South Africa 2026 Local Circularity Summit and E-Waste Festival
On 12 and 13 October 2026, TheRockGroup, in partnership with E-waste recycling authority (Era), will host the South Africa 2026 Local Circularity Summit and E-Waste Festival at Maker’s Landing at the V&A Waterfront. Across two days, the Summit will bring together stakeholders working on circular economy, electronic waste management and local economic development to explore how South Africa can build more resilient circular systems.
What to expect
Day 1: Exploring South Africa’s WEEE landscape
The first day focuses on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the developments shaping electronic waste management in South Africa.
Sessions will explore:
- Evolving WEEE regulations
- Extended Producer Responsibility and producer responsibility
- Key waste themes shaping the future of electronic waste management
- Opportunities and challenges within South Africa’s e-waste landscape
Day 2: Circular economy in action
The second day shifts the focus from understanding the landscape to practical solutions. Participants will explore how circular economy approaches can help build resilient local systems that create value for people, nature and business. Through plenary sessions, breakout sessions, expos and challenges, the programme will explore practical action and how material flows can become opportunities for local value creation, entrepreneurship and employment.
National Tech & E-Waste Drive
As part of the Summit, we will also host a National Tech & E-Waste Drive. Participants are invited to bring their unwanted electronic devices to the event, helping put circularity into practice while drawing attention to the scale and opportunities of electronic waste in South Africa in partnership with DigiCircle4all.
Who should attend?
The South Africa 2026 Local Circularity Summit and E-Waste Festival is relevant for organisations and professionals working across:
- Circular economy
- E-waste and WEEE management
- Waste management
- Producer responsibility
- Sustainability
- Local economic development
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Policy and regulation
The Summit offers an opportunity to connect with others working to build more resilient local economies and explore practical approaches to circularity.
Event details
Date: 12–13 October 2026
Location: Maker’s Landing, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Organisers: TheRockGroup and E-waste recycling authority (Era)
Register for the Summit
Registration is open for the South Africa 2026 Local Circularity Summit and E-Waste Festival.
Interested in contributing to the Summit or getting involved? Contact conference@therockgroup.biz.
