The Future Labs Forum – Polish Living Lab Summit 2026 will take place on 9 April 2026 (10:00 – 17:00) in Poznań, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the growing role of Living Labs in driving innovation and systemic change.
The event will showcase how Living Labs foster collaboration between science, technology, and industry, with a strong focus on the Polish ecosystem while connecting to broader European initiatives.
Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will gain insights into how experimentation environments contribute to addressing complex societal challenges.
The Summit will explore how Living Labs are evolving from testing environments to key enablers of systemic change. Discussions will highlight best practices from leading Polish Living Labs, as well as forward-looking approaches such as regulatory sandboxes, real-life testing, and the use of digital twins for participatory decision-making.
For the ENoLL community, the Summit offers a valuable opportunity to engage with national and regional stakeholders, discover emerging practices, and strengthen connections within the Polish and European Living Lab ecosystems.
Living Labs practitioners, researchers, and policymakers will benefit from exchanging experiences, exploring collaboration opportunities, and gaining insights into how Living Labs can support innovation, policy development, and participatory approaches to societal challenges.
The event provides a dynamic platform for dialogue, learning, and networking, contributing to the advancement of Living Labs as key instruments for innovation and transformation across Europe.
Event Agenda
10:30 – 11:00 Participant Registration & Welcome Coffee
11:00 – 11:10 Welcome Address – hosted by PCSS, greeting VIP guests and partners, official opening of the event
11:10 – 11:40 Why Living Labs Matter Now More Than Ever? Development and Future Perspectives. Living Labs: From Testing to Systemic Change Wim de Kinderen, President of ENoLL Martina Desole, Director of ENoLL
Moderated discussion with Members of the ENoLL Board
11:40 – 13:00 Panel Discussion Background and Perspectives: Living Labs as a Tool for Collaboration Between Science, Technology and Industry in Poland
Participants:
13:15-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:45 Living Labs in Action: Regulatory Sandboxes and Real-Life Innovation Testing
Presentations of Polish Living Labs – Best Practices
15-minute showcases on stage:
European Living Labs Perspective – Moderated Discussion
15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break & Networking
16:00 – 16:30 Digital Twin as a Shared Decision-Making Space: Participatory Simulations of Change in Open Spaces Demo presentation
16:30 – 17:00 Open Discussion Summary, Key Conclusions and Recommendations
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