Next stop: Vilnius!

20–24 September 2027 · Lithuania

#OLLD27

WHAT IS OLLD?

Global gathering of international Living Labs

Bringing together living labbers, public officials, academics, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world.

What to expect in 2027

Join the international Living Lab community in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 20–24 September 2027, for OpenLivingLab Days, hosted by LIRA Lab – Living Innovations for Regional Advancement.

Help shape the programme through open calls launching in early 2027 for panel sessions, hands-on workshops and research papers, alongside opportunities for networking posters, exhibition booths and sponsorships. Expect plenty of time to connect, exchange ideas and explore collaborations—with a few surprises along the way.

More details on the venues and programme will follow!

Do you want to learn more about Living Labs? Then you should join the Learning Lab Day 0, a training programme, traditionally taking place one day before the official start of the conference. Are you interested to attend Learning Lab Day 0 next year, in Vilnus? If yes, you can register your interest here!

 

A look back at OLLD26

Held in Brussels and Antwerp from 29 September to 2 October 2026, OpenLivingLab Days explored “Living Labs Impacts and Values for a Changing World”. Co-organised with LiCalab (Living & Care Lab), hosted by Thomas More, the event brought the community together for policy discussions, hands-on learning, research and new connections—from conference rooms to garden talks and field visits.

Participants
400+
Countries
42
Panel sessions
17
Hands-on workshops
20
Research sessions Showcasing 42 research presentations
7
Research & networking posters
38
Garden talks
6
Brokerage & matchmaking event
1
Exhibition booths
9
Field visits
6

Relive the moments

Thank you for bringing your ideas, experiences and energy to OLLD26. Explore the moments we shared—from policy discussions and hands-on workshops to conversations and celebrations.

OLLD26 Sip & Speak Poster Session, Day 2 (Thursday 1 October)
OLLD26 Closing Session, Day 2 (Thursday 1 October)

Conference Proceedings

The OpenLivingLab Days 2026 Proceedings are here! This collection brings together the papers and posters presented in Antwerp on 30 September and 1 October 2026, around this year’s theme: “Living Labs Impacts and Values for a Changing World”. Selected through a double-blind peer review, the contributions range from full research papers and work in progress to hands-on Living Lab practices.

Dive in and discover the ideas, evidence and experiences shaping the future of Living Labs!

The OpenLivingLab Days experience

OLLD26 Garden Talks & Tools, Day 2 (Thursday 1 October)
OLLD26 Opening Ceremony, Day 1 (Wednesday 30 September)
OLLD26 Policy Event, Day 0 (Tuesday 29 September)
OLLD26 Hands-on Workshops, Day 2 (Thursday 1 October)
OLLD26 Networking & Social Dinner, Day 1 (Wednesday 30 September)
OLLD26 Darwin Hall, Day 1 (Wednesday 30 September)

News from our community

OLLD26 Closing Session, Day 2 (Thursday 1 October)

It's a wrap - OLLD26 in Belgium

OpenLivingLab Days 2026 brought more than 400 participants from 42 countries to Brussels and Antwerp, Belgium, from 29 September to 2 October 2026. This year’s edition of the ENoLL flagship event was co-organised with LiCalab (Living & Care Lab), hosted by Thomas More. It explored the theme “Living Labs Impacts and Values for a Changing World”.
OLLD26 Learning Lab, Day 0 (Tuesday 29 September)

Looking Back at Learning Lab Day 0

Living Labs are best understood by doing. We’re looking back at Learning Lab Day 0, where participants explored new approaches, tested ideas and shared experiences across two parallel learning tracks.
ENoLL OLLD prize ceremony

ENoLL wins European Association Award for Event Innovation with OLLD25

ENoLL has been awarded the European Association Award for Event Innovation by the European Society of Association Executives, recognising its outstanding contribution to best practices and knowledge exchange. In its first-ever participation, ENoLL stood out for its flagship event, OLLD25, held in Andorra la Vella.

Organisers of OLLD27