The Emerging Leaders program aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of BIPoC leaders driving the transition to a circular economy. The program creates a pathway into the sustainability industry for students and early-career professionals who face barriers to entry in the field, and wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend Circularity 22.

• Selected applicants will have a front-row seat to engage with circular economy professionals and leaders in the field. The Emerging Leaders program aims to foster a community of professionals that is diverse and representative of the world in which we live.
• The selected Circularity 22 Emerging Leaders will receive a complimentary pass to attend the full conference, along with special opportunities at the event — exclusive to Emerging Leaders. The scholarship covers registration fees, airfare, and lodging.

To apply, applicants must:

• Currently reside in the United States or Canada

• Identify as BIPoC or have faced barriers to entry into the field 

• Be enrolled at an accredited college or university as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student

• OR be an early-career professional (age 21-29 at the time of the event)

• Commit to attending all three days in Atlanta, GA , May 17-19,2022

• Following the event, agree to submit a short 100-250 word testimonial about the experience, to be featured in a wrap-up article on GreenBiz.com

Read more about the past cohorts of Circularity Emerging Leaders here.  

Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 1, 2022

Accepted applicants will be notified by Friday, April 8, 2022

If you have questions about the program or application or are interested in sponsoring the Emerging Leaders program, please contact GreenBiz support.