C2CPII at the International Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026

Shaping the future means thinking in cycles: at the 10th International Cradle to Cradle Congress in Berlin!

Expect over 1,000 participants for high-quality debates with leading figures from politics and science, best practices from global companies (including a businesses-only break-out with us!) and innovative startups, and inspiring keynotes on the future of our society. The event will offer a unique opportunity to network the most influential minds in circular transformation, while exploring Cradle to Cradle concepts across diverse industries including public life, education, culture, and business.

Voices from politics, business, culture, and science will share their perspectives on stage, including our Co-Founder Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart, our Executive Director Elwyn Grainger-Jones, Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen, Greenfluencer Domitila Barros, Olaf Lies, Dr. Michael Schmidt-Salomon, Verena Bentele and many more.

The congress is organized by Cradle to Cradle NGO and in collaboration with the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, EPEA, and other partners.

If you are interested in being an event partner, which will include a speaking role, please contact Nienke Steen at [email protected].

Programme and agenda 

Breakout session: “When design meets data: Will data bring C2C Certified® into the mainstream?” 

Join this interactive breakout with our Executive Director Elwyn Grainger-Jones, who will interview companies and experts within the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program. Together with the audience, we will explore how Cradle to Cradle Certified® helps companies turn product performance into credible, comparable proof across material health, circularity, climate, water, and social fairness. As regulations in the EU tighten and AI increasingly shapes product discovery, transparent and verified product data is becoming essential for product visibility, consumer trust, and market access. 

Opening, Moderation & Wrap up: Elwyn Grainger-Jones, Executive Director of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute  

Panelists: 

• Rolf Verspuij, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Ahrend 

• Cora Gehrmann, Head of Sustainable Product & Quality Management, bonprix 

• Dr. Jan Christoph von der Lancken, Managing Director, EPEA Gmbh