Circular Week 2026 Kicks Off in Aachen, Germany: Turning Europe’s Circular Ambition into Urban Reality From 26 to 31 October, the Circular Week 2026 connects cities, businesses, policymakers, researchers and citizens across Germany, Poland, and Europe to turn circular economy ambitions into practical solutions. With urban innovation hubs, international exchanges, and hands-on initiatives, the week invites everyone to be part of the circular transition. Registrations for the Online Conference are still open From European ambition to local action: Circular Week opens in Aachen On 26 October 2026, the Circular Week 2026 has kicked-off in Aachen, Germany, with the official opening of the city’s Circular City Hub (Kreislauf-WIRK-Statt) and Urban Mining Hub (Bau-WIRK-Statt). Developed as part of the Circular City Aachen project, the two hubs demonstrate what it means to bring circularity into everyday urban life. They create spaces where municipalities, businesses, researchers and citizens can connect, experiment and develop solutions that keep valuable resources in use for longer. Connecting the dots, connecting actors across Europe The ninth edition of Circular Week marks an important milestone. Founded by the Polish think tank INNOWO in 2018, Circular Week is taking place for the first time as a joint German–Polish initiative, co-hosted by INNOWO and the CSCP. Under the theme “Turning Europe’s Circular Ambition into Urban Reality”, Circular Week 2026 bridges the gap between European circular economy policies and their implementation in cities, regions and businesses. A week of action: Discover the programme and take part With events taking place both online and in person, Circular Week 2026 offers multiple opportunities to learn, connect and contribute. Monday, 26 October | Opening of Circular Week, Aachen, Germany The opening of Aachen’s Circular City Hub and Urban Mining Hub sets the stage for a week dedicated to practical circular solutions, local experimentation and European cooperation. Tuesday, 27 October | Circular Cities Online Conference How can cities become the driving force behind Europe’s circular future? The online conference brings together key actors to explore practical pathways towards circular and resilient cities. The programme is shaped around five thematic tracks: Resilience & Infrastructure Regulate, Repair, Redesign Engaging Citizens Circular Economy Future Skills Levers for Circular Cities Per each track, there is a mind-opening session, multiple pioneer sessions, and networking opportunities. The format is flexible by design. You can choose the sessions most relevant to your work and switch freely between them. Join the conversation: You can still register for the Online Conference! Wednesday, 28 October | Circular Day Rhein.Ruhr, Duisburg, Germany Circular Day Rhein.Ruhr connects regional stakeholders working to advance the circular economy, offering opportunities for exchange, networking and cooperation. Explore opportunities for collaboration: connect with circular economy actors and discover approaches relevant to your organisation or region. Thursday, 29 October | European Sustainability Congress, Warsaw, Poland One of the flagship events of Circular Week brings together international stakeholders to discuss sustainable development, circular business models and the policies and partnerships needed to accelerate Europe’s transition. The congress provides an opportunity to strengthen German–Polish cooperation, exchange experiences and build connections across sectors and borders. Saturday, 31 October | Repair & Share Festival, Wuppertal, Germany The Repair & Share Festival brings together repair initiatives, craftspeople, businesses, volunteers and citizens to demonstrate how keeping products in use longer can become a practical and attractive alternative to buying new. Don’t miss it on 31 October in Wuppertal – reach out to Nils Kreft if you have questions. Throughout October 2026 | World Record Campaign The Repair World Record attempt transforms policy into practice. By mobilising Repair Cafés, Fab Labs, craftspeople, volunteers, and companies, the state of NRW aims to repair more items in a single month than ever before. From electronics to textiles, broken products become symbols of possibility. The world record month will come to a close on 31 October in Wuppertal at the Repair & Share festival. Connect with Stephan Schaller to learn more and engage. Let’s shape Circular Week 2027 together You can earn more about the Circular Week 2026 by visiting the dedicated page. The Circular Week 2026 is funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Nature and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia. Stay connected with us — reach out to Mike Tabel and let’s shape the 2027 edition together!