22-23 JULY 2026 | ICC SYDNEY
Listen to exhibitors from the Innovation Zone as they present the most cutting-edge waste and circular economy solutions.
23 July 2025
Circularity Stage
The Innovation Pitch Fest returned in 2025 — spotlighting the circular solutions shaping tomorrow.
Emerging innovators took the stage to unveil cutting-edge technologies and bold ideas set to reshape how Australia designs, manages and regenerates its resources. Attendees gained early insight into market-ready solutions with the potential to accelerate circular progress and unlock competitive advantage.
Thank you to our Innovation Pitch Fest Contestants:
Jessica Allen (Founder and CEO), Batt Bin
Slawomir Rdest (Chief Operatng Officer), EMKA Australia
Ashley Lim (Sales Director), MOBOTIX AG
Raj Sharma (CEO), Roboserver Corporation
Shane Lewis (CEO), Streamwise D.I.
Joe Leech (General Manager), SmartEnds Australia
Congratulation the winner of the 2025 Innovation Pitch Fest:
Lars Ljung (Sustainability Manager), Planet Protector Packaging
Thank you to our Innovation Pitch Fest Contestants:
Congratulation the winner of the 2025 Innovation Pitch Fest:
Lars Ljung (Sustainability Manager), Planet Protector Packaging
Want to pitch in 2026?
Exhibitors in the Innovation Zone are eligible to apply. Entries are reviewed by a panel of industry leaders, with the winner announced live at the Industry Networking Drinks. The 2025 winner received a fully subsidised 9m² stand at ReGen 2026.
If you’re ready to share your solution with Australia’s circular leaders, contact us to express your interest for 2026.
Adam Culley
Caitlyn Touzell
Josh Begbie
Dr. Nana Bortsie-Aryee
Co-Chief Executive Officer,
Planet Ark
General Manager
Boomerang Labs
Chief Executive Officer,
Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)
Program Director,
Global GreenTag International
The Pitch Fest takes place during the ReGen expo. Finalists will deliver their pitches live on stage to both visitors and the judging panel. Each presentation will last for 2 minutes. Following the presentations, our esteemed panel of judges will convene to deliberate before returning to offer feedback and announce the winner.
Each entrant will be judged based on various criteria to our visitor audience of waste professionals, including the impacts of innovation, originality, practicality, sustainability and circular principles, viability, and future thinking.
The prize package comprises a fully subsidised 9m2 stand at the next ReGen expo, actionable insights from our judges, and additional benefits to be revealed. The winner will also be showcased in a blog on the ReGen website and across ReGen’s social media channels. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ready to put your innovation in the spotlight for 2026? Contact our team today.