D2.1 Short Report on Forum 1

The Co-Change platform (WP2) organizes a series of four interconnected gatherings, called Forums, to support mutual learning and exchange between the Co-Change Labs, their ecosystems and Advisory and Sounding Boards. The first Co-Change Forum took place on 23 and 24 September 2020 and was hosted virtually by consortium partner AIT from Vienna, Austria. This deliverable “Short Report on Forum 1” aims at documenting the design, implementation and results of this first gathering – with a view to guiding vital next development steps by the Labs and the project in general. The report first presents necessary background (chapter 1- objectives, agenda, preparation, participation) and highlights of the keynote speech (chapter 2). It then outlines the results of visioning (chapter 3) and road-mapping by Labs (chapter 4). It concludes with take-home messages for the journey ahead towards Forum 2 (chapter 5).

The objectives of this virtual Forum 1 were:

•  A Co-Change Vision 2035 based on shared themes is emerging.
• Each Co-Change Lab has defined its goals and a roadmap as guideline for next implementation steps.
• The Co-Change platform by connecting Labs with each other and the Advisory and Sounding Boards. The Co-Change Forum is implemented as a learning space for all Co-Change Labs. A trust-based cooperation and learning culture among all participants has been established.
• The Co-Change Platform is launched by connecting Labs with each other and with the Advisory and Sounding Boards