American Circular Textiles 2026 Policy Salon.

A Transatlantic Dialogue

Ahead of our Annual Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, American Circular Textiles is pleased to bring together our members, policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders across the circular textile supply chain for dinner and conversation in Washington, D.C. Hosted at the Residence of the French Ambassador to the United States, the event will include a keynote from U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a panel discussion focused on circular policy and trade between France and the U.S., followed by a cocktail reception and dinner. 

Evening Program & Speakers

5:45 PM: Doors open, light refreshments

  • 6:00 PM: Keynote, panel discussion, Q&A

    • Keynote Speaker: U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)

    • Panel Discussion:

      • Chloe Songer, Co-Founder, Supercircle (Ambassador Sponsor)

      • Chris Austin, General Counsel, Circ (Ambassador Sponsor)

      • James Peterson, Product Management, Reju (Ally Sponsor)

      • An executive from Vestiaire

      • Maxime Millefert, Counsellor, Head of the Ecology, Sustainable Development, Energy and Transport Division in the United States French embassy

      • Moderated by Olivia Rockeman, AMCIRC Copywriter and Content Editor (formerly Bloomberg)

  • 7:30 PM: Dinner and cocktail reception

  • 8:30 PM: Evening concludes

How to Attend

Registration is now open to circular industry leaders by invitation-only. 

Step 1: To request an invitation to register, fill out this form. 

Step 2: Upon approval of your request, you will receive an email with an invitation to register to attend. You must be registered via Luma to be admitted to the event. 

Registration​ Fees:

  • Free to AMCIRC members before December 12

  • ​After December 12:

    • AMCIRC Members: $200

    • Non-Member: $250

Planning Your Trip to D.C.

  • Accommodations: We recommend attendees reserve lodging as soon as possible. Our preferred hotel is citizenM’s Washington, D.C. Capitol location. Please let us know if you plan to stay here – with enough interest, we will consider securing a block of rooms.

  • Transportation within D.C.: Parking is limited and often expensive in D.C., rideshare and walking is our preferred way to get around, especially for our Lobby Day taking place the following day. Please plan accordingly.

FAQ

Who will attend?: AMCIRC members, brand leaders, circular supply chain industry executives, policymakers, and more. 

  • What about the Lobby Day? The Policy Salon is a separate event from the Lobby Day, which is for AMCIRC members only. Members will receive more information about the Lobby Day directly. 

  • How do I become a sponsor? Limited sponsorship slots are available at all levels. To become a sponsor, email us at events@circularservicesgroup.com 

This evening is made possible by the generous support our sponsors

Ambassador Sponsors

Ally Sponsors