About the
Conference
"A premier academic forum convened to address the most urgent question of our generation: how do we redesign human systems to work in concert with the natural world, not against it?"
Conference
SustainX 2026
Dates
July 23–25, 2026
Host
Centre for Resource Efficiency, Recyclability and Circularity in Energy Transition (CRRET)
School of Sustainability
Venue
TTJ Auditorium
ICSR Building, IIT Madras
A Nexus for Sustainable Innovation
Circular Economy as Framework
SustainX 2026 stands at the forefront of the global ecological transition. Hosted by the School of Sustainability at IIT Madras, this conference serves as a critical bridge between pioneering academic research and transformative industry practices.
Our mission is to foster a circular economy that respects the delicate balance of our planet's resources while driving technological advancement. The conference brings together researchers, students, industry practitioners, and policymakers under one intellectual roof.
Join global thought leaders as we dissect the challenges of today to engineer the circular systems of tomorrow, moving beyond incrementalism toward radical, systemic redesign of how humanity consumes and regenerates resources.
The Circular Economy Imperative
Beyond Linear Thinking
The prevailing take-make-dispose model has reached its ecological limits. SustainX 2026 challenges researchers and practitioners to architect systems that eliminate the very concept of waste.
Academia–Industry Bridge
The conference is specifically structured to bridge the gap between laboratory-scale breakthroughs and scalable industrial deployment, a transition that has historically delayed climate action.
Policy-Ready Research
Every theme at SustainX 2026 is chosen for its direct relevance to national policy priorities, ensuring that findings can directly inform legislative and regulatory frameworks at state and central levels.
Built for the Scholarly Community
SustainX 2026 is designed for anyone at the intersection of science, technology, and sustainability.
Researchers & Scholars
PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty working across environmental engineering, materials science, and sustainability policy.
Industry Practitioners
R&D leaders and sustainability officers from manufacturing, energy, chemicals, and waste management sectors seeking evidence-based circular strategies.
Policymakers
Government officials, regulators, and think-tank representatives seeking to ground legislative decisions in the latest sustainability science.
Graduate Students
Masters and early-PhD students looking to present their first work, gain peer feedback, and build networks within the sustainability research community.
Centre for Resource Efficiency, Recyclability and Circularity in Energy Transition (CRRET)
School of Sustainability
IIT Madras
The Centre for Resource Efficiency, Recyclability and Circularity in Energy Transition (CRRET) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras represents a forward-looking initiative to integrate circular economy principles into India’s evolving energy landscape. Positioned within the School of Sustainability, the centre focuses on advancing research, fostering industry collaboration, and contributing to policy development in areas such as resource efficiency, material recovery, and lifecycle optimization of energy systems. CRRET plays an important role in addressing challenges related to critical material demand, waste generation, and supply chain sustainability in clean energy technologies. By promoting circularity and efficient resource utilization, the centre aims to support the development of resilient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible energy systems.
25+
Faculty & Research Staff
100+
Research Publications (Last 5 Years)
10+
Industry Partnerships
Ready to Participate?
Submit your research abstract by May 20, 2026 and join the global conversation on circular systems.