At the inaugural UAE Circular Economy Council meeting, key stakeholders from public and private sectors converged for visionary discussions. Topics spanned waste management, decarbonization, cross-industry collaboration, and transparency, all aimed at fostering a greener economy. Our role was to curate an open, comfortable environment for productive roundtable discussions that aims to shape the sustainable future of the UAE. Our venue setup echoed the council’s commitment to inclusivity and progress, and their mission to pave the way for a more sustainable future.