Ecomondo 2026 Rimini: Circular Economy Fair & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Ecomondo is the leading event for the green, blue and circular economy in Europe and the Mediterranean. It takes place every November at the Rimini Expo Centre, and the 2026 edition runs from 3 to 6 November 2026, 09:30–18:30. In 2025 it hosted 1,850 exhibitors (21% international), 750 international hosted buyers and delegates, and 240 conferences, with around 100,000 attendances.
For vendors selling to Italian and Mediterranean utilities, Ecomondo is the most direct route in. Visitor access is free, which lowers the barrier for both buyers and competitors.
Ecomondo 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Circular economy / environment |
| Venue | Rimini Expo Centre (Italian Exhibition Group) |
| City and country | Rimini, Italy |
| Next edition | 3–6 November 2026 (09:30–18:30) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Does it move? | No. Always Rimini, annual. |
| Scale | 1,850 exhibitors (21% international); 750 international hosted buyers and delegates; 240 conferences (2025); ~100,000 attendances |
| Organiser | Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) |
| Typical ticket price | Free 2-day ticket with online registration (2026) |
| Event app / platform | IEG/Ecomondo app and online catalogue |
| Website | ecomondo.com |
What Ecomondo covers
- Waste management and recycling
- Water and wastewater
- Bio-based industry and the bio-economy
- Site remediation and hydrogeological risk
- Environmental monitoring and green chemistry
- Circular-economy services and consulting
The conference programme is large and backed by Italian and EU institutions.
Where it takes place
Ecomondo is held at the Rimini Expo Centre on Italy’s Adriatic coast, with its own rail station, “Rimini Fiera”. It does not move. Flights to Rimini are limited in November, so most visitors come by train. IEG also runs Ecomondo-branded events abroad, such as Ecomondo Mexico.
Who attends
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal multi-utilities and public administrations | Waste, water, tenders | Main buyers |
| Industrial environmental managers | Compliance and efficiency | Private accounts |
| Engineering and consulting firms | Design and studies | Specifiers |
| Researchers and universities | Innovation | Partnerships |
| International hosted buyers (around 750) | Sourcing | Growing Mediterranean and Balkan demand |
Rimini Fiera exhibition centre entrance. Photo: Samuele2002, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Tickets
Ecomondo 2026 offers a free two-day ticket with online pre-registration. Most conferences are included, and some events require separate registration.
The Ecomondo app
IEG provides an official app and online exhibitor catalogue with business matching for buyers. It works for the hosted buyers in the programme. It does not give exhibitors a list of the utility managers and consultants walking the halls.
How to prospect Ecomondo
- Focus on Italian multi-utilities, the core of Ecomondo’s buying power.
- List engineering consultancies that design waste and water projects.
- Target Mediterranean and Balkan buyers through the hosted-buyer programme and direct outreach.
- Speak or sponsor a conference session to reach the institutional audience.
- Translate outreach into Italian where possible. The audience is largely national.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Free visitor access | More national audience than IFAT |
| Strong institutional and conference programme | Limited flights in November |
| Gateway to Italian and Mediterranean markets | Smaller than global environmental shows |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ecomondo 2026?
From 3 to 6 November 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre, 09:30–18:30.
Is Ecomondo free?
Yes. The 2026 edition offers a free two-day ticket with online pre-registration.
Who organises Ecomondo?
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG).
Can I get an Ecomondo attendee list?
Visitor data is not published. An enriched list combines exhibitor data with researched utilities, consultants and buyers.
Get ready for Rimini
Ecomondo is only weeks away. If you want an enriched list of exhibitors and environmental buyers, contact me through the Prospector home page.
Related event guides
- IFAT 2028 Munich: Environmental Tech Fair & Attendee List
- E-world 2027 Essen: Energy & Utilities Fair Guide & Attendee List
- WindEurope 2027 Copenhagen: Wind Energy Event & Attendee List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Samuele2002, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Entrance to the Rimini Expo Centre, home of Ecomondo.
- In-article image: Photo: Samuele2002, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Rimini Fiera exhibition centre entrance.
