Dialogues in a Gallery: Innovating for Circularity- Advancing Resource Efficiency in Retail, Tech, and Consumer Packaging Sectors
The consumer goods and retail sectors face mounting pressure to transform supply chains and reduce environmental impact. This panel brings together leaders from policy, industry, investment, and startups to explore how innovation and collaboration can accelerate the shift to circularity. This panel will explore how innovation can transform supply chains—from fiber to end-of-life—highlighting startups tackling waste and microplastics, and the leaders scaling these solutions to protect our oceans and freshwater systems.
At this event, attendees will:
Hear from industry leaders – Gain firsthand perspectives from corporate executives in water-intensive sectors on emerging challenges and opportunities in sustainability.
Learn from investors – Access early-stage and growth investors on what it truly takes to scale WaterTech.
Experience an interactive gallery – Explore a curated showcase of innovative solutions and real-world applications in water technology and circular systems, with direct engagement opportunities.
Mingle session– Connect with peers, investors, and policymakers in an inspiring gallery setting.
Meet our panelist:
ACUA (Atlantic County Utilities Authority): A leading public utility serving over 200,000 residents in New Jersey, pioneering sustainable wastewater treatment and environmental stewardship for coastal communities.
PolyGone Systems: A cleantech startup founded by Princeton alumni and Forbes 30 Under 30 Fellows, developing advanced filtration technologies that capture and recover microplastics from wastewater, industrial effluent, and natural water systems.
Exel Impact: A global platform that supports entrepreneurs and innovators building scalable solutions to climate and water challenges, connecting startups with resources, expertise, and markets.
World Economic Forum – Circular Economic Systems: A global initiative accelerating the transition toward a circular economy, bringing together policymakers, corporations, and innovators to design scalable solutions for sustainable resource use.
PACT Collective: A nonprofit collective of leading beauty and wellness brands collaborating to reduce packaging waste, advance recycling solutions, and build a more circular materials ecosystem.
Unshackled Ventures: A venture capital firm investing in immigrant-founded startups, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help diverse entrepreneurs scale transformative companies.