Day 0 - Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Day 0 takes place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 in Brussels, with two separate events running in parallel.

The Policy Event is a high-level exchange bringing together policymakers, researchers, and Living Lab practitioners to explore the role of Living Labs in shaping evidence-based European policies. Participation is free but requires a valid OLLD26 ticket or an invitation.

The Learning Lab Day 0 is a paid, hands-on training available in two tracks: a Basic Track for newcomers and an Intermediate Track for practitioners looking to deepen their practice. Places are limited to 40 participants.

Policy Event

European Committee of the Regions &

Delegation of the Government of Catalonia

Rue Van Maerlant 2, (Room VMA 21)  &

Rue de la Loi 227, 1040, Brussels

Arrival and Registration

09:00 – 09:15

Institutional greetings and welcome

09:15 – 09:30

Keynote Speech

09:30 – 11:00

Policy Dialogue “Living Labs Delivering on European Priorities”

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

14:00 – 16:00*

This session will take place @ Delegation of the Government of Catalonia

Experiential Session: Living Lab Methodologies in Action

Learning Lab Day 0

ENoLL Office @Industrious

Av. des Arts 6, 1210, Belgium

Arrival and Registration

09:00 – 09:30

Basic Track

Welcome

Intermediate Track

Welcome

09:30 – 11:00

Basic Track

Understanding Living Lab Basics and Core Principles – Part I

Intermediate Track

Strengthening Living Lab Processes and Impact Through Developmental Evaluation

11:00 – 11:15

Brew & Build (Connections)

11:15 – 12:45

Basic Track

Designing the Foundations of a Living Lab

Intermediate Track

Designing Inclusive Futures in Living Labs

12:45 – 13:30

Lunch & Talk

15:30 – 15:00

Basic Track

Building Equitable Citizen Participation Through Creativity and Everyday Innovation

Intermediate Track

Navigating Ethical Practice and Practical Safeguards in Living Labs

15:00 – 15:15

Brew & Build (Connections)

15:15 – 16:45

Basic Track

Connecting Living Lab Values to Visible Change

Intermediate Track

Understanding Value and Impact Across the Three Layers of a Living Lab

16:45 – 17:00

Basic Track

Closing

Intermediate Track

Closing