WinterSchool: What products and services will the city of the future need in rural areas?

WinterSchool 2026 will be a creative think tank where you can develop concepts and implement initial prototypes. Network with creatives and companies in the region to bring your ideas to life.

Begin 23. February 2026 - Ganztägig
End 27. February 2026 - Ganztägig
For whom

Students, academic staff, founders and those interested in founding a company, creative minds, companies in the region

Where

Zittau campus
CELSIUZ, MakerSpace and
DLR_School_Lab

Registration

Binding registration by 13.02.2026 via the registration form

What you can expect

WinterSchool 2026 will be a creative think tank where you can develop concepts and implement initial prototypes. You will have 5 creative days to do this.

We want to develop visions for the future of our region together with you, students, creatives and regional companies. This is all about the key question "What products and services will the city of the future need in rural areas?"

You will develop your idea in mixed teams based on current developments or with your own vision. You are free to choose the topic and focus. As so much freedom can sometimes be a bit limiting, here are a few possible topics:

  • Living and working
  • mobility
  • climate protection
  • education
  • Culture and leisure
  • ...

Ideas thrive on a change of perspective and a creative atmosphere. That's why we have reserved various rooms at the university: the CELSIUZ, the DLR_School_Lab and the MakerSpace. So you can not only think through your idea, but also bring it to life. The WinterSchool will only really come to life through you and your ideas.

This is how it will work

Monday, 23.02.2026
Welcome, introduction to the topic with brief input, formation of the groups, topic development, brief presentation of the day's results

Tuesday, 24.02.2026
Brief introduction to the day, group work, brief presentation of the day's results

Wednesday, 25.02.226
brief introduction to the day, group work & development of prototypes, brief presentation of the day's results

Thursday, 26.02.226
brief introduction to the day, group work & development of prototypes, brief presentation of the day's results

Friday, 27.02.226
Short introduction to the day, group work & development of prototypes, final presentation

We are currently planning short excursions and further short presentations to give you additional impulses from direct practice. The schedule will be further refined in the coming weeks.

Your advantages

  • Networking with creatives and companies in the region
  • Insights into companies in the region
  • Development of key skills for your professional life
  • Strengthening creative and entrepreneurial skills
  • Practical learning experiences
  • Certificate of participation
Language

The language of the event is German.

Contact person

B.Sc.
Claudia Döring
Center for Knowledge Transfer and Education
02763 Zittau
Schwenninger Weg 1
Building Z VII, Room 411
4th upper floor
+49 3583 612-4901