Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West is proud to present the Circular Futures Forum: Innovating Sustainability in Regional NSW, landmark 2.5-day event taking place from 3–5 September 2025 at the Banksia Events Conference Centre in Orange, NSW.
The forum will bring together national thought leaders, regional innovators, and industry changemakers to tackle the urgent issues at the heart of Australia’s transition to a circular economy — from waste and recycling, food and organics, carbon farming, and textile reuse, to sustainable housing, the built environment, system thinking and clean energy systems.
Designed to ignite bold ideas and deliver practical, scalable solutions, the Circular Futures Forum features hands-on workshops, cutting-edge presentations, and impact-driven case studies. Attendees will dive into panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities that address circularity from multiple angles, including resource efficiency, decarbonisation, and regional resilience.
“Bringing the conversation on circularity to Orange isn’t just timely — it’s strategic. Regional communities like ours are perfectly placed to lead the shift toward sustainable industries. The Circular Futures Forum helps spark the partnerships and ideas that will power long-term, impactful economic growth — and at Green Timber Technology, we’re proud to be part of that momentum,” said Pete Morrison, CEO & Executive Director of Green Timber Technology, a sustainability-driven housing manufacturing business based in Orange.
With major sponsorship from Sircel, Essential Energy and nbn, the forum showcases strong cross-sector commitment to innovation in circular economy practices — and positions regional NSW as a future leader in sustainability and industry transformation.
“Supporting the Circular Futures Forum is a natural fit for Sircel. As an Australian-owned green tech company on a mission to eliminate e-waste from landfill and return valuable materials to the circular economy, we know real circular change takes more than ambition — it takes infrastructure, innovation, and collaboration. This forum is a powerful platform to drive that change, and we’re proud to support it as a main partner, helping accelerate impact where it matters most.” said Anthony Karam, CEO of Sircel.
“RDA Central West is honoured to lead the charge in facilitating the Circular Futures Forum — a pivotal platform driving regional conversation on circularity,” said Josh Gordon, Director of RDA Central West.
“The future of our region’s economy is inseparable from sustainability, and by convening the brightest minds and most innovative leaders, we’re accelerating transformational change that will secure long-term prosperity for Central West NSW,” said Josh Gordon.
A microcredential in Circular Economy Practice from the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE), a collaboration between the University of New South Wales and the University of Newcastle, will be available for forum attendees who attend the two high-impact TRaCE workshops as part of the event.
More information and tickets are now available via the official event website: www.circularfuturesforum.com.au.
Secure your place today and be part of the circular economy future taking shape in regional Australia.
Event Details
Dates: 3–5 September 2025
Location: Orange, NSW
Host: Regional Development Australia Central West
Major Sponsors: Essential Energy, Sircel, nbn, TRaCE
