The third meeting of the year in “AI as a driver of innovation” will take place online on April 17, 2026.
The third meeting of the year in “AI as a driver of innovation” will take place online on April 17, 2026.
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.
The third time the network AI as a driver of innovation meets in 2026 is online.
Time: April 17, 2026, 9:00–11:00 a.m. (online)
Agenda – Network Meeting #3
09:00–09:10 | Welcome and connection to Network Meetings 1 & 2
Lifestyle and Design Cluster / DM&T
Short welcome
Recap:
from business models (Meeting 1)
to creative and organisational processes (Meeting 2)
Introduction to today’s focus: AI as a systemic lever for circularity and competitiveness
Specialist session
Purpose: To move from AI as a tool to AI as strategic infrastructure.
09:10–09:40 | Expert talk + perspective (30 min.)
Henrik Hvid Jensen, e.Circular
AI, big data, and circular business development
How AI can connect data across design, production, use, and end-of-life
Typical pitfalls: technology without business strategy, circularity without data
Concrete pathways from ambition to implementation
Key approach: Focus on decision logic and business models – not compliance.
10:00–10:45 | Breakout sessions (45 min.)
This session focuses on specialist roles. You will meet others from your professional field and discuss how your department can move forward in practice. What barriers are you facing? And what solutions exist?
Brand & Go-to-Market (facilitators: Lone and Michael)
CMO, Head of Marketing, PR & Communications, E-commerce Manager, SEO, Creative Director, Art Director
Product & Design (facilitators: As and Frederik/Hørmand)
Designer, Design Manager, Head of Design, Product Developer, Chief Product Officer, Director of Product Development
Data & Tech (facilitator: Jakob Simmelkjær)
CIO, IT Manager, IT Architect, Digitalization Manager, Data Business Partner, Digital Director
Value Chain & ESG (facilitators: Joan and Michelle)
Head of Supply Chain, Sustainability Specialist, CSR Responsible, Buyer, Business Process Manager
Leadership & Organisation (facilitator: Heidi)
CEO, Director, Founder, Head of Strategy, CFO, HR
10:40–11:00 | Plenary session and joint reflection (20 min.)
Facilitated by Lifestyle and Design Cluster and DM&T
Input for Network Meeting 4 (physical meeting): Scaling, organising, and AI in practice
Would you like to become part of the network? Contact Heidi Svane at +45 2074 7683 or heidi@ldcluster.com.
Each network 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
Would you like to become part of the network? Contact Heidi Svane at +45 2074 7683 or heidi@ldcluster.com.
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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