Global Reuse Summit 2025 Attendee Handbook

Everything you need to know for joining the Global Reuse Summit, in partnership with Ecosurety, on 12th March. Please reach out to holly@citytosea.org.uk if you have any further questions.

Event Overview

Event: Global Reuse Summit 2025

Date: 12 March 2025

Time: 09:30 – 17:00

Location: We The Curious, One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB

Purpose: Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore scalable, profitable reuse models, impactful policies, and shifting consumer behavior for a circular economy.

For urgent enquiries on the day please find a City to Sea staff member – we will all be wearing Refill T-shirts so that you can find us easily.

We can’t wait to see you there!

General Information

How to get there?

Address: We The Curious, One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB

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Getting There:

Train: 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads or a 5-minute taxi ride.
Bus: First Bus 8 or 9 from Bristol Temple Meads to College Green.
Bike: Cycle parking and a bike pump are available at the main entrance.
Car: Millennium Square car park adjacent to the venue. (Within Bristol Clean Air Zone – charges may apply.) Inside We The Curious, there is a tablet on the 2nd floor at the cloakroom. Guests can enter their registration no on this and it will apply the 10% discount to their parking charge
Ferry: Local ferry services available from Bristol Ferry Boats.

More information here: Getting here | We The Curious

What time does it start and when do I need to arrive?

· Doors open: 09:30

· Main Event Programme runs: 10:00-17:00.

Food & Refreshments – all vegetarian, vegan options available

Morning: pastries, tea, and coffee on arrival
Lunch: sandwiches, crisps, and cake (gluten-free options available on request – please contact us on cyan@citytosea.org.uk ASAP if you are coeliac/other allergies and dietary requirements)
Afternoon: Light snack

The programme

Session Details & Timings

9:30 – ARRIVE pastries and coffee/tea (GF for those who have requested)

10:00 – START

10:10 – 10:40 – Keynote Conversation – Systems Change Inspiration

10:45 – 11:15 – Session 1 – Unlocking Reuse at Scale: Infrastructure Models for a Circular Future

11:25 – 11:45 – BREAK

11:45 – 12:15 – Session 2 – Global Leaders of The Reuse Revolution

12:20 – 12:50 – Session 3 – Reuse: The Bottom Line: Making Reuse Add Up

13:00 – 13:40 – LUNCH

13:40 – 14:10 – Session 4 – Politics of Reuse: Has Policy Hit the Right Balance

14:30 – 15:00 – Session 5 – Material World: What’s Fit for reuse?

15:10 – 15:30 – BREAK

15:30 – 16:00 – Session 6 – Making Reuse Second Nature: Changing Behaviour at Scale

16:20 – 16:50 – Global Reuse Summit 2025 – highlights

16:50 – 17:00 – CLOSING THOUGHTS

FAQs

Where can I find the programme and my ticket?

Programme: The programme is constantly evolving and updating as new speakers confirm. Please check the Global Reuse Summit website for the latest programme.

Ticket: No need to print anything, your name is your ticket! Just check-in at the entrance of the venue and get your badge.

What if I need to take a call or do urgent work?

If you need a quieter spot, please let one of the City to Sea team know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. But we hope you’ll stay with us, soaking up all the insights and ideas in the main sessions and, as ever, asking the best questions in the Q&As.

Where can I network with other speakers and attendees?

The entire summit space is designed for connection. We’d love speakers to mingle during breaks and lunch, there’s no “VIP-only” zone because everyone’s voice matters in shaping a reusable future.

Will there be time and space to chat with attendees during breaks?

Absolutely! Morning pastries, breaks and lunch throughout the day are perfect times to catch up with fellow speakers, participants, and exhibitors.

Which exhibitors can be expected?

UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) drives cutting-edge research and innovation to address global challenges, including sustainability and circular economy solutions.

Boca, Brush With Nature developed Boca after the shocking discovery that the traditional toothpaste he’d been using was crammed with harsh industrial chemicals. The tubes were all single use with billions sent to landfill or recycled. Boca’s organic REFILLABLE toothpastes are made with carefully sourced botanical ingredients. No harsh chemicals needed.

Culligan is a global leader in water solutions, providing advanced filtration and refill systems that help eliminate single-use plastic bottles.

There will be a City to Sea stand to get in touch with members of our team and discover some of our work.

Will sessions be recorded?

The sessions will be recorded for future sharing. But there’s nothing like being there IRL. We really hope you’ll be part of the full event, adding your voice to the wider conversation and helping to shape the day.

Will the venue be fully accessible?

Yes! The venue is fully accessible. If you have any specific accessibility requirements you’d like to discuss, please email holly@citytosea.org.uk – we’d love to support you in any way we can.

Social Media & Promotion

We’d love your help spreading the word before the Summit and during it:

Hashtag: #GlobalReuseSummit2025 #RefillReturn
Mentions: @CitytoSea and @ecosurety
Sample Post: “Happy to be part of #GlobalReuseSummit2025 with @CitytoSea in partnership with @Ecosurety shaping a circular future where reuse is second nature!”

Post-Event

Event highlights, recordings, and photos will be shared after the summit.
We’ll follow up with key takeaways, a short survey, and next steps for ongoing engagement.