Panel: Building scalable circular solutions - Transformation Pathways July 2026
As part of the DICE N+ Transformation Pathways event held at the Science Museum, London on 1 July 2026, a panel of industry leaders and innovation experts explored the challenges and opportunities involved in scaling circular economy solutions across the digital and technology sectors.
Chaired by Simon Brown of Sustainable Ventures, the discussion brought together Amy Peace from Innovate UK, Dede Tavares from BT Group and Steve Haskew from Circular Computing to examine how circular innovations move from promising concepts to large-scale commercial deployment. The panellists shared practical insights from their experiences of transforming legacy infrastructure, developing scalable circular business models, and supporting innovation through investment, procurement and collaborative networks.
The conversation highlighted the critical role of commercial viability, partnership and systems thinking in driving adoption, with examples ranging from urban mining and resource recovery from telecoms infrastructure to the growth of remanufactured technology markets. Panellists also discussed the barriers innovators face when scaling circular solutions, including market confidence, procurement practices, supply chain incentives and the challenge of creating value across complex ecosystems.
Offering a candid and optimistic perspective on the future of circular innovation, this session provides valuable lessons for businesses, policymakers, researchers and entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate the transition from pilot projects to transformative, system-wide change.