CRCL FEST
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
How Rich Is Too Much?, Kate Raworth
Vegan Drag Liberation, Soya the Cow
The Royal Snail, The Broccoli Smuggler & BB Queen
❌ Amsterdam Circular Founders
Booomtag: Digital product passports
CupXchange: Reusable cup rental
Ontspulknul: Neighborhood declutter days
Packbags: Modular bag system
Rebottled: Upcycled glassware design
Renewaball: Circular tennis and padel balls
RepareerSimpel: Gadget repair platform
Swapped: Furniture swapping
The Swap Club: Circular clothing swaps
VNYX: Vintage fashion sorting with robots
⭕️ Hands-On Circle
Rethink, repair, regenerate with your own hands and voice.
Magic Regenerative Circle, Devin Person
Mycelium Rot & Regenerate, Jess Jorgensen
Upcycled Artifact Crafting, Lian Neeman
Slogan Writing Atelier, Mizt aan de Maas
Sticker Design, The Sticker Collective
Clothing Swap by The Swap Club. Bring a piece you love, find one to love
♻ Circular Midway
Circular Startups: meet founders from Amsterdam Circular Batch #5
Circle of Connection
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:
Vegan yellow rice, Puglia cicerchia (grass pea) and pumpkin soup
Vegetarian pasta with artichokes, mint and besciamelle sauce
Vegan salad with black chickpeas, celeriac, tomatoes and red onions
Panna Cotta
☕ Hot drinks at the coffee truck. 🍷 Beer & wine at the bar. (For purchase)
Practical Information
🕐 Doors 12:00 | Start 13:00
🎟️ €10 Solidarity pass for students, independent activists, artists and Stadspas holders. Claim yours here.
♿ Ground floor, step-free, wheelchair-friendly.
🅿️ Walk or bike (bike parking available). No car parking at the venue; please park outside the Marineterrein.
Donation & Sponsorship
Sponsorship: Want your organization on the ring? Email hello@rethink-studio.com
Voluntary Donation: Help us make this event accessible and support our performers and makers. 💛 (Does not include event entry) Donate here.
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