The 2025 Festival in Rewind: Videos, Photos & More
17.06.2025
Thank you once more – to everyone who helped make this year’s Creative Bureaucracy Festival possible!
From speakers and contributors to partners, crew, and community members near and far – your ideas, efforts, and energy brought our 8th edition to life. With over 2,100 participants in Berlin, another 2,000 online streamers, 90 sessions, and more than 200 speakers from 30+ countries, the festival was more vibrant and meaningful than ever.
“People working in public institutions are more eager than ever to connect and find inspiration. State modernisation is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ – it’s urgent.” – Johanna Sieben, Festival Director
To keep the momentum going, we’ve gathered everything in one place – including the full Impact Stage programme, our photo gallery, the feedback survey, and next year’s date: 11 June 2026.
And remember – just because the festival is over doesn’t mean the conversation ends. The Creative Bureaucracy Community, supported by Apolitical, is a space where public innovators from around the world continue to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate. Join the community here.
Watch the Full Impact Stage Programme
The full Impact Stage programme is now available on YouTube – with keynotes, panels and conversations in both English and German. Dive back into bold ideas, new perspectives, and powerful public sector stories.
Watch the videos here.
Explore the Festival Photo Gallery
From big stage moments to quiet hallway chats – our gallery captures the energy and atmosphere of this year’s festival. Take a look, find familiar faces, and relive the inspiring moments that made 5 June so special.
See the gallery here.
We’d Love Your Feedback
What stayed with you? What could we improve? Whether you joined us in Berlin or tuned in online – your feedback helps us reflect, adjust and grow. Our short survey is still open until the end of the week.
Take the survey here.
Save the Date: 11 June 2026
The next edition is already on the horizon: on Thursday, 11 June 2026, we’ll be back in Berlin-Kreuzberg and online. Mark your calendars and follow our channels – we’ll be in touch with updates on our Call for Participation, the 2026 Jury and many more information in the coming months.
