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17-25 October 2026

Mission Day | Health & wellbeing

Mission Day | Health & wellbeing

Thursday 22 October

How can design contribute to better care, healthier food, greater wellbeing and a healthier society?

This Mission Day brings together designers, healthcare professionals, researchers and other experts to explore how products, services and systems can better reflect people’s everyday lives and diverse needs. Talks, sessions and meet-ups address topics including regional healthcare, prevention, personal agency and collaboration between patients, professionals and organisations, with the shared aim of improving health and quality of life.

For who?

The day is relevant to designers and professionals working in healthcare, food, medical technology and wellbeing. Healthcare organisations, researchers, public authorities, insurers and companies working on health, behaviour or healthy living environments can also exchange knowledge and meet partners to develop new solutions together.

Below you will find the full programme for the Health & wellbeing Mission Day on Thursday 22 October. Explore all events, times and locations and create your own itinerary.

09:30 | Collaborative Care: Designing Regional Care Pathways

  1. 09:00 | Doors open
  2. 09:30–12:30 | Programme
  3. 12:30 | Networking lunch
  4. Location: Main Stage, Natlab
  5. Organised by: Catharina Hospital

A session on the collaborative design of regional care pathways. How can design and collaboration contribute to a healthcare system in which organisations and professionals work more effectively together around people’s needs?

09:30 | Is your health your own?

  1. 09:00 | Doors open
  2. 09:30–12:30
  3. 12:30 | Networking lunch
  4. Location: Cinema 3, Natlab
  5. Organised by: Delft University of Technology

A programme exploring different perspectives on personal health. What roles do design, behaviour and personal agency play in how people manage their health?

10:00 | 4TU.Design United Dialogues

  1. 09:30 | Doors open
  2. 10:00–12:30 | Programme
  3. 12:30 | Networking lunch
  4. Location: Second Moon & Oscar, Natlab
  5. Organised by: 4TU.Design United

An in-depth dialogue about the role of design in health and wellbeing. Designers, researchers and professionals exchange knowledge and explore shared challenges.

11:15 | Design Innovation Sessions | Health & wellbeing

  1. 10:45 | Doors open
  2. 11:15–12:30 | Programme
  3. 12:30 | Networking lunch
  4. Location: Auditorium, Natlab
  5. Organised by: CLICKNL

A Design Innovation Session exploring how design and innovation can contribute to better care, greater wellbeing and a healthier society.

12:30 | Networking lunch

  1. 12:30–13:30
  2. Location: Natlab restaurant