The Impact and Future of Living Labs for European Policies 

Brussels, 29 September 2026 (09:00 – 14:00)  

The ENoLL Policy Event will open OpenLivingLab Days 2026 with a high-level exchange between policymakers, innovators and the Living Lab community. 

At a time of major economic, technological and societal transitions, the event will explore how Living Labs can support more effective, inclusive and evidence-based European policies, while contributing to sustainable competitiveness and innovation uptake. 

Discussions will look ahead to future EU priorities, including the Multiannual Financial Framework, highlighting the role of collaborative, real-life experimentation in addressing Europe’s key challenges. 

What to expect

The programme will combine strategic insights and practical perspectives, featuring: 

  • High-level keynote interventions 
  • Policy-oriented discussions with EU representatives and Living Labs 
  • Showcasing of impacts generated by Living Labs 
  • Interactive session with co-creation activities 

Venue

The morning session, taking place before lunch, will be held at the European Committee of the Regions (Room VMA 21), Rue Van Maerlant 2, Brussels.

Registration

Participation in the Policy Event is free of charge.  

Registration for the Policy Event will be managed through the same registration platform of OLLD26, through the dedicated link. 

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once capacity is reached, registrations will be placed on a waiting list. 

Who should attend

The event is designed for European policymakers and institutional representatives. 

Draft Agenda

Time Session Venue
09:00 – 09:15 Institutional greetings and welcome Committee of the Regions
09:15 – 09:30 Keynote Speech
09:30 – 11:00 Policy Dialogue “Living Labs Delivering on European Priorities”
How Living Labs contribute to policy goals, competitiveness, and industrial uptake across strategic domains?
Double interview
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 11:50 Regulatory Learning and Evidence-Based Policymaking
11:50 – 12:15 Closing, Reflection & Transferability
12:15 – 14:00 Lunch Break

Policy Event Partner

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is hosting the event but is not responsible for its content