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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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THE HOST

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.

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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.

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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

Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Special Track: Urban Future

91

speakers

Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, MdB

Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

700

Participants on site and digitally

Thomas Fuhr

Leader Fittings LIXIL International and Co-CEO, Grohe AG
2020
Founding of the Network C2C Regions

Shaping communities of the future according to C2C for thriving,
liveable and resilient regions.

>> more about the network C2C 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

Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Economics

Reinhard Schneider

Managing Partner & Sole Owner of Werner & Mertz Gmbh
Speakers

Dr. Anton Hofreiter, MdB

Chairman of the Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen Parliamentary Group in the German Bundestag

1000

participants
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.

>> more about C2C LAB

2018

5th International Cradle to Cradle Congress

Special Track: Fashion & Textile

800

participants

Philomena John

Director COTTON BLOSSOM LTD, India

Prof. Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

Natural scientist, politician, Co-President Club Of Rome

Dr. Janez Potočnik

Partner at Systemiq, Co-Chair UNEO IRP & Former Eu-Commissioner

100

volunteers

Bela B

German musician & founding member of the band "die Ärzte" & advisory board C2C NGO

2017

4th International Cradle to Cradle Congress

800

participants

Dr. Leyla Acaraglou

Designer, Sociologist, Sustainability Strategist & Entrepreneur

Special Track: Building & Architecture

42

Speakers

Prins Carlos De Bourbon

Member of the Dutch Royal Family

2016

3rd International Cradle to Cradle Congress

Sarah Wiener

Entrepreneur, book author & TV chef

32

speakers

Dr. Franz Alt

Journalist & Book Author

Lewis Perkins

Former President of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (USA)

700

participants

2015

2nd International Cradle to Cradle Congress

600

participants

Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart

Co-founder of the C2C concept; Professor of Ecodesign at Leuphana University Lüneburg, C2C NGO Advisory Board

Sarah Wiener

Entrepreneur, book author & TV chef

80

volunteers

27

speakers

2014

1st International Cradle to Cradle Congress

Inez Bjørg David

Actress, Founder MIWAI Ecofashion & Advisory Board C2C NGO

800

participants

Ken Webster

Head of Innovation Ellen Macarthur Foundation

Christine Benner

Second Chairwoman of IG Metall

80

volunteers
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.

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2014 - 2021