Join ESSI at OLLD25 – Call for Papers Now Open!

The European School of Social Innovation invites researchers, practitioners, and innovators to contribute to the Open Living Lab Days 2025 (OLLD25), an esteemed international conference centered on “Living Labs for Regenerative Futures: Connecting Local and Global Innovation Ecosystems.”

Why Participate?

OLLD25 offers a unique platform for high-quality research sessions and discussions on how Living Labs can drive regenerative futures. This year’s theme focuses on how we can move beyond sustainability and actively regenerate ecological, social, and economic health through innovation.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Engage in interactive research paper discussions, workshops, and site visits.
  • Explore the role of Living Labs in shaping policy-making, governance, and innovation ecosystems.
  • Experience the stunning natural setting of the Pyrenees, where the surrounding environment will inspire groundbreaking discussions on sustainability and innovation.

Conference Research Tracks

We invite contributions across five key research tracks:

  1. Living Labs for Grand Societal Challenges – Addressing climate change, urban transformation, and social resilience.
  2. Living Labs for Policies, Governance, Collaboration, and Innovation Ecosystems – Exploring how Living Labs influence policy-making and governance.
  3. Living Labs for Inclusive Soci(et)al Engagement – Fostering citizen participation and inclusive co-creation.
  4. Living Labs for Business and Emerging Technology – Examining Living Labs as innovation enablers for businesses and new technologies.
  5. Living Labs Operation, Methods, Tools, and Impact – Advancing methodologies, tools, and impact assessment frameworks.

The Networking Village

Beyond research presentations, OLLD25 provides unique networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with global experts, policymakers, and innovators dedicated to shaping regenerative futures.

Submission Guidelines & Conference Proceedings

To submit your research paper, follow the detailed submission guidelines and ensure your contribution aligns with the conference’s key themes. Accepted papers will be included in the official conference proceedings and presented at OLLD25.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the conversation on regenerative futures! Submit your paper by 15 May 2025 and join us in shaping a more sustainable and innovative tomorrow.

Submit your research to: olld@enoll.org For more information, visit the website: 

openlivinglabdays.com