In his opening speech, Willem van Ee, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Hungary, drew attention to the importance of forward-looking policies, innovative partnerships, and collective commitment in steering our economy toward a circular, sustainable and regenerative future.

Recornised experts reflected on the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to a circular economy - amongst others Attila Chikán, President of the BCSDH; Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Cramer, Emeritus Professor at Utrecht University; Dr. Péter Bera, Head of Department for Circular Economy at the Ministry of Energy; and Joost van Dun, Director of the Sustainable Solutions Group at ING Bank.

Ambassador van Ee handed over this year's "Sustainable Tulip Award" to the winner, SSH-System Kft, recognising their circular insulation solutions. The award was received by representatives of the company, Tímea Stverteczky and Zsolt Stverteczky.