Technische Hochschule Köln, Campus Leverkusen
Date: September 16-17, 2026
The Network of Living Labs for Sustainability and TH Cologne invite you to the 2026 Living Lab Conference. This conference brings together scientists, practitioners, policymakers, municipalities, businesses, civil society, and cultural and creative professionals to shape the future of living lab research and practice. The focus will be on the impact, development, and learning processes of living labs in times of social, ecological, and technological upheaval.
Living Labs in Societal Tensions
Living Labs in Times of Disruptive Change
Living Labs in Everyday Practice
Art, Culture, and Hybrid Spaces for Experimentation and Discourse
Impact Analyses, Transfer Logics, Evaluation, and Standardization
Science Communication and Societal Learning Processes
Drivers, Obstacles, and Regulatory Frameworks
The conference sees itself as a "living lab workshop": interactive, experimental, and dialogue-oriented. In addition to expert presentations, collaborative and creative formats will be a key focus.
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Deutscher Bundestag, Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin
Paul-Löbe-Haus, Sitzungssaal
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important in the research process – from secure data processing and the development of relevant expertise in research institutions to issues of digital sovereignty and trustworthy international cooperation..
During the public event, the latest findings from the Resilience check on "Cybersecurity in the research process" will be presented and discussed.
The event is open to the public and will be streamed live at www.bundestag.de.
Details on the programme and participation in the conference room will follow.
