guests and crew at the festival location
guests and crew at the festival location

Code of Conduct & Accessibility

Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2025 

The Creative Bureaucracy Festival is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive space for all – regardless of visible or non-visible disabilities, age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We ask everyone to help create a respectful, safe and open atmosphere throughout the festival. 

Need assistance? Please reach out in advance! 

If you require any support during your visit – such as step-free access, assistance navigating the venue, or priority check-in – please contact us ahead of time at: 
festival@creativebureaucracy.org 

We’ll do our best to make your festival experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. 
 

Accessibility on Site 

We are taking multiple steps to reduce barriers at the event: 

  • Priority registration without waiting is available for those who need it. Just speak to our CREW team on site (wearing white shirts with “CREW” printed on them).
  • All main stages and workshop areas (except cruise boats) are step-free.
  • The Impact, Transformation, Connection and Imagination Stages, Academy, Meetups, Networking Area and Games & Creativity Zone are accessible via a ~50 m compact gravel path.
  • Accessible toilets are located in the Impact Stage hall and behind the bar in the Festsaal Kreuzberg (signposted on the venue map).
  • Emergency medical services will be available all day, located behind the beer garden (marked on the venue map).
  • Quiet Area with noise-cancelling headphones is available inside the Festsaal Kreuzberg (note: currently accessible only via stairs). The lawn in front of the Connection Stage is a great spot to take a break.
  • The Impact Stage programme will be live streamed and subtitled. Recordings will later be published on our YouTube channel. 
     

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 🌻 

We recognise that not all disabilities are visible – and that living with a non-visible disability can bring many challenges. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a discreet way to indicate that you may need more time, understanding or support – without having to explain yourself. 

  •  Wristbands or pins featuring the sunflower are available at the registration and info desks.
  • All our CREW members have been trained to offer respectful support to those with visible and non-visible disabilities. 
  • The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower organisation will be present with an information booth and will also join a panel session during the festival. 

More info: hdsunflower.com 
 

Orientation & Information Materials 

  • A digital venue map is available here on our website.
  • Printed large-font versions of the map and programme schedule are available at the info desk.
  • Venue address: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin
  • Public transport: 
     – U1 Schlesisches Tor (approx. 950 m) 
     – S+U Treptower Park (approx. 900 m)
  • Arriving by car: Short-term stopping is possible directly in front of the main entrance for drop-off and pick-up. Please drive carefully. 


A Culture of Respect 

We are all responsible for fostering an open and inclusive environment. At the Creative Bureaucracy Festival, we: 

💬 Do not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment or exclusion 
👂 Value diverse voices and listen with empathy 
 🤝 Ask everyone to act with respect, and report problematic behaviour to our CREW team  

Need help or have questions? Contact us at: festival@creativebureaucracy.org