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Full Circle. Territories in transition towards a collaborative circular economy.
Regions are essential to advancing the circular economy in Europe. They operate at the right scale — impactful, yet close to local actors who drive real change. But only through collaboration can we tackle shared challenges, exchange knowledge, and build interregional value chains. Together, we go full circle.
From 10 to 12 June 2025, the Circular Summit Fryslân 2025 will highlight the power of regions in shaping a circular future. The event brings together different circular changemakers to foster international cooperation. The General Assembly of ACR+, the network for circular cities and regions, will also take place as part of the programme.
Why Fryslân? Because this region in the Northern Netherlands has spent the past decade working together towards a clean, healthy, and happy society — and with results. In 2025, Fryslân celebrates its position as one of Europe’s circular frontrunners by showcasing successful initiatives and inviting others to join the movement. Join us to experience what “made circular in Fryslân” really means, and meet the people behind the progress.
Organised with ACR+, the summit features keynote speeches from Floris Alkemade and Elin Bergman, hands-on working sessions, and inspiring field trips.
The event will conclude with a joint position paper, setting out shared ambitions and policy recommendations for Europe’s circular future.
Enjoy the circular power of Fryslân
You’ll get the unique chance to experience the circular economy in action. Hop on a bike or bus and explore inspiring places where innovative ideas are becoming reality from water technology and circular plastics to nature based construction and biodiversity. Meet the pioneers driving a regenerative future forward. Want to know more visit our website.
Parallel sessions
You can choose from seven different parallel sessions. These are all intended to exchange knowledge, develop new project ideas and present a common voice to Europe. The summit culminates in a joint position paper.
Poster presentations
During the Circular Summit Fryslân, European projects have the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad audience. There will be poster boards where selected projects can present their initiative with an A0 poster. These posters will be displayed during the coffee and lunch break on June 12th, offering great visibility and networking opportunities. Interested in putting your project in the spotlight? Submit your application for a chance to be featured. Please note: all submissions will be reviewed, and only a selection will be given a spot at the Circular Summit Fryslân 2025.
Field trips
Discover Circular Power in Fryslân – Join a field trip during circular summit Fryslân
At the Circular Summit Fryslân, you’ll get the chance to see the circular economy in action. Hop on a bus or bike and explore inspiring places where circular ideas are turning into real impact.
The fieldtrips take you through both urban and rural parts of Fryslân covering topics like water innovation, nature restoration, circular construction, material reuse, inclusive work and education. Along the way, you might visit leading initiatives such as the Watercampus/Wetsus, the European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology; Omrin and the National Test Centre for Circular Plastic (NTCP), known for its worldclass knowledge on circular plastic processing; the Swettehûs, the Frisian icon of circular procurement and biobased construction; or the Fish Migration River, a worldwide unique project in reinforcing biodiversity.
You’ll see how businesses, governments, researchers and communities are working hand in hand toward a regenerative future. Several routes have been curated, each with its own theme and character. You’ll be assigned to a tour on the day allowing space for unexpected insights and new connections.
Termin:
10. - 12. Juni 2025
Ort:
Leeuwarden
The Netherlands
Teilnahmebeitrag:
kostenfrei
Programm und Anmeldung finden Sie unter www.circularsummitfryslan2025.frl.