Criterion is Europe's leading festival for exchanging perspectives and knowledge, an interdisciplinary think tank of colleges, research laboratories and business leaders.

A variety of case studies are brought to you from various angles, including focuses on urban agriculture, the use of new materials, the future of work and the phenomenon of Smart Travel.

SCIENCE CITY presents new ideas and concepts, and the SPEAKERS CORNER is a platform for exploring visionary research, rebellious ideas and new solutions.

Here, pioneering companies from industry and research make their ideas and products tangible.

The FOOD ATELIER explores the new frontiers in flavour - experimenting, tasting and inspiring outside the box.

The WORKSHOP SPACE is a gold mine for do-it-yourselfers where you can learn how to make things by hand.

The ACTIVITY SPACE encourages active participation over passive: it's a space for physical, mental and spiritual growth.

With over 150 stands, Criterion displays products that combine passion, pioneering spirit, skill and individuality.

HANDWORK impresses with its focus on longevity, workmanship and transparent storytelling.

FOODS from manufacturers who use resources responsibly and share the origins of and knowledge about their products.

SERVICES to help to better understand, network and use resources in an energy-efficient way.

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We address people who take social responsibility.

We address people who understand that natural resources are finite.

We address people seeking solutions today for a better tomorrow.

Criterion unites producers, researchers, businesspeople, creatives and pioneers into
a global community that values quality over quantity, innovation over imitation and
creativity over uniformity. Criterion introduces you to difference makers who believe new solutions are needed for a future with a future.