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17-25 October 2026

Mission Day | Living environment

Mission Day | Living environment

Monday 19 October

How can we design neighbourhoods, buildings, mobility and materials that contribute to a liveable environment?

This Mission Day explores the places where we live and work, how we move around and the materials we use to shape our surroundings. Talks, in-depth sessions and meet-ups examine topics such as sustainable construction, broad prosperity, mobility and the development of future-proof cities and regions from different perspectives.

For who?

This day is relevant to designers and professionals working in fields including architecture, construction, urban and regional development, mobility and material development. Policymakers, municipalities, housing associations, knowledge institutions and organisations working on infrastructure or public space will also find like-minded people, new insights and potential collaborators.

Below you will find the full programme for the Living environment Mission Day on Monday 19 October. Explore all events, times and locations and create your own itinerary.

09:30 | Broad prosperity in motion

  1. 09:00 | Doors open
  2. 09:30–12:30 | Programme
  3. 12:30 | Networking lunch
  4. Location: The Tube, Natlab
  5. Organised by: Human Kind and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

An in-depth session on broad prosperity and how design can contribute to a living environment that brings together societal, economic and ecological interests.

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

A dialogue about the role of design within the Living environment mission. Designers, researchers and other professionals share perspectives and explore new directions together.

10:30 | Sustainable construction internationalisation theme day

  1. 09:30 | Doors open
  2. 10:30–12:30 | Programme
  3. 12:30 | Networking lunch
  4. Location: Auditorium, Natlab
  5. Organised by: Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Brainport

A thematic session on the international development of sustainable construction. The programme will be opened at 10:30 by Dutch Design Foundation (DDF).

12:30 uur | Networking lunch

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