DATE & TIME
1 October 2025, 14:00 – 15:30
TRACKS
TRACK 3: Living Labs for Inclusive Soci(et)al Engagement
ROOM
BiciLab
Description
In this hands-on workshop we apply 8 principles for caring technology to bridge the gap between citizens’ needs and care technology development. The tools help to identify needs regarding data sharing and health technology, or gather feedback on specific technologies or services.
Agenda
Timeslot |
Item |
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| 14:00 – 14:15 | Overview of the 8CTP framework, the learning community, the co-creation process, and experiences with the toolbox (facilitator-led introduction). |
| 14:15 – 14:55 | Interactive session exploring the toolbox:
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| 14:55 – 15:20 | Brainstorming Session: Group brainstorming in four groups on how to culturally adapt the framework and workshop format to their own settings and contexts. |
| 15:20 – 15:30 | Reflection and Takeaways: Individual reflection and sharing of key takeaways. |
Facilitators
Ingrid Adriaensen
Business Manager, LiCalab
Ingrid Adriaensen
Business Manager, LiCalabIngrid combines an academic background in business management and communication with extensive experience in international business development, strategy, and innovation. Since 2016, she has been contributing to the development of LiCalab, a research group and Living Lab within Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. At LiCalab she supports and manages innovation projects in healthcare and social care. Her work focuses on facilitating collaboration between companies, healthcare organisations, knowledge institutions, and end users to translate innovative ideas into real-world impact. She is passionate about leveraging Living Lab methodologies to ensure that healthcare innovations are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of citizens and care providers.
Hilde Vandenhoudt
Project Manager & Researcher, LiCalab
Hilde Vandenhoudt
Project Manager & Researcher, LiCalabHilde Vandenhoudt, MD, MsC epidemiology, is project manager and researcher at LiCalab, a living and care lab at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Belgium. LiCalab focuses on health technology and new collaborative models in health by applying user-centric research. Hilde has a vast experience in primary health care, integrated care and prevention, in sub-Saharan Africa and in Flanders and in participatory action research. Her current work is linked to (digital) health literacy and inclusion to enhance health and quality of life of citizens using a participatory approach.