Circular Week 2026 Europas Ambitionen im Bereich der Kreislaufwirtschaft in die städtische Realität umsetzen Major European objectives hinge on achieving a successful circular transition. With the new Ökodesign requirements, growing momentum around the Right to Repair, and increasing pressure on cities to deliver climate-neutral growth, driving an inclusive, fair, and quick transition is at the centre of European Union strategies. But strategies alone do not close loops. Real change happens where people live and work: in neighbourhoods, city halls, and factory floors. The Circular Week 2026 brings Europe’s circular ambition directly into the urban reality—connecting policy, practice, and people across borders. From 26 to 31 October 2026, the Circular Week will link European frontrunners with local innovators in the two host countries, Germany (with a focus on the state of North Rhine- Westphalia – NRW) and Poland, but also across Europe. Connecting dots across Europe Die Circular Week 2026 is committed to accelerating cross-border collaboration for circular cities. At a time when EU regulation is intensifying, cities are becoming the key delivery actors of the circular transition. Companies need municipal partnerships to test new business models. Municipalities need innovative businesses to implement solutions. Citizens need visible proof that circularity works. The Circular Week 2026 offers a shared space for actors to meet—not only to exchange, but most importantly to launch concrete collaborations. Join the movement The Circular Week 2026 invites cities, companies, initiatives, and projects to: Host their own Circular Week event Contribute ideas to the online conference agenda Submit challenges to the Company Challenge The CSCP as co-host of the Circular Week 2026 The Circular Week, a major annual event in Europe’s circular economy calendar, was launched in 2018 by INNOWO. While the CSCP has been a long-term partner, 2026 marks the first year as a co-host. Alongside INNOWO, the CSCP acts as facilitator, curator, and amplifier—coordinating NRW stakeholders, designing and organising the Circular Cities online conference, connecting regional actors to the European debate, and ensuring alignment with the EU Circular Economy agenda. Drawing on our ongoing work with cities, we will focus on practical tools, tested approaches, and scalable models. At the same time, we aim to enhance NRW’s visibility within the European circular landscape—positioning the region as a proactive partner in shaping the transition. A week of action: What to expect Circular Week 2026 combines strategic dialogue with practical experience across several days and locations. From 26 to 31 October 2026, decentralised local events for all Circular Economy stakeholders in NRW will take place. Site visits, workshops, and “experiencing circular places” across NRW, Germany, Poland and Europe-showcasing circular business models, urban initiatives, and hands-on solutions. Confirmed events include: Monday, 26 October: Aachen, Germany Tuesday, 27 October: Duisburg, Germany and Circular Cities Online Conference — Europe-wide digital gathering focused on resilience, circular financing, regulation, and implementation strategies for cities and regions. Wednesday, 28 October: Company Challenge Award Ceremony in Wuppertal, Germany — a premiere of innovative solutions developed by students, trainees, repair initiatives, and innovation communities in response to real company challenges. Thursday, 29 October: Warszaw, Poland Saturday, 31 October: Repair & Share World Record Attempt and FAB Festival in NRW — a bold public action aiming to achieve the highest number of repaired items in a single day-turning repair culture into a visible, measurable statement for circularity. The highlights: Showing what circularity looks like Die Online Conference follows a “pick and choose” format that allows participants to explore different thematic streams. The programme will open with a policy panel linking perspectives from the EU, national, regional and local level, then move to parallel thematic sessions covering topics such as financing Circular Cities, new regulation, the emerging “repair society”, involving citizens in circular transformation, and more. In der Company Challenge, businesses can submit concrete questions on Ecodesign, circular retail models, or the Right to Repair. Young talents, trainees, Repair Cafés, and innovation communities then co-develop real solutions with business relevance. This way, companies gain fresh perspectives and actionable ideas; participants gain experience and visibility. The most convincing concepts will be recognised during an award ceremony. Find more information hier lesen.. Die 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 day than ever before. From electronics to textiles, broken products become symbols of possibility in a festival atmosphere that celebrates circular action. Interested in becoming part of Circular Week 2026? Get in touch with Mike Tabel auf.! For more on the broader initiative, visit the official Website der Circular Week 2026.. The Circular Week 2026 is funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Nature and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia. The 2026 edition is co-hosted by INNOWO und das CSCP.