International conference
"Circular Economy - Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Practical Applications"
Timisoara, Romania
July 10-11, 2025
Registration Form (with Abstract): click here
Deadline for submissions: May 31, 2025
Participation fee: 50 € (or equivalent in lei)
30 Euros for students and PhD students
(Bank details and account numbers where the participation fee can be transferred will be communicated in due time to those who have registered)
The West University of Timişoara, Romania and its partners are organizing the international conference "Circular Economy - Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Practical Applications". This event is part of the research project "The circular economy, between administrative responsibility and community engagement. Using digital methods for citizen science, in an urban context-CIRCUZEN”, supported by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie en Europe Centrale et Orientale (AUF – ECO).
The event is organized by the West University of Timisoara and its partners, l'Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie en Europe Centrale et Orientale (AUF – ECO), University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, University of Angers, France, University of Manouba, Tunisia.
Context and Objectives
The conference aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of the circular economy in a global context. This event will bring together researchers, companies, experts, and public stakeholders in Timișoara, the European Capital of Culture in 2023, to share ideas, practices, and research on implementing circular strategies in various sectors. Experts, researchers, students, and doctoral students, as well as public institutions, members of NGOs, and representatives of the professional community, are invited to share their work and experience in the framework of an international event. Adopting an interdisciplinary and transversal approach integrating the private and public sectors and civil society, this symposium will open a space of exploration dedicated to sustainable economic models.
Topics
Candidates are invited to submit proposals related to the following topics (indicatives):
- Innovation and research in circular economy: Innovative approaches in resource and
waste management; - Sectoral applications of the circular economy: Analysis of the implementation in various economic sectors (agriculture, industry, waste, energy, etc.);
- Education methods and awareness raising: Educational strategies to promote the circular
economy; - Public policies and legal framework: Role of public policies and regulations to support the
circular transition; - Social and territorial economy: Integration of local and social actors in the transition to a
circular economy; - Impact measurement and analysis: Approaches to measure the effectiveness of circulars
initiatives and their impact on sustainability.
More details about the conference presentation and topics here.
Proposal selection criteria
- Originality and relevance of the proposed topic in relation to the principles of the circular economy;
- Potential impact of research or innovation on economic and social sectors;
- Interdisciplinarity and integrated approach of the proposed solutions;
- Practicality and applicability of the solutions in different geographical and economic contexts;
- Scientific rigor and methodological clarity in the research proposals.
Target audience and participants
- Academic researchers, mainly those engaged in the fields of circular economy, sustainability, and innovation;
- Companies and startups that have developed innovative circular solutions;
- Public and private actors involved in resource management, waste management, or in the creation of public policies on sustainability;
- Civil society organizations working for the transition to a greener and more equitable economy.
Submission of proposals
Proposals must be submitted via the registration form, By May 31, 2025.
The submission will include:
- A 150-300 word abstract explaining the research objective, methodological approach, and expected impact;
- A brief biography of the lead author highlighting relevant skills and experiences for the proposed topic (maximum five lines);
- Three to five bibliographic references or main resources used to prepare the proposal.
Important dates
Deadline for submission of proposals: May 31, 2025
conferences: July 10-11, 2025 in Timisoara, Romania
Practical information
Participation fees: The conference is open to the general public, with a specific registration fee.
Languages of communication: English and French.
The entire call for applications can be found here:
FR Symposium_Circular Economy_Timisoara_FR.
EN Thematic presentation of the Eco Circular Conference_Timișoara_EN
Contact details:
circusen.conference2025@gmail.com
The program will be posted as soon as it is completed
BY CAR
The A1 highway takes you right near Timisoara. The highway is connected to other European highways. For example, you can get from Timisoara to Budapest (Hungary) in 3 hours, or to Vienna (Austria) in 5 hours. The Vignette price for 7 days (minimum) is approximately €7.
BY PLANE
To Timisoara
Timisoara Airport operates various airlines such as Ryanair, Wizzair, Lufthansa, Tarom, HiSky, but it might be cheaper to fly to Belgrade or Budapest and get a bus from there. Sometimes it is more advantageous to fly to Bucharest and from there take a domestic flight to Timișoara. So, these are the main options.
Timisoara Airport is located 12 km from the city. To reach the city you can: book a transfer, use local public transportation, take a TAXI or UBER.
Beware that you can only pay in lei (RON) and the exchange rates in the airport are safe, but not so good. It is better to exchange money before getting to Timisoara or to withdraw some money from an ATM (ATMs are available in the airport as well). Get a Taxi from the airport costs 50-60 LEI (~10-12 €).
From airport to Timisoara
Use only registered taxis, like: Euro Taxi, Tudo Taxi, Radio Taxi, Fan Taxi. We recommend to use Tudo Taxi or Euro Taxi. You can call a taxi in English at 0040 256 941.
There is also a car hire service CityLimo.ro which you can book in advance and pay by card; they can also issue an invoice. UBER is getting more and more popular as well. Get a Bus from the airport costs 4 LEI (<1 €).
The bus that connects the airport to the city center is E4 (Express 4). You can also take bus E4b that connects the airport to the railway station.
Bus tickets can be bought in the airport from 6:00 to 22:00.
Bus schedule:
E4: http://www.aerotim.ro/upload/files/20140722-e4aeroportbastion.pdf
E4b: http://www.aerotim.ro/upload/files/20140722-e4b-aer-gara.pdf
*Keep in mind that traveling by taxi in Romania is not very expensive. It is faster and comfortable, as it takes you exactly where you want to get.
To Bucharest
The Bucharest airport is 550 km from Timisoara. If you arrive in Romania at Bucharest Otopeni Airport, it is recommended to take a domestic flight from the same airport to Timișoara Airport (with Tarom or HiSky), because by car or train, although it is cheap, it takes 10-12 hours.
To Belgrade
The Belgrade airport is 180 km from Timisoara. We recommend using this transport company for transfer from the airport: https://geatours.rs/en/minibus-transfer/timisoara/. You have to call them to make a reservation. They will pick you up from the airport and take you to the address you want in Timisoara. The price for a round trip (both ways) is €45.
To Budapest
Budapest airport is a bit further – 300 km from Timisoara, but the traveling time is about the same as in the case of the Belgrade airport transfer (Timisoara and Budapest are connected by highways). The cost is 65 – 75 € round trip (both ways). Please, check the below websites in order to choose the transport company that best suits you:
- http://moldtrans.ro/en/prices/
- http://www.muresantransport.ro/en/price-calculator
- http://www.christiantransfers.eu/budapest-timisoara.html
BY TRAIN
Timisoara's main railway station (called Timisoara Nord) is connected to several European cities. For example, there are some direct international trains coming from the following cities:
- Bucharest (North)
- Vienna (Westbahnhof)
- Budapest (Keleti Railway station)
To find the best route visit these websites:
- International trains: http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/
- Trained in Romania: http://www.mersultrenurilorcfr.ro/imtif/rute.aspx?lng=en
By train between Bucharest and Timișoara is only interesting if you travel during the night, in a sleeping car: leave in the evening from Bucharest North Railway Station and arrive in Timișoara in the morning.
BY BUS
If you are planning to come by bus, you might find these websites useful:
ACCOMMODATION IN TIMISOARA
Timisoara, a city with 300,000 inhabitants, has numerous accommodation capacities, with varying degrees of comfort and at varying costs.
variants:
- Hotels of 3 and 4 star, located close to the University and the city center:
- In the city, the Airbnb system is also developed.
