WCEF2026 accelerator session: Building Inclusive Textile Circularity in India
17
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Introduction to Enviu & WCEF
The World Circular Economy Forum 2026** (WCEF2026)** brings together global leaders, businesses, policymakers, researchers and innovators to accelerate the transition to a circular economy through practical and scalable solutions. As part of the official WCEF2026 programme, Accelerator Sessions showcase real-world approaches, foster collaboration and inspire action across sectors and geographies.
Enviu Textiles is proud to host an official online WCEF2026 Accelerator Session, Building Inclusive Circular Textile Ecosystems. Through its Closing the Loop programme, Enviu Textiles is working with entrepreneurs, waste management enterprises, manufacturers, brands and ecosystem partners to strengthen post-consumer textile ecosystems in India. This session will share practical insights from that journey while bringing together diverse perspectives on building inclusive, market-driven circular textile systems.
What is the Accelerator Session About?
Building Inclusive Circular Textile Ecosystems is an interactive online session exploring what it takes to build thriving post-consumer textile ecosystems.
Rather than focusing solely on the challenge of textile waste, the session will examine the systems, partnerships, business models and innovations required to transform discarded textiles into lasting environmental, social and economic value. Drawing on practical experiences from India and perspectives from global leaders, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how circular textile ecosystems are designed, strengthened and scaled.
What to Expect
Through keynote presentations, practitioner conversations, venture showcases and an interactive panel discussion, the session will explore the key building blocks of circular textile ecosystems.
Expect practical insights from organisations working across the textile value chain, conversations around collaboration and market creation, examples of innovative circular business models, and opportunities to engage with speakers through audience Q&A. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of textile circularity or explore new partnerships, the session is designed to provide actionable ideas and meaningful dialogue.
Panel Discussion
The session will conclude with a multi-stakeholder panel discussion featuring leaders from industry, philanthropy and the circular economy ecosystem.
Together, the panel will explore what is needed to strengthen post-consumer textile ecosystems, the role of collaboration in driving change, and the opportunities to accelerate circular textile solutions globally. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers.
Speakers
Hear from practitioners, innovators and ecosystem builders working across the textile value chain.
The session will bring together representatives from organisations including:
- Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF)
- Greenworms
- Hasiru Dala
- Upaya Social Ventures
- A leading Mechanical Recycler
Invited speakers:
- H&M Foundation
- Textile Brand Representative
- Additional ecosystem partners & enablers
Interactive Q&A
Bring your questions, ideas and experiences to the conversation. The session will include dedicated time for audience interaction, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with speakers, explore challenges and exchange perspectives with a global community working towards circular textiles.
Who is This For?
Whether you're already working in circular textiles or looking to better understand the space, this session is designed for professionals driving change across the textile value chain.
This includes fashion and textile brands, manufacturers, recyclers, waste management enterprises, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropic funders, development organisations, researchers, sustainability professionals and ecosystem builders interested in shaping the future of circular textiles.
Join us on 17 September 2026 for this official WCEF 2026 Accelerator Session. The exact session timing will be confirmed by the WCEF organisers in the coming weeks.
Speakers
Devansh Peshin
Regional Program Manager Enviu
Devansh leads Enviu Textiles in India. He has played various roles in the impact investment ecosystem. He is passionate about building systems for social innovation.
Dieuwertje Nelissen
Chief Executive Officer at Enviu
Dieuwertje Nelissen is Co-CEO of Enviu, a venture-building studio creating solutions for sustainable food, textile, and waste systems. She has extensive experience building ventures and ecosystems that contribute to systemic change.
Archit Varshney
Founder at Second Spin
Archit Varshney is the Co-Founder & CEO of Second Spin, an Enviu venture building India's post-consumer textile waste infrastructure by connecting institutional textile waste with high-value recycling pathways. With over a decade of experience in technology, supply chain transformation, and venture building, he is driving scalable circular solutions that make textile recovery more traceable, efficient, and commercially viable.
Yannick Brillet
Venture Builder & Team Lead Enviu
Yannick is a Venture Builder at Enviu Textiles. Passionate about solving meaningful challenges, he works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and circularity to develop scalable ventures that accelerate the transition to a circular textile economy.
Parvinder Kadyan
Managing Director at Aadi Sustainbility Solutions
Parvinder is the Founder of Aadi Sustainability Solutions and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council (GATS). A leading voice in sustainable manufacturing and circular textiles, he works closely with industry, policymakers, and global stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of circular business models, traceability, and resource-efficient practices across India's textile value chain.
Chakravarthy AB
Co-CEO at Upaya Social Ventures
Chakra leads India operations at Upaya Social Ventures, where he partners with entrepreneurs building businesses that create dignified jobs for underserved communities. With deep expertise in impact investing, venture growth, and ecosystem building, he has spent over two decades supporting purpose-driven enterprises to scale sustainable and inclusive solutions across India.
Replays
See all
17
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM