APCER｜Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable

The Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable (APCER), initiated by the Circular Taiwan Network in 2019, is dedicated to advancing the circular economy by connecting stakeholders across government, industry, academia, research, and media. The platform aims to accelerate Taiwan’s industrial and societal transformation under the vision of “Taiwan Can Lead” in driving circular collaboration. As Taiwan showcases its achievements and experiences in circular economy to the global community, this year’s forum brings together policymakers, business leaders, think tanks, and civil society representatives from across the region. The event launches a regional dialogue under the CC4CC (Circular Collaboration For Climate Crisis) initiative—fostering joint efforts to tackle the climate crisis and strengthen the collective impact of local actions and cross-border partnerships in the Asia-Pacific.

Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025 Now Open for Registration

The Circular Economy Hotspot is making its debut in the Asia-Pacific region and will be held alongside the second Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable (APCER). This year’s event will further deepen international dialogue by partnering for the first time with the Holland Circular Economy Hotspot. This collaboration will establish a shared platform for the Asia-Pacific region to exchange experiences and achievements tailored to regional development, symbolizing Taiwan’s role as a central hub for advancing circular cooperation and innovation in the region. Under the theme “Leading Circular Collaboration,” the forum will bring together global businesses, policymakers, academic experts, and civil society leaders to focus on practical case studies, trend insights, and international engagement.

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2020 Apcer｜THE MOMENT: Navigating Global Disruption and Confronting Compound Risks

“Crisis” is composed of both “danger” and “opportunity.” The post-pandemic strategies we choose will shape Taiwan’s long-term development—impacting the living environment of our generation and the next, and determining our role in the global supply chain over the next 10 to 20 years. This online forum series begins with “The Moment: Navigating Global Disruption and Compound Risks”, examining the impacts of the pandemic. It then transitions to “Move Forward,” exploring opportunities for industrial upgrade and transformation, and concludes with “Co-Create: Circular Collaboration Toward the Future” highlighting the path to a shared circular future.

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2019 Apcer｜Embark from Taiwan, reach out to the Asia-Pacific, connect the world, and discover new frontiers in a circular economy|

The first Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable (APCER) was held from October 16–18, 2019, at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The event featured two days of forum sessions and one day of industry site visits. Guided by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Environmental Protection Administration, the forum was organized by the Circular Taiwan Network and co-organized by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan Sugar Corporation, Taiwan Power Company, China Steel Corporation, and CPC Corporation. Supported by more than 25 public and private sector partners, the event brought together 67 speakers and 439 participants from 18 countries to explore new opportunities in the circular economy.

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