Application of AI: Next-gen tech for circular economy 

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 is one of the world’s most influential platforms shaping the future of circularity, bringing together governments, industry leaders, global technology companies, recyclers, researchers and innovators to accelerate the transition to resource‑efficient, climate‑aligned value chains. This year’s forum places a major spotlight on AI and next‑generation technologies as enablers of transparent, competitive and digitally integrated circular systems with India’s automotive sector serving as a critical proving ground for scalable solutions.

As part of this global dialogue, Circular Innovation Lab will contribute to the high‑level impactful discussions. Apoorva Arya, Founder & CEO of CIL, has been invited as a plenary speaker, reflecting the growing international recognition of CIL’s work on digital traceability, circular data infrastructure and the Circular Stack framework. Her insight will highlight how interoperable data systems, shared material identity and AI‑enabled traceability can unlock circularity at scale across the Global South.