From 4 to 7 November 2025, Ecomondo, the flagship event by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will return to the Rimini Expo Center. A leading platform in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for the green, blue, and circular economy, this 28th edition will be its most ambitious to date. Spanning 30 halls and 166,000 m² of exhibition space, Ecomondo 2025 will welcome international delegations, innovators, and sustainability leaders from around the world, reaffirming its position as a global catalyst for ecological transition.
Stronger Global Focus and Strategic Partnerships
Ecomondo 2025 will significantly strengthen its international outreach, with focus countries including Germany, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, and the Netherlands, as well as North African and Middle Eastern nations such as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and others. Thanks to a strong partnership with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), over 80 international sector associations are expected to participate, expanding business opportunities across continents.
To further facilitate international attendance, IEG is launching direct flights to Rimini from Munich and Rome, operated by LuxWing from 4 to 7 November, ensuring smoother access for European and global professionals.
Return of SAL.VE and Major Institutional Presence
This year, Ecomondo will again host SAL.VE, the biennial Exhibition of Ecological Vehicles, organized in collaboration with ANFIA. Also returning is the States General of the Green Economy, curated by the Sustainable Development Foundation and supported by the Italian Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security, under the patronage of the European Commission.
Ecomondo’s international status is further cemented by the success of Ecomondo Mexico, Ecomondo China – CDEPE, and the upcoming Green Med Expo & Symposium in Naples (28–30 May 2025), all of which will be replicated in 2026.
Themed Areas and Sectoral Innovation Districts
Ecomondo 2025 will host six macro-themed areas:
- Waste as Resource
- Water Cycle & Blue Economy
- Sites & Soil Restoration
- Bioenergy & Agriculture
- Earth Observation & Environmental Monitoring
- Circular and Regenerative Bio-Economy
Complementing these will be dedicated vertical districts, such as:
- Blue Economy District for marine ecosystem solutions
- Circular Healthy City promoting sustainable urban models
- Paper District for eco-friendly paper production
- Textile District focusing on ethical fashion
- Trenchless District featuring No-Dig technologies
At the core of innovation will be the Innovation District, with an expanded Start-Up & Scale-Up area and a spotlight on Green Jobs & Skills. The prestigious Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for Green Innovation will honour the most groundbreaking technologies from across the exhibition sectors.
Focus on Advanced Technologies, AI, and Decarbonization
Ecomondo 2025 will give center stage to strategic themes driving the ecological transition, including:
- Advanced recycling of critical raw materials
- Eco-design and sustainable packaging
- AI and digitalization to accelerate green innovation
- Satellite technologies for climate change mitigation
- Industrial decarbonization, with a focus on textiles, energy, WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), and the construction sector
High-Level Conference Programme: From Policy to Tech
The event will be accompanied by a comprehensive conference programme, curated by Ecomondo’s Technical-Scientific Committee. Roundtables, seminars, and policy discussions will cover:
- Green regulations and EU policies (including the Next Generation EU plan)
- Ecosystem and land restoration
- Blue economy and regenerative practices
- Artificial intelligence, digital twins, and predictive management tools
- Bioenergy and satellite monitoring
- Green finance and sustainability communication
- Circular economy and ecological transition in Africa and the Mediterranean, with a special emphasis on the Mattei Plan
Ecomondo 2025: The Future of Green Economy Starts Here
With its global scope, cutting-edge innovations, and strategic positioning in Europe and the Mediterranean, Ecomondo 2025 confirms itself as the essential annual meeting for those shaping the sustainable industries of tomorrow. Whether you are a policymaker, a green tech entrepreneur, or a researcher, Rimini is the place to be this November to experience the ecological future—today.
