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since 2014
since 2014
The Congress
Since 2014, the International Cradle to Cradle Congress #C2CC23 has been the first and to date the world’s largest platform for C2C solutions with approximately 1,000 visitors, 100 speakers and a 2-day programme.
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C2C NGO
Problems can only be solved when they are thoroughly understood – this is the aim of our educational initiatives. C2C NGO connects the fields of business, education, politics, and civil society. Our active volunteers, at work in all corners of the country, make Cradle to Cradle accessible to everyone.
Our Congress, with over 1,000 participants from the C2C community, is the largest C2C Platform worldwide. They come together annually to hear from key leaders in business, science, and politics. Fora, lectures, and workshops provide space for meaningful discussions and networking opportunities.
In 2019, we established the C2C LAB in Berlin: the world’s first comprehensive Cradle to Cradle certified renovation. Serving as an educational center, NGO head office, and living lab, it is here where the C2C school of thought and design concept become reality. All who are passionate about working towards creating a positive footprint are welcome to join us in our endeavor.
2023
8th International Cradle to Cradle Congress
2022
Large-scale project "Labor Tempelhof"
Four major concerts. A quarter of a million spectators. A C2C flagship that can serve as a model – for the event industry and far beyond.
2021
7th International Cradle to Cradle Congress
For the first time three stages in three German cities (Freiburg, Mainz, Mönchengladbach) as a hybrid event.
1 Congress
3 Stages
Svenja Schulze
91
Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, MdB
700
Thomas Fuhr
2020
Founding of the Network C2C Regions
Shaping communities of the future according to C2C for thriving,
liveable and resilient regions.
2020
6th International Cradle to Cradle Congress
For the first time in Berlin with 1,000 participants.
Special Track: Food
Elisabeth Winkelmeier-Becker, MdB
Reinhard Schneider
Dr. Anton Hofreiter, MdB
1000
2019
Opening of the C2C LAB
The world’s first comprehensive C2C renovation.
On 400 m2, the C2C school of thought and design concept
can be experienced in terms of content and practice as an educational centre,
NGO head office and real laboratory.
2018
5th International Cradle to Cradle Congress
800
Philomena John
Prof. Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker
Dr. Janez Potočnik
100
Bela B
2015
2nd International Cradle to Cradle Congress
600
Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart
Sarah Wiener
80
27
2014
1st International Cradle to Cradle Congress
Inez Bjørg David
800
Ken Webster
Christine Benner
80
2014
Foundation of the office in Berlin
2012
Foundation of C2C NGO in Lüneburg
Working together for a positive footprint.
Under this theme, Nora Sophie Griefahn and
Tim Janßen founded Cradle to Cradle NGO.
