AI as a Driver of Innovation 2026: In-Person Workshop in Aarhus

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 first time the AI as a Driver of Innovation network meets in 2026 will be for an in-person workshop held in Lifestyle and Design Cluster’s new facilities in Aarhus.

Location: Lifestyle Hub Aarhus
Address: Kalkværksvej 20, 8000 Aarhus
Time: February 26, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Kickoff with a three-hour in-person workshop in Aarhus, followed by three online meetings of two hours each. Every meeting consists of four components:

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

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

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

Plenary: Collecting questions, barriers, and new opportunities – used to shape the next meeting.

Dates

February 26, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lifestyle Hub Aarhus
March 20, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM – Online network meeting
April 17, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM – Online network meeting
May 22, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM – Online network meeting

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

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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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