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Join a curated international cohort of students and emerging professionals for three days of learning, research, sustainability, and global networking connected to the 10th International Cradle to Cradle Congress.
Sep 16-18, 2026TU Berlin — Technische Universität BerlinLimited cohortInternational networkCurated by IW
€249€159IW ScholarshipLot 2 · Open nowLot 1 sold out at €149 · next prices €349 and €419
Payment is made in full at reservation and secures the current pricing tier. Final activities remain subject to written operational confirmation.
More than conference access.
Preparation before arrival, a curated cohort during the event, and meaningful follow-up after Berlin.
Prepare · Research · Connect · Continue
Sep 16-18, 2026Event dates
Berlin, GermanyDestination
60 participants maxCohort experience
€159Secure checkout
Why C2C matters
The C2C Congress brings the people shaping the circular future into one ecosystem.
The 10th International Cradle to Cradle Congress connects research, business, policy, design, and implementation around Cradle to Cradle and the circular economy. It is a rare opportunity to understand how circular transformation happens in practice and to build relationships across borders.
Cross-sector access
Engage with researchers, companies, institutions, and practitioners working on circular transformation.
A global point of connection
Enter an international environment where sustainability knowledge, collaboration, and future opportunities meet.
The ecosystem behind it
Not just in Berlin.
Inside TU Berlin.
The experience takes place at the heart of one of the world's leading gatherings on Cradle to Cradle and the circular economy, hosted at Technical University of Berlin.
C2C × TU Berlin · Berlin
From research to application.
On September 16 and 17, TU Berlin hosts the Research Symposium on Cradle to Cradle and the Circular Economy, connecting leading research, new perspectives, and practical application.
Then, on September 17 and 18, the campus hosts the 10th International Cradle to Cradle Congress, bringing together around 1,000 participants from around the world to turn knowledge into real impact.
Academic environment
One of Europe's leading technical universities.
Global ecosystem
Around 1,000 participants across business, research, and government.
From knowledge to action
Ideas, connections, and tools for real impact.
TU Berlin provides the context. C2C brings together the ecosystem. The experience puts you inside it.
The IW difference
You will not enter the room alone.
IW prepares you before Berlin, supports you through a curated cohort, and helps you convert exposure into direction afterward.
Prepare
Define goals, refine your introduction, and understand how to navigate the experience.
Experience
Participate in curated research, learning, and Congress-related activities.
Connect
Meet peers, researchers, institutions, and sustainability leaders with intention.
Continue
Turn conversations and insights into follow-up and future opportunities.
What is included
More than congress access.
The value is in the preparation, curation, cohort, access pathway, and continuity surrounding the official event.
Official Congress ticket included
Your purchase includes one official ticket for the 10th International C2C Congress, issued after IW submits the confirmed participant details to the organizers.
Research pathway
Registration support and curation for relevant research-oriented programming.
Proposed C2C LAB experience
A practice-focused visit that is not included unless and until IW confirms it in writing.
IW preparation
Orientation, personal objectives, networking strategy, and cohort expectations.
International cohort
A limited group of students and emerging professionals selected for fit.
Networking playbook
Guidance on introductions, priority contacts, follow-up, and relationship building.
Closing and reflection
A proposed IW closing session connecting insight, leadership, and next steps.
Experience structure
Three days designed for exposure, connection, and growth.
Day 1September 16
Research and immersion
Begin with context, academic exposure, and cohort preparation before the main Congress days.
- IW cohort orientation
- Proposed C2C LAB experience
- Research-focused programming
- Group debrief and networking preparation
Day 2September 17
Congress Day 1
Navigate the Congress with clearer objectives, curated session priorities, and intentional networking targets.
- Congress programming
- Curated session recommendations
- Networking objectives
- IW cohort touchpoint
Day 3September 18
Congress Day 2 and closing
Consolidate learning, deepen relationships, and translate the experience into practical next steps.
- Congress sessions
- Official networking opportunities
- Proposed IW closing forum
- Follow-up commitments and next-step planning
Why IW × Domitila
Two stories driven by the same desire to open new paths.
Interchanging World was born from a passion for education and global opportunities. Domitila Barros built her journey between Brazil and Germany, combining impact, sustainability, and human connection. Together, these two stories turn Berlin into a real gateway to new paths.
