Conference Overview
The Secretariat of the International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2026 announced that Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) will jointly host the 8th International Conference on Carbon Recycling on Friday, 9 October 2026. The event will take place at The Westin Tokyo (1‑4‑1 Mita, Meguro‑ku, Tokyo 153‑8580) from 13:00 to 17:30 JST and will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both in‑person attendance and online participation.
Participation Details
Registration is free of charge, but advance registration is required. The conference will provide simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese, ensuring accessibility for international delegates. The expected audience includes government officials, leading researchers, and industry executives from Japan and overseas, with a particular focus on fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government.
Program Highlights
The main programme comprises an Opening Ceremony followed by a series of thematic sessions: Session A will examine the global landscape of carbon recycling and outline Japan’s initiatives; a Special Session will address emerging topics; Session B will delve into advanced carbon‑recycling technologies for developing a CO₂ value chain; Session C will discuss industrial collaboration and market development for deploying carbon‑recycling solutions; the programme concludes with a Closing Ceremony. Concurrent events include a Poster Session, a Networking Reception, a Startup Event, and a “CR Exchange of Views for Students” session, providing additional platforms for knowledge sharing and networking.
Background and Significance
Since its inaugural edition in 2019, the conference has been held annually to showcase Japan’s carbon‑recycling research, business cases, and international cooperation efforts. As climate‑change mitigation becomes increasingly urgent, carbon recycling—treating emitted CO₂ as a reusable resource—is positioned as a key technology for achieving carbon neutrality and advancing Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) agenda.
Registration and Further Information
Interested participants can register via the official website https://carbon-recycling2026.nedo.go.jp/en/. The press release also includes links to a main image and photos from the 2025 conference for reference.