News & Blogs

Leading enterprises, public-sector organisations, technology manufacturers and circular technology specialists will gather for two days of insight, innovation, practical demonstrations and high-value industry connection.

Farnborough, UK [24.08.2026] Circular Tech Expo will return to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 13–14 October 2026, bringing together the organisations and individuals shaping the future of technology lifecycle management.

Created to connect every stage of the technology lifecycle, the event will welcome enterprise IT leaders, public-sector asset managers, procurement and sustainability professionals, OEMs, ITAD and ITAM providers, data-centre specialists, resellers, repair and refurbishment businesses, reverse-logistics providers, data-security experts and recyclers.

As ESG accountability, carbon reporting, data security and Extended Producer Responsibility continue to reshape global markets, Circular Tech Expo provides a focused platform where commercial performance and circular responsibility meet. Across two days, attendees will discover solutions, learn from industry leaders and develop the partnerships needed to extend asset lifecycles, recover greater value and manage technology more securely and sustainably.

Eddy Lawrance, Event Director of Circular Tech Expo, said:

“Circular Tech Expo is about bringing together every part of the technology lifecycle and creating the conditions for meaningful progress. The transition towards a more circular technology economy cannot be achieved by manufacturers, enterprise users, policymakers or lifecycle specialists working independently.

“The event gives these communities a dedicated place to meet, share expertise, challenge established thinking and develop commercially viable solutions. With an exceptional exhibitor line-up, influential speakers and an expanding programme of live features, masterclasses and networking opportunities, Circular Tech Expo 2026 is set to be an outstanding meeting point for the industry.”

The exhibition will feature an extensive line-up of technology and lifecycle specialists presenting solutions spanning IT asset management, secure data erasure, asset recovery, repair, refurbishment, recommerce, reverse logistics, lifecycle software, responsible recycling and sustainable IT infrastructure.

Confirmed exhibitors include Blancco Technology Group, Foxway, Procurri, DTC Telecom, Iron Mountain, Sims Lifecycle Services, ERI, Enva, TXO, N2S, Circular IT Group, Reconome, BitRaser, Triage Partners, Blackmore UK, Diamond Assets, IQ Reseller, NovaFox, Jungle IT, Ziperase, GreenFence, Ducore Stealth, A to Z IT Recycling, Shredall SDS Group, Hate My Phone and many more organisations from the UK and international market.

Sponsors supporting Circular Tech Expo 2026 include Softcat, Lenovo, Procurri, Blancco Technology Group, DTC Telecom, Foxway and Layer IQ.

The seminar programme will run across two dedicated stages, enabling attendees to explore the strategic and operational issues transforming the technology lifecycle.

The Enterprise Leadership Stage is designed for enterprise IT leaders, public-sector asset managers, procurement teams and ESG executives. Its programme will examine board-level circular technology strategy, risk in enterprise IT asset disposal, Scope 3 and ESG reporting, secure data decommissioning, sustainable procurement frameworks and measurable returns from IT asset recovery.

The Lifecycle Management Stage is designed for ITADs, ITAM providers, OEMs, data-centre specialists and lifecycle service providers. Topics will include the future of IT asset disposition in a regulated market, scaling secure reuse and refurbishment, data-destruction standards, Extended Producer Responsibility, reverse logistics, automation and AI in lifecycle processing.

The wider speaker line-up includes experts and senior representatives from organisations such as VodafoneThree, DVLA, Digital Poverty Alliance, Blancco, BitRaser, Tech Take Back, ERI, Made in Britain and The NextPath Device Consortium.

For attendees looking to explore circular strategy in greater depth, the All Things Circular Masterclass will provide an expert-led programme focused on moving beyond compliance and embedding circular principles into commercial decision-making.

Delivered as an optional add-on to Circular Tech Expo, the Masterclass provides structured insight, strategic frameworks and practical thinking around reverse logistics, recommerce models and enterprise lifecycle optimisation.

The Masterclass is hosted by circular technology and reverse-logistics experts Victoria D’Arcy and Rich Bulger. Places are limited and available as a £100 plus VAT add-on to event tickets.

Circular Tech Expo will also host the live celebration of the Circular 100 UK 2026, recognising individuals taking practical action to advance sustainability, circularity and responsible technology management.

The initiative represents leaders and changemakers from enterprise IT, data centres, ITAD, compliance, academia, sustainability and the wider technology industry. Confirmed honourees include representatives from NHS England, Toyota Motor Europe, BT, VodafoneThree, Rolls-Royce and DEFRA.

Those selected for the Circular 100 will be featured in the exclusive Circular 100 magazine, presented with a glass award at Circular Tech Expo and invited to celebrate alongside fellow honourees and industry stakeholders at the official after-show event.

Beyond the exhibition and conference programme, Circular Tech Expo will offer a varied programme of practical demonstrations, specialist workshops and networking experiences.

Event features will include:

• The Live Repair Centre, featuring real-time device diagnostics and repairs

• Hard Drive Destruction Live, demonstrating secure physical destruction processes

• The Scaling Resilient Digital Foundations Workshop

• The Inner Circle Awards

• The VIP Lounge, providing a premium space for senior guests to connect

• Leaders & Laggers, the event’s show-floor pub and informal networking hub

• Go Green Now Inner Circle Networking & Awards

• The official After-Show Party, bringing the community together after the first day of the Expo

Together, these features will give attendees opportunities to see circular technology in action, engage directly with specialists and build valuable relationships beyond scheduled conference sessions.

Circular Tech Expo offers two principal ticket options.

The free Expo Only Ticket includes access to the exhibition across both days, the official event app and the seminar theatres. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase onsite.

The Standard Ticket, priced at £299 plus VAT, provides the complete two-day experience. Benefits include the ability to book one-to-one meetings with exhibitors and attendees through the event app, an invitation to the official After-Show Party, reserved seminar seating, breakfast, lunch and refreshments on both days, and a Certificate of Attendance.

The All Things Circular Masterclass can be added to either ticket type for £100 plus VAT.

Circular Tech Expo takes place on 13–14 October 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

For further information, the complete exhibitor and speaker lists, and event registration, visit www.circulartechexpo.co.uk.

ENDS

Laura Lawrance
Marketing, Circular Tech Expo
laura.lawrance@eljays44.com

Circular Tech Expo is the UK’s dedicated event for technology lifecycle management. It brings together the enterprise, public-sector and circular technology communities to explore how technology can be procured, deployed, managed, repaired, reused, refurbished, recovered and recycled more securely, sustainably and commercially effectively.