International scientific conference series on sustainable production and circular manufacturing
Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing (GCSM)
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About the GCSM
The Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing (GCSM) is not an industrial company, but an international scientific conference series on the topic of sustainable production. It is organized by the Technical University of Berlin, the Fraunhofer IPK and the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka). The conference series takes place alternately at international locations, including Berlin, Abu Dhabi, St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Haifa, Lexington, Shanghai, Stellenbosch, Bologna and Binh Duong. The 22nd GCSM was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and included an Industry Day on the topic of Circular Manufacturing for Sustainable Future with lectures and workshops on Cleaner Production, Circular Economy, Digital Product Passport and Life Cycle Management. The 23rd GCSM is planned for September 2027 in São Carlos, Brazil. As it is not a manufacturing company, information on processes, materials, components and certificates is not documented.
Topics and Focus Areas
Industry Day Colombo 2026
Workshop on Circular Manufacturing with a focus on Circular Economy, Digital Product Passport and Life Cycle Management.
EU Export and Ecodesign
Joint session with the delegation of German Industry and Commerce on export barriers to the EU in the context of European ecodesign and sustainability initiatives.
Conference Locations
Colombo
LK22nd GCSM incl. Industry Day (2026)
- Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo
São Carlos
BR23rd GCSM, planned (2027)
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History
- 2004
2nd GCSM in Berlin
- 2017
Conference series website published
- 2026
22nd GCSM in Colombo, Sri Lanka, incl. Industry Day on 24 September 2026
- 2027
23rd GCSM planned in São Carlos, Brazil (29 September – 1 October 2027)