March 21st 2026 • University Gateway Center at UNT

The Circular Economy

From Youth to Industry

Join students, researchers, and industry leaders for a day of innovation and sustainable action at UNT.

About the Conference

The Circular Economy: From Youth to Industry is a professional sustainability conference and career fair that connects students, educators, industry leaders, and innovators around one central goal: designing a future where economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social impact coexist.

The conference highlights how youth-led ideas, research, and startups can directly contribute to real-world circular economy solutions used in industry today. Through research showcases, startup pitches, panels, and mentorship, participants gain exposure to how sustainable systems are designed, scaled, and implemented across sectors.

What Participants Will Learn

How the Circular Economy Works in Practice

Understand core circular economy principles—resource efficiency, reuse, regeneration, and systems thinking—and how they are applied across industries.

How Youth Innovation Translates to Industry Impact

Learn how student research, prototypes, and startups can move from early ideas to scalable solutions and partnerships.

Career and Leadership Pathways in Sustainability

Gain insight into academic, entrepreneurial, and industry careers and build skills for the future green economy.

Our Sponsors

Meet Our Team

A diverse group of innovators committed to a sustainable future.