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ANNUAL NATIONAL EVENT

📅 November 25 & 26, 2026
📍 Nantes — Hall 6 West and video conference
👥 Over 80participatingorganizations

The event

A national conference to accelerate re-employment

Each year, the National Reuse Conference brings together professionals, experts, buyers, decision-makers, elected officials, designers, enthusiasts, and researchers to collaboratively shape the future of a sector that is rapidly taking shape.

The event is organized byRcube, the professional federation for reuse and repair. It takes place as part of European Waste Reduction Week (EWWR), coordinated by ADEME, and brings together all stakeholders in the sector around a common goal: to build a sustainable and ambitious circular economy and a robust and viable reuse and refurbishment sector.

For your information, the trademark “les Assises Nationales du Réemploi” was registered by the Federation with the INPI under number 5188993 .

Conferences
Roundtable discussions
Technical workshops
Networking
Startup pitches
Learning expedition
80+
organizations participating in
the 2025 edition
20
roundtable discussions one day
2
collaborative work and
networking
9
reuse channels represented

Objectives of the Conference

Developing the Reuse Master Plan Together

Identify priority areas and contribute to the drafting of the White Paper with concrete legislative proposals.

An Overview of the Regulations

An overview of current legislation (AGEC Act, EPR) and an analysis of upcoming developments in France and Europe.

Create synergies among stakeholders

Facilitate connections between suppliers and buyers, project developers and investors, associations and manufacturers.

Highlighting innovations

Showcase innovative solutions by industry sector, featuring entrepreneur pitches and a dedicated exhibition area.

Train and raise awareness

Technical workshops, presentations of research studies, and a scientific conference to advance collective knowledge.

Join the SERD initiative

The conference is part of European Waste Reduction Week, giving it both national and European reach.

2026 Edition

Register for the 2026 National Technical Conference on Reuse ▸ HERE

PROGRAM:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026:

[ Registration required—sign up via your account 👉 HERE ]*

In partnership with Nantes St Nazaires Développement and Nantes Métropole (Nantes Terre de Réemploi)

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.:
B2B Matchmaking Meeting (15 min) | remote | 100% free for reuse industry professionals
📍 Remotely, via video conference, exclusively* through VIMEET
Log in to your participant dashboard to participate and request meetings with registered stakeholders, 👉 HERE

9:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m.:
Learning Expedition* with Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement
Tours of pioneering companies such as Faguo, Printerre, Airbus, and the new Nantes metropolitan recycling center…
📍 Departure by bus from the Nantes train station at 9:15 a.m.

1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.:
Learning Expedition* with Rcube
📍 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at EasyCash
📍 3:30–5:00 p.m. at Underdog
📍 3: 30–5:00 p.m. at Fabrique Arakne

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.:
B2B Matchmaking Meetings (15 min per meeting)* | in person
📍 Hall 6 West – University of Nantes (Île de Nantes)
42 Rue la Tour d’Auvergne, 44200 Nantes

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.:
Nantes, Land of Reuse* Evening Event | Testimonials from reuse advocates, discussions, and a cocktail reception with the community—organized by Nantes Métropole
📍 Hall 6 West – University of Nantes (Île de Nantes)
42 Rue la Tour d’Auvergne, 44200 Nantes

* Limited seating—reservations are required via your account on the Assises ticket office website HERE. Contact us at rcube@rcube.org for more information, or call 06 59 71 65 84.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026:

[ Registration required—sign up via your account 👉 HERE ]*

7:30–8:00 a.m.:
Installation Partners & Technical Areas

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.:
Welcome Breakfast – Ticket Sales Begin for the National Technical Conference on Reuse

9:00–9:30 a.m.:
Opening and Ceremonial Plenary Session | Speeches by Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Elected Officials

9:30–9:40 a.m.:
Certificate Award Ceremony RecQ Label

9:40 a.m.–11:30 a.m.:
Overview of Technical Work applicable to reuse, including monitoring of the National Reuse Plan (PNR)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.:
Cross-functional roundtable discussions:
TR No. 1: How Can We Combat Unfair Competition?
TR No. 2: Industrial Materials and Reuse
TR No. 3: Training Needs
TR No. 4: Financing Solutions

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.:
A Friendly Lunch with Restonomade

2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.:
Program and thematic roundtables:
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. 3:10 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
TR No. 5: RecQ Label
TR No. 6: Reverse Logistics
TR No. 7: Household Packaging
TR No. 8: Textile Reuse
TR No. 9: Repair and Reuse
TR No. 10: Mobility and Reuse
TR No. 11: Furnishings and Furniture
TR No. 12: RBEU Health
TR No. 13: Entrepreneurship
TR No. 14: Traceability and Reuse
TR No. 15: Professional Packaging
TR No. 16: Reuse of Footwear
TR No. 17: Electrical and Electronic Equipment
TR No. 18: Batteries and Reuse
TR No. 19: Construction and Real Estate
TR No. 20: Health Care—“Who Pays for What?”

4:30–5:00 p.m.:
Sustainable Fashion Show & Culinary Break

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.:
Testimonials “Reuse in Local Communities”

6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.:
Major Presidential Debate on the Circular Economy and Reuse among candidates (or representatives) in the presidential election

7:15–7:30 p.m.:
Plenary Session to Present Findings and Next Steps

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.:
Cocktail Reception and networking

* (Limited seating—reservations required via your account on the Assises ticket office website HERE. Contact us at rcube@rcube.org for more information or call 06 59 71 65 84)

Any questions? Contact us atrcube@rcube.org

Partnership

Support the National Reuse Conference

As a sponsor or partner, you’ll be joining an event that brings together more than 80 organizations and offers unique visibility among stakeholders in the reuse sector.

Visibility & Communication

Exhibition booth, logo on all our materials, public speaking: let the entire industry know about your commitment to reuse.

Collaborating on the White Paper

Help contribute to the collaborative drafting of the Open-Source White Paper on Reuse, a key reference document for the sector’s development.

Build your relationships

Meet new members, clients, suppliers, and partners during the networking and matchmaking sessions.

Access our expertise

Join us for conferences, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts.

Combating fraud

Join the community that is working together to eliminate free-riders and unfair practices that harm the industry.

Showcase your innovations

Exhibition space, product pitches, workshops: showcase your innovative solutions to a qualified and engaged audience.

Interested in joining the 2026 Conference?

Buy your admission ticket HEREnow and contact us for more information (rcube@rcube.org).

A look back at the first edition

2025 National Reuse Conference

November 2025 · Nantes — A day of plenary sessions, 20 simultaneous roundtables, pitches, and the presentation of the first Reuse Awards. Relive the event below.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Practical Information

Attend the 2026 Conference

Ticket Office:
November 25 & 26, 2026 • Limited seating; reservations required.
Purchase J1, J2, or 2-Day Passes directly through the online ticket office:

Location & Directions:
Hall 6 West – University of Nantes
42 Rue la Tour d’Auvergne, 44200 Nantes (Île de Nantes)
• Tram 1: “Médiathèque” stop (direct from Gare Nord)
• Bus C5: “Prairie au Duc” stop (toward Quai des Antilles)

Lunch:
A gourmet lunch buffet with Restonomade on Thursday, Nov. 26
Anti-waste policy: Advance reservations are required at the time of registration.

Contact:
For any questions: rcube@rcube.org • Phone: 06 59 71 65 84