Welcome to CRCL Fest.
One day. 300 people. Full circle.
Systemic change needs more than another conference. CRCL Fest is built to be lived.
Last year, 150 people joined our first Doughnut Economics Circus. This year, we become CRCL Fest and double the circle with Kate Raworth back.
“It was absolutely epic! So happy I was there to experience such magic and community.” Stephanie, CRCL Fest 2025 attendee.
Economist & Author, Kate Raworth headlines as ringmaster with her new show, How Rich Is Too Much? She is joined by a troupe of radical creators: a vegan drag creature, America's #1 Wizard, a royal snail, your MC Lionel Exposito and more.
On Nov. 20, you don't just watch the magic, you become part of the act. Join avant-garde performances, hands-on workshops, and live conversations. Meet circular startups from Amsterdam.
Rethink. Repair. Regenerate.
Circular founders. Impact investors. Sustainability professionals. Academics. Activists. Young voices. Curious minds. Same circle, same day.
Priced low on purpose: the circle only works if it's full.
🎪 Main Ring
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How Rich Is Too Much?, Kate Raworth
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Vegan Drag Liberation, Soya the Cow
⭕️ Hands-On Circle
Rethink, repair, regenerate with your own hands and voice.
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Magic Regenerative Circle, Devin Person
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Mycelium Rot & Regenerate, Jess Jorgensen
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Upcycled Artifact Crafting, Lian Neeman
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Slogan Writing Atelier, Mizt aan de Maas
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Sticker Design, The Sticker Collective
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Clothing Swap, The Swap Club. Bring a piece you love, find one to love
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Music Meditation, Mac Adams (he/him)
♻ Circular Midway
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Circular Startups: meet founders from Amsterdam Circular Batch #5
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The Royal Snail, The Broccoli Smuggler & BB Queen
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Handpan Journey, Kevin Valentine
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Circle of Connection
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Upcycled Catwalk
Food & Drinks
🧉 Included: one natural drink and veg & vegan bites, on us, all day.
🥗 Want more? Pre-order a veg & vegan lunch (€18.50) by Polpette di Pane, 12:00–13:00.
Menu preview:
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Vegan yellow rice, Puglia cicerchia (grass pea) and pumpkin soup
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Vegetarian pasta with artichokes, mint and besciamelle sauce
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Vegan salad with black chickpeas, celeriac, tomatoes and red onions
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Panna Cotta
☕ Hot drinks at the coffee truck. 🍷 Beer & wine at the bar. (For purchase)
Practical Information
🕐 Doors 12:00 | Start 13:00
♿ Ground floor, step-free, wheelchair-friendly.
🅿️ Walk or bike (bike parking available). No car parking at the venue; please park outside the Marineterrein.
Amsterdam Policy Hackathon
Are you a student or young professional ready to tackle Amsterdam's circular challenges? Participate in the 48-hour Amsterdam Policy Hackathon, kicking off at the end of CRCL Fest.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship: Want your organization on the ring? Email: [email protected]
About us
CRCL Fest is a joint initiative by Amsterdam Circular and Rethink Impact Studio, brought to life with love by Guy Vincent and Lionel Exposito.
Refund policy
Tickets are non-refundable. If your plans change, pass your ticket to a friend.
Be there or be square