What is a Learning Expedition?
Learning Expeditions are immersive, multi-day visits to the Netherlands designed to connect international professionals with leading circular economy innovators. Through site visits, expert sessions, networking events, and hands-on workshops, participants gain firsthand experience into Dutch circular solutions, exchange knowledge, and explore collaboration opportunities. These tailor-made programs provide a deep dive into specific sectors like agri-food, construction, plastics, and manufacturing, offering practical inspiration for accelerating the circular transition globally.
Upcoming missions Spring 2025
Learning expedition bio-economy and material valorization
Learning expedition circular construction
Holland Circular Hotspot’s Learning Expeditions offer a unique opportunity to experience the Dutch circular economy in action. Participants engage directly with innovative companies, policymakers, and experts who are shaping the transition to a circular economy. By joining a Learning Expedition, you will not only gain important knowledge, but also build meaningful connections with Dutch and international stakeholders. Whether you are a business looking for partnerships, a policymaker seeking policy inspiration, or a researcher exploring circular solutions, our Learning Expeditions provide the knowledge, network, and inspiration needed to accelerate your circular ambitions.
Learning expeditions-discover the circular economy in the Netherlands.
Do you want to bring an international delegation to the Netherlands to explore its pioneering circular economy practices?
By signing up for our Learning Expeditions, your delegation will gain first-hand knowledge of successful circular economy implementations while building valuable international connections.
We help you design and organize a tailor-made Learning Expedition that aligns with your delegation’s interests and objectives. Potential program elements include:
- Round-table discussions with industry leaders
- Keynotes from circular economy experts
- Hands-on workshops on innovative CE solutions
- Site visits to pioneering businesses and projects
- Seminar sessions on circular policy and strategy
- Networking events to foster international collaboration
Let us help you craft an impactful Learning Expedition that inspires, connects, and accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Pricing depends on the scope and customization of the service. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Testimonial
“The field visit to the Netherlands was truly an eye-opening experience.
What impressed me most was seeing how the concept of the circular economy is not simply a theory, but something that is actually integrated into businesses, industries, communities, and everyday life.
During our visits, we had the opportunity to see how waste can be transformed from a problem into a valuable resource—through innovative recycling systems, responsible production, smart waste management, and technologies that support a more sustainable future.
What I found particularly inspiring was the collaboration between the government, private sector, technology providers, and the community. Everyone has a role to play in creating a circular economy.
This visit gave me a completely different perspective on recycling and sustainability. It showed me that the real challenge is not only recycling more, but rethinking the entire lifecycle of what we produce and consume.
I’m leaving the Netherlands with new ideas, new perspectives, and, most importantly, a stronger belief that circularity can become a real part of our future—not just an environmental goal, but an economic opportunity.
It was an incredibly valuable experience, and I’m grateful to everyone who made this field visit possible. Thanks Holland Circular Hotspot!“
Hend Abdel Meguid (Member of the Management Board, Growthics Consultancy)
Proud to have been part of this inspiring journey! An incredible opportunity to learn, connect and explore practical pathways towards a more circular and sustainable future for Egypt. Grateful for the experience and everyone who made it so meaningful!
Mai Allam (Sustainability & Sustainable Finance Supervisor, Agricultural Bank of Egypt)Learning expeditions quote
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