DTU Skylab @ Folkemødet 2024

DTU Skylab will be hosting a number of sessions and showcasing three student projects at Folkemødet.

DTU Skylab will be at Folkemødet with the initiative 'Technology Leaving No One Behind' and three student projects working to make a more sustainable and inclusive Folkemøde.

Find us in these sessions:

Thursday June 13, 2024
14:00 - 14:45	Can we design for All - Workshop on Universal Design Join us for an interactive workshop on creating inclusive environments with universal design. Link to session Oasis by Verdensmålenes Telt (C38)
Friday June 14, 2024
10:00 - 12:30	Student teams showcase their projects Meet the teams 'A party for everyone', 'ChargeUp', and 'LotusMap' and the DTU Skylab initiative 'Technology Leaving No One Behind'. Link to session Grass area at Engineer the Future (B1)
11:00 - 11:45	How can AI help people with disabilities? Discussion on the opportunities of digital technology and AI to empower and include people with disabilities. Link to session Kæmpestrandens Debattelt (J27)
13:30 - 15:30	Student teams showcase their projects Meet the teams 'A party for everyone', 'ChargeUp', and 'LotusMap' and the DTU Skylab initiative 'Technology Leaving No One Behind'. Link to session Verdensmålenes LiVE (C39)
20:30 - 21:25	Workshop and freestyle rap for Inclusion Join a festive interactive workshop where the audience brings in ideas for how to make Folkemødet an more inclusive experience for all people, no matter their abilities. Link to session Verdensmålenes Telt (C38)
Saturday June 15, 2024
10:00 - 12:30	Student teams showcase their projects Meet the teams 'A party for everyone', 'ChargeUp', and 'LotusMap' and the DTU Skylab initiative 'Technology Leaving No One Behind'. Link to session Grass area at Engineer the Future (B1)
13:00 - 13:45	Building the future with the Sustainable Development Goals as a tool Discussion on how the young generation can work with the SDG's as a guiding direction for future of construction. Oasis by Verdensmålenes Telt (C38)
15:00 - 15:45	Technology for people - inclusion as an innovative opportunity Panel and interactive workshop about Universal Design and innovation - with Folkemødet as a case. Link to session Engineer the Future (B1)
15:45 - 16:30	Student teams showcase their projects Meet the teams 'A party for everyone', 'ChargeUp', and 'LotusMap' and the DTU Skylab initiative 'Technology Leaving No One Behind'. Link to session Grass area at Engineer the Future (B1)
Contact us (see details below) if you are looking for panelists or moderators.

Who we are

Find our contact information here.

Partnerships with Academia, Global South Collaboration, Universal Design, Student Innovation

Marie L. Pollmann-Larsen

Team Lead

Marie uses her entrepreneurial mindset and passion for impact, to develop new formats that invite university students and entrepreneurs to be involved in inclusive innovation projects with public and private stakeholders. She leverage her 15 years of experience as design engineer and independent consultant in Africa and Asia, designing everything from refugee tents, to entrepreneurship programs in India, to leading large-scale emergency programs in South Sudan.

Universal Design, Inclusive Design, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Ingrid Haug

Innovation Consultant

Ingrid has a background in UX design, and has worked as a designer, researcher, consultant, and has founded two companies. She speaks about inclusive design, universal design, accessibility and diversity.

Innovation education, Technology inclusion, AI in education, Private public partnerships

Björgvin Hjartarson

Project Coordinator

Björgvin specializes in design and innovation education, leading global youth initiatives towards sustainability and inclusivity. Interested in design's intersection with technology and future trends, to bring about societal transitions. He's currently exploring AI applications in education and design.

Student Industry collaboration, Co-design, Societal transitions, Open Innovation

Sara Dømler

Project Coordinator

Sara excels in staging co-creation processes and leads interdisciplinary student-company collaborations nurturing sustainable solutions. She is driven by applying design and innovation tools to tackle societal challenges and is exploring the integration of this into students' education.

Particularly interested and experience with societal issues related to agriculture and healthcare.

Design Engineering, Transition Design, Inclusive Design

Balder Høy Hansen

Student Assistant

Balder holds a Bachelor in Design and Innovation and is dynamic and curious in nature. He has a broad variety of interests within the field of design, engaged in everything from product development to designing for societal change.

Universal Design, Learning Tools, Design for Society, Holistic Design, Co-Creation

Andreas Stadsvold Christensen

Jr. Design Consultant

Andreas Stadsvold Christensen engaged in the realm of holistic design, focusing on creating solutions that address societal needs. With a foundation in Design & Innovation, his work prioritizes the integration of universal design principles to ensure accessibility and inclusivity. His work can be seen through his contribution to UniversalDesignGuide.com and the DesignLab at DTU Skylab.

Team: A party for everyone

We are working on a concept for the 'Global Goals Tent' at Folkemødet using Universal Design principles, where the goal is to create a party where no one is left behind.

Team: ChargeUp

Sustainable off-grid charging at festivals: We aim to develop a sustainable off-grid charging solution for individuals with disabilities at Danish festivals and excited to test our proof of concept at Verdensmålenes Plads at Folkemødet 2024.

LotusMap – your sensory guide

Our bachelor project explores universal design principles at Folkemødet with the goal of creating an inclusive festival that welcomes everyone. More about LotusMap