Event summary

From 9 to 10 April, the Impact Trade Fair brings together a wide mix of sustainable brands, makers, and organisations. Waste transformation shows up here alongside many other sustainability themes, making it a good place to explore how material reuse fits into the bigger picture.

Event description

The Impact Trade Fair is a place to wander, discover, and connect ideas. Under one roof, you’ll find initiatives working on food, fashion, energy, mobility, materials, and more, all trying to do things a little more thoughtfully.

Waste transformation is clearly present, but it’s not the only story. You’ll come across makers working with reused or upcycled materials, products designed to last longer, and organisations rethinking how resources flow through everyday life. Some ideas focus strongly on materials, others look at systems, behaviour, or social impact. Seeing them side by side helps put waste transformation into context.

For Waste Alchemists, this fair is interesting because it shows where material reuse meets broader sustainability thinking. It’s a place to talk to the people behind the ideas, compare approaches, and notice how many different paths exist toward using resources more wisely.

What you can expect

• A broad mix of sustainable brands, makers, and organisations
• Products and ideas involving reuse, upcycling, and materials
• Talks, presentations, and interactive stands
• Plenty of space to explore at your own pace

Who it’s for

• People curious about sustainability in everyday life
• Professionals and organisations working on impact-related topics
• Makers and entrepreneurs interested in materials and reuse
• Anyone who enjoys learning by walking around and asking questions

Practical information

• Dates: 9–10 April 2026
• Time: Varies per day
• Location: Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
• Tickets / registration: Required, via the event website

Feel like joining?

Take a look at the full programme and get your tickets for the Impact Trade Fair 2026