International Week 2026 - Creating the future
THEME 2026: Intangible value creation
We are building responsible, sustainable, and regenerative growth through strategic design solutions and the commercialisation of innovations. We investigate and develop design methodologies, role of creativity in value creation and strategic design for sustainable and resilient futures. By cultivating innovation sensitivity and driving experimental development, we aim to create commercially successful innovations that are boosting SME growth and competitiveness.
Faculties and Specialties
Business and Hospitality Management: Commercialization – how to transfer ideas into sustainable business. Sustainable approaches to revitalize and facilitate business growth and international expansion of SMEs.
Social Services and Health Care: Sustainable wellbeing to the purpose. Digitalization, diversity and finding and using data in society and in the social and health sector.
Technology: Sustainable and scalable solutions for materials and their flows. Responsible transition towards carbon neutral industry, business growth and sustainable societies.
Design: Design, visual communications, and fine arts through the lens of sustainability, futures design, and radical innovations.
Language Centre: Intercultural Communication and languages.
Programme and practical information
LAB University of Applied Sciences International Week 2026 - Creating the future
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