National Museum Cardiff
Opening Reception
The Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru kicked off with an evening event held at the National Museum of Wales. The Welcome Reception allowed delegates to network and meet fellow attendees and experience Welsh culture through food, drink, and entertainment. Delegates were welcomed to Wales by the Welsh Government and Leader of Cardiff Council, heard from the 2023 European Hotspot hosts from Dublin, and learned that the 2025 Australasia Hotspot will take place in Taiwan and the 2026 European Hotspot will take place in Hungary.
Speakers included:
- Councillor Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council
- Dr. Sarah Miller, Chief Executive, The Rediscovery Centre
- Luca Polidori, Program Manager – CE-Hubs, Holland Circular Hotspot
- Andrew Slade, Director General, Economy, Energy and Transport, Welsh Government
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