Navigating the Change: Aligning Human Values and AI in Living Labs

DATE & TIME

30 September 2026, 14:00 – 15:30

ROOM

Peacock 3

TRACKS

TRACK 4: Living Labs for Business and Emerging Technology

Description

This workshop bridges the gap between Living Lab activities and measurable results. Participants assess project maturity using a Social Readiness Radar and cause-and-effect strategy. You will learn to validate assumptions and refine your innovation practices through peer feedback.

Agenda

Time	Item
14:00 – 14:10	Kick-off & Framing Facilitator Role. Introduce the theme: rapid digital/social shifts. Pose the core question: “What is the biggest challenge influencing Living Labs right now?” Participant Role. Individual brainstorming. Share challenges via post-its or digital tools.
14:10 – 14:30	Mapping Impact: “Where Do We Stand?” Facilitator Role. Explain the Output → Outcome → Impact logic. Provide concrete examples to avoid theoretical confusion. Participant Role. Map their own project or Living Lab onto the logic chain. Formulate “If… then…” cause-effect relationships.
14:30 – 14:40	Critical Reflection: The AI Bridge Facilitator Role. Introduce the “break point” concept. Challenge participants: “Can AI bridge this gap, or is it a Human-only zone?” Participant Role. Identify the weakest link in their impact chain. Determine if AI can solve it or if it requires human-centric funding/protection.
14:40 – 15:00	Social Readiness Radar Facilitator Role. Introduce the Social Readiness Level (SRL) framework and the 4 pillars: Trust, Culture, Capacity, and Systemic Support. Participant Role. Self-assess their project on a scale of 1–5 across the 4 pillars. Map the “Radar” and identify the “red flag” (lowest score).
15:00 – 15:20	From Practice to Transformation Facilitator Role. Facilitate 1-on-1 peer coaching. “If AI did this tomorrow, would it build or destroy community trust?” Participant Role. Pair up to peer-review one specific practice. Decide what to delegate to AI (efficiency) and what to keep human insight.
15:20 – 15:30	Wrap-Up & Commitments Facilitator Role. Summarize common “red flags” and AI opportunities discovered. Closing remarks. Participant Role. Share one “insight” and one “immediate action” they will implement in their own Living Lab.