulators, and ventures driving Africa’s Circular Economy ecosystem forward.
Invest
Engage with startups and corporates ready for partnerships and growth, bridging capital with Africa’s opportunities.
Shape
Collaborate on solutions and strategies that define Africa’s future, driving cross-border collaboration and ecosystem-wide impact.
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Conference Thematic Areas
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THEME I: POLICY, GOVERNANCE & SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION - Exploring how Africa moves from fragmented initiatives to structured, bankable, policy-backed systems.
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THEME II: FINANCE, MARKETS & INDUSTRIAL VALUE CHAINS - Positioning waste management as an investment class and climate solution.
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THEME III: TECHNOLOGY, STANDARDS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - Advancing technical rigor, digital innovation and professional standards across Africa’s waste sector.
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THEME IV: INCLUSIVE TRANSITION & HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT - Ensuring Africa’s circular economy transition is equitable, inclusive and skills-driven.
AWWS III Programme
08:00–09:00
Registration & Networking
Delegate check-in, digital showcasing of innovations ongoing.
09:00–10:30
High-Level Opening Ceremony
Ministerial addresses, ISWA ARC remarks, TTNM Remarks, Keynote on “Africa’s Circular Future”
10:30–11:00
Media & Press Briefings
Press & VIP Engagements
11:00–13:00
Theme I: Policy, Governance & Systems Transformation
ROOM 1: Policy, Regulation and Governance (EPR, plastics policy, regional harmonization)
ROOM 2: Circular Cities and Municipal Systems
ROOM 3: From Projects to Infrastructure: Scaling Africa’s Waste Management Systems
13:00–14:00
Lunch
Lunch & Digital Exhibition
14:00–16:00
Theme III: Technology, Standards & Operational Excellence
ROOM 1: Technology, Innovation and Digitalization in Waste Management (AI & IoT).
ROOM 2: ISWA Technical & Standards Stream (best practice, operations, treatment, accreditation)
16:00–17:00
Technical Deep-Dive Sessions
Parallel workshops (standards, digital tools, landfill alternatives, methane capture tech)
18:30–20:30
Welcome Reception (TBC)
Hosted networking evening
