AI as a Driver of Innovation 2026: Initial meeting

AI as a Driver of Innovation is a professional network where companies from the fashion, furniture, and design industries come together to explore how artificial intelligence can be translated into real business value.

Through cases, knowledge sharing, and dialogue, participants gain insight into how AI can strengthen branding, product development, e-commerce, customer journeys, and decision-making processes.

The network is run by Lifestyle and Design Cluster and Dansk Mode & Textil, bringing together industry frontrunners and curious first movers — all with one shared goal: to make AI a true driver of innovation in Danish design and lifestyle.

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The network AI as a Driver of Innovation will hold its first meeting of 2026 online.

Time: 26 February 2026, 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Kickoff with an online network meeting on 26 February 2026. Each meeting consists of four parts:

Case presentation: Inspiration from practice – one company, one solution, one key takeaway.

Breakout sessions: Reflection in small groups – how can we transfer the idea to our own context?

AI training: Short, hands-on session – e.g. “Write the best prompt”, “Choose the right tool”, “Deep dive and training in a specific AI process”.

Plenary session: Wrap-up of questions, barriers, and new opportunities – used to shape the next meeting.

Dates

26 February, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Online network meeting

20 March, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Online network meeting

17 April, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Online network meeting

28 May, 12:30–3:00 p.m.
In-person meeting in Aarhus

The final programme for 2026 is almost ready and will be published soon, but you can already register your company now.

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The participation fee for the AI network is DKK 6,000 per company.

The price covers one in-person meeting and three online network meetings and allows multiple employees from the same company to participate.

If your company is already a member of Lifestyle & Design Cluster and your membership includes network access, participation is free of charge.

If you are unsure whether your membership covers participation, feel free to contact us at heidi@ldcluster.com.

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