On 13 March 2026, POTENT-X and the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) will host an online seminar exploring how Living Labs can accelerate innovation in the energy, water, and maritime sectors.

As Europe moves forward with ambitious climate and sustainability targets, collaboration is no longer optional — it is essential. Living Labs have emerged as powerful platforms for bringing together researchers, industry, policymakers, and citizens to test solutions in real-world environments. This seminar will highlight how that collaboration works in practice.

From Concept to Practice
The session moves beyond theory to focus on hands-on experiences and cross-ecosystem learning. Participants will gain practical insights into how Living Labs operate across different sectors — and how lessons learned in one ecosystem can inform innovation in another.

The seminar will feature:

• Welcome & Introduction to POTENT-X
  Frans Libertson, Chalmers University of Technology
• Best Practice Mapping: Cross-Ecosystem Living Lab Insights
  Mar Ylla, European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL)
• Living Lab Case Studies from Energy, Port, and Water Ecosystems
  • Uchechi Obinna – WaterCampus Leeuwarden Living Lab
  • Guillermo Zaragoza – Sustainable Desalination Living Lab
  • Lars Jøker – Port of Aalborg Living Lab
• Discussion & Q&A
• Closing Remarks

Together, these contributions will offer a practical look at how Living Labs help de-risk innovation, foster stakeholder engagement, and accelerate sustainable transitions.

Why This Matters for POTENT-X
POTENT-X aims to transform European ports into dynamic energy hubs through experimentation, governance innovation, and stakeholder collaboration. Living Labs are central to this approach. By testing clean energy technologies, governance models, and digital solutions in real port environments, POTENT-X contributes to building resilient and future-ready port ecosystems.

This seminar provides an opportunity to connect experiences across energy and water systems — strengthening the broader innovation landscape that ports are part of.

Event Details
Date: 13 March 2026
Time: 13:00–14:00 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)

Participation is free, but registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link ahead of the event.

Link to registration form

We look forward to welcoming Living Lab managers, innovation practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in sustainable transitions.

Join us as we explore how collaborative experimentation can unlock innovation across sectors.