Last week, SmartUp and Korimako attended the 8th edition of the Creative Bureaucracy Festival in Berlin. The event brought together over 2,100 participants from government, politics, civil society, and other change-making organizations from more than 30 countries to explore new ideas and approaches to public sector innovation.

Across 90 sessions, over 200 speakers shared practical tools, bold ideas, and inspiring experiences. With four stages, five workshop spaces, and a new meetup area, the festival provided a dynamic platform for learning, exchange, and collaboration.

We came away with fresh perspectives and renewed motivation to apply what we’ve learned to our work — and we’re looking forward to seeing the results it brings.