Founding Impact Advisor
Voice · Connection · Impact
Domitila Barros
From Brazil to Germany, Domitila transformed an international journey into a platform for sustainability, representation, and social impact, using visibility, leadership, and human connection to open doors for others.
Strengthens IW’s global impact positioning through sustainability leadership, international visibility, strategic partnerships, and connections across Brazil, Germany, and the global impact ecosystem.
Domitila Barros on LinkedIn
Founder
Prepare · Structure · Empower
Winder Pessoa
Interchanging World was created to replace scattered information with a clearer pathway from preparation to global opportunity. Winder leads the strategy, cohort design, institutional outreach, and execution of the experience.
IW’s contribution: experience design and coordination, participant preparation, networking strategy, institutional outreach, support throughout the journey, and continuity of opportunities after the event.
Winder Pessoa on LinkedInThe shared vision
One opportunity can change the geography of a life.
The experience is built around a simple belief: access matters most when people are prepared to use it. Domitila’s story, Winder’s education pathway vision, and the C2C learning environment come together to create a bridge from global participation to meaningful next steps.
“The goal is not simply to attend. It is to enter with clarity, connect with intention, and leave with momentum.”
Who it is for
Built for people ready to turn global exposure into momentum.
Strong fit
- University and graduate students
- Researchers and young professionals
- People interested in sustainability, ESG, circularity, policy, design, engineering, business, and impact
- Participants comfortable engaging in English
- People ready to contribute actively
Not designed for
- People seeking a tourism package
- Participants expecting guaranteed private access to speakers
- People seeking professional accreditation or Cradle to Cradle Certified® status
- Anyone unable to attend the core dates
- People unwilling to complete preparation and follow-up
See the experience up close.
A preview of the places, conversations, and collaborative learning that shape an IW event.
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Pricing
One experience. Four access lots.
Every participant gets the same core IW experience. The earlier you join, the lower the price.
Lot 1 filled: 10 of 10 seats claimedThe first 10 seats sold at €149. Lot 2 is now open at €159.
Lot 1 · Founding release
€149
10 of 10 seats claimed
- Full experience
- Founding release price
- Filled before public checkout
Sold out
Lot 2 · Open now
Open now€249
€159
IW ScholarshipAwarded by Interchanging World
Next 10 seats
- Same full experience
- Current access lot
- Same program and benefits
Next price: €349
Lot 3 · Next release
€349
Opens after Lot 2 fills.
- Same full experience
- Next registration lot
- Same program and benefits
Not yet available
Lot 4 · Final release
€419
The final price for this experience.
- Same full experience
- Final registration lot
- Subject to cohort availability
Opens at the final tier
Why the IW layer matters
Access gets you inside. Preparation helps you use the opportunity.
Standard event participation
- Official sessions and programming
- General networking environment
- Independent event navigation
- Limited structured follow-up
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- Official ticket for the 10th International C2C Congress
- Preparation before arrival
- Curated international cohort
- Research and proposed LAB pathway
- Networking strategy and guided objectives
- Closing reflection and post-event continuity
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Frequently asked questions
Clarity before commitment.
Is this only a ticket to the Congress?
No. Your purchase includes one official ticket for the 10th International C2C Congress, plus IW preparation, cohort participation, curation, and post-event follow-up. Proposed private activities are only included after written confirmation.
Are airfare and accommodation included?
No. Participants arrange and pay for airfare, accommodation, insurance, local transportation, and personal expenses independently.
Do I need to be a student?
No. Graduate students, researchers, and emerging professionals may also be a strong fit.
What language will be used?
Participants should be comfortable engaging in English. Final language arrangements should be confirmed in onboarding materials.
Is the proposed C2C LAB experience guaranteed?
No. The C2C LAB visit is planned but has not received final written confirmation and is not currently included. IW will notify participants if it is confirmed.
Will I receive a C2C certificate?
No C2C certificate is currently included. If C2C provides written approval later, IW will notify participants and explain any attendance requirements.
Can IW guarantee my visa or entry into Germany?
No. Each participant is responsible for travel eligibility, documentation, visas where applicable, insurance, and border-entry requirements.
How and when do I pay?
The Global Cohort Experience is paid in full at the moment you reserve, in a single payment. There is no deposit and no balance to settle later.
What happens after I reserve?
You receive confirmation, complete your participant profile, and join the pre-event preparation process.
Berlin can become more than a trip.
Enter one of Europe’s leading sustainability ecosystems with greater clarity, confidence, and direction.
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