CCI Contact Desk @Creatives in Circularity Exchange Event

Creatives in Circularity – B2B Exchangeis an international networking event for creative professionals who are advancing circular practices and sustainable thinking through their work.

The partners of the Creative Circular Cities project are delighted to welcome you to a dynamic and inspiring event in Tallinn on19 February 2026. The event brings together creative minds from across Europe to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how creativity can drive circularity and sustainability.

Event information

Date:19 February 2026
Time:9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Venue:Kultuurikatel, Kursi Street 3, Tallinn, Estonia

The 19th of February day will consist of keynotes, panel discussions and networking activities. The event will be attended by creatives from Estonia, Poland, Latvia, Germany and Finland.

Schedule on the 19th of February:
09:30 – 09:40 Opening remarks
09:40 – 10:00 Orientation to the day
10:00 – 10:30 “Creatively sustainable: Europe’s competitive edge” Keynote by Rasmus Wiinstedt Tscherning
10:30 – 10:45 Quickfire introduction round 1
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 – 12:00 “Supporting creatives: finances & mobility” with Jaan Ulst & Marie Le Sourd
12:00 – 12:30 Quickfire introduction round 2
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 13:50 “Making kin with materials” Keynote by Oona Tikkaoja
13:50 – 14:10 Quickfire introduction round 3
14:10 – 15:00 Panel discussion – “Circular economy in practice: insights from creatives” moderated by Indra Levite, with Joanna Wierzba, Eric Pfromm, Marko Ala, Saana Sipila & Rihards Gale
15:00 – 15:15 Quickfire introduction round 4
15:15 – 16:15 Coffee & facilitated networking
16:15 – 16:30 Summary and Event closing until
17:00 Unofficial networking

What to expect

• Networking and inspiration from creative professionals working on circular solutions in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Denmark, and Germany
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• Future visions and current trends on the role of creativity in sustainability and circularity, shared by industry professionals and peers
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• Practical information on funding, mobility, and training opportunities
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• A chance to present your work and ideas to fellow professionals
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• Plenty of opportunities for meaningful exchange and collaboration

Speakers include

Rasmus Wiinstedt– Tscherning, Creative Business Network
Oona Tikkaoja– Humak University of Applied Sciences
Jaan Ulst– Goethe-Institut Tallinn, Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) Contact Desk
Marie Le Sourd– On the Move platform

If you wish to participate, contact Monika Pärnsalu, monika@inkubaator.ee by 13.02.2026 at 12.00.