ENoLL at ISPIM Conference, Cape Town

The Future of Living Labs: Insights from ENoLL Members 

From March 17 to 19, 2025, ENoLL will attend the prestigious ISPIM Conference, host an ENoLL Infosession, and sign a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ENoLL and South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in South Africa’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, forge strategic partnerships, and showcase Living Lab practices on a global stage.

What’s in Store?

1. ISPIM Conference

The ISPIM Conference is renowned for advancing innovation management practices, with a special focus on Living Labs. You’ll have two dedicated sessions to participate in:

Designing Through the Lenses of Inclusion: Explore inclusive methodologies, frameworks, and success stories in Living Labs.

ENoLL for (South-)African Living Labs: Discover opportunities for collaboration between European and African Living Labs, promoting shared growth in innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.

2. ENoLL InfoSession: The Future of Living Labs: Insights from ENoLL Members

Venue: ISPIM Conference, Cape Town

Organized by: European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL)

Background & Objectives:
Living Labs have emerged as a key driver of innovation, fostering co-creation, user engagement, and real-world experimentation. As the global landscape of innovation evolves, the role of Living Labs is becoming increasingly significant. The European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) serves as a leading organization in this domain, connecting and certifying Living Labs worldwide to drive impactful innovation.

This infosession aims to:

• Introduce ENoLL and its role in fostering Living Labs.
• Present the ENoLL certification and its benefits for innovation ecosystems.
• Showcase insights from four prominent ENoLL members: IMEC, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Brainport Eindhoven, and CERTH.
• Facilitate a discussion on the future of Living Labs and their role in shaping innovation globally.

Agenda:

This session will provide a unique opportunity to connect with global innovation leaders and explore the potential of Living Labs in shaping the future. We look forward to engaging discussions and valuable exchanges!

3. Site Visits

Experience South Africa’s innovation ecosystem firsthand through visits to key Living Labs and innovation hubs.

4. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing

Celebrate a pivotal moment as ENoLL and South Africa’s DSI formalize their commitment to cooperation, innovation, and knowledge exchange.