Circular Week 2026: Turning Europe’s Circular Ambition into Urban Reality How can we turn Europe’s circular economy strategies into tangible change in cities and regions? This year, the CSCP has joined hands with INNOWO as a co-organiser of the Circular Week 2026, a European platform turning circular economy ambition into urban action. From 26–31 October 2026, cities, policymakers, and practitioners will come together to explore how circular strategies can be turned into real change on the ground. Since its launch by the INNOWO Institute in 2018, the Circular Week continues to grow, with the 2026 partnership with the CSCP marking a step forward in advancing cross-border collaboration for circular and climate-resilient cities. Building on a strong Polish–German cooperation and diverse local experiences, the Circular Week 2026 aims to demonstrate how Europe’s circular economy ambitions can be translated into practical, place-based solutions in cities and regions. Who is it for? The Circular Week brings together cities, practitioners, researchers, businesses, citizens and policymakers who are actively shaping the circular transition. Rather than focusing only on high-level strategy, the 2026 edition puts implementation at the centre: How do circular economy policies become tangible impact? How can cities decarbonise industry and empower communities to take action? What does a circular and resilient urban system look like in practice? What’s in it for you? Throughout the week, participants can take part in various activities, including engaging site visits in Germany and Poland, a high-level online conference, and other collaborative formats designed to encourage genuine exchange. The programme will explore how cities and regions are: advancing circular and resilient urban systems, decarbonising industry and logistics, driving sustainable circular innovation, and embedding circular economy principles into local decision-making and urban development. A platform to connect and engage By co-organising Circular Week for the first time, the CSCP reinforces its commitment to accelerating sustainable consumption and production through practical, systems-oriented approaches. The Circular Week 2026 provides a platform to connect European policy ambitions with on-the-ground implementation and to strengthen partnerships between cities and regions across borders. Become part of the Circular Week 2026 The event is conceived as an open European platform. Circular economy pioneers, networks and initiatives from across Europe are invited to contribute case studies, share experiences, organise satellite events or join as partners to increase collective impact. Cities are key drivers of Europe’s circular and climate transition and the Circular Week 2026 seeks to amplify their role as laboratories for innovation and collaboration, showing how circular ambition becomes an urban reality. If you are interested in becoming a partner of Circular Week 2026 or organising your own event as part of the programme, we invite you to get in touch with Mike Tabel. More information on locations and programme highlights will follow soon. Event: Circular Week 2026 Date: 26–31 October 2026 Location: Online as well is in selected locations in Poland and Germany Language: English and German Cost: Free of charge To learn more about the event, please visit the Circular Week 2026 website. For further information, please contact Nils Kreft.