CATALYST 2026: Global Eco-Artisan, Waste-to-Wealth and DPP Summit
The flagship. Six days. One global stage.
BangoPure's flagship international exhibition and B2B tradeshow — where African entrepreneurs, artisans and agri-food producers meet international buyers, investors and certification bodies. It closes with the Waste-to-Wealth Gala and a £25,000 Pitch Award.
Official event
BangoPure Worldwide
CATALYST 2026–2027 programme
Event details
Dates
02–07 November 2026
Location
Barnsley Metrodome and Digital Media Centre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hosted by
BangoPure Limited
Capacity
1,000+ delegates from 54+ countries
Format
Flagship Tradeshow
Programme
7 headline tracks
Overview
About this event
CATALYST 2026 is the flagship event of BangoPure's international programme and the largest dedicated circular economy tradeshow in the United Kingdom. Over six days in Barnsley's Metrodome and Digital Media Centre, more than one thousand delegates from fifty-four countries converge for the most ambitious meeting of African enterprise talent, international corporate buyers, impact investors, and government trade bodies assembled under a single roof for the purpose of building commercially real, technologically verified, and institutionally endorsed supply chains that connect African production with global demand.
This is not a conference about sustainability. It is a commercial event at which verified products meet qualified buyers, investment-ready enterprises meet capital-ready funds, and skilled artisans receive the ISO 59000-aligned vocational credentials that transform them from informal producers into certified international suppliers. Every product exhibited carries a BangoPure Digital Product Passport. Every artisan has undergone AI material verification. Every transaction is blockchain-anchored. The result is a tradeshow floor where corporate procurement departments can source with confidence and document their Scope 3 supply chain with verified, auditable evidence.
Event mission
To close the commercial gap between what African enterprises produce and what international markets will pay for them, through a programme that delivers verified credentials, qualified buyers, committed capital, and professional training in a single, concentrated, commercially transformative week.
Who it's for
Who should attend
CATALYST convenes the institutions, enterprises and partners whose participation moves African commerce onto the world stage.
African artisans
Eco-entrepreneurs
Waste-to-wealth enterprises
Corporate sustainability buyers
Impact investors
Development finance institutions
Government trade delegations
Media organisations
Circular economy professionals
What to expect
Programme highlights
International B2B Tradeshow
Exhibition floor with national pavilions showcasing verified artisan products, waste-to-wealth innovations, and sustainable goods from across Africa and emerging markets, directly facing international corporate buyers.
DPP Certification Centre
On-site Digital Product Passport generation with AI material verification (95.3% accuracy), carbon footprint calculation, and blockchain provenance registration. Delegates leave with DPP-compliant products.
ReMaterial Academy Workshops
ISO 59000-aligned vocational training sessions delivering the world's first circular economy professional certifications, from Awareness Certificate through to Certified Circular Artisan.
Impact Investment Forum
Structured commercial meetings connecting pre-qualified African enterprises with international impact investors, development finance institutions, and ESG-committed capital funds. Not a pitch competition — a deal-making environment.
Waste-to-Wealth Gala Dinner and Fashion Show
Saturday evening celebration showcasing the transformation of waste materials into wearable art and commercial fashion, with awards recognising outstanding artisan achievement, innovation, and community impact.
National Pavilion Showcases
Country-specific exhibition spaces enabling national delegations to present their artisan communities, enterprise networks, and sustainable production capabilities to the international market.
£25,000 Pitch Award
BangoPure's signature competition awarding £25,000 to the most compelling circular economy enterprise pitch, judged by a panel of investors and industry leaders.
Day by day
Programme schedule
- 1
Monday
Setup and Registration
- 2
Tuesday–Thursday
Summit Programme
- 3
Thursday–Friday
Workshops and Trade Days
- 4
Saturday 07 November
Waste-to-Wealth Gala · 19:00–04:00
Logistics
Venue & organiser
Venue
Barnsley Metrodome and Digital Media Centre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Nearest airport: Manchester Airport, 40 minutes by road.
CATALYST 2026–2027
Take your place at CATALYST 2026 Barnsley
Register your interest to join as a delegate, exhibit as a vendor or enter the pitch competition — and carry your enterprise onto the world stage.
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