Dr Tadhg E. MacIntyre

Tadhg E. Maclntyre PhD is an Associate Professor in Environmental Psychology at the Innovation Value Institute, Maynooth University where he has a leading role in three EU funded Horizon projects. Tadhg is also a funded investigator with Research Ireland Insight Centre for Data Analytics and has been a Visiting Professor at the Technical University of Munich (2019-2020) and Inland University of Applied Sciences (Norway) from 2022-2025. Tadhg graduated from UCD with a  PhD in psychology in 2007 focused on cognitive aspects of human movement. More recently his research has been focused on nature-based solutions and interventions for urban health. Tadhg currently coordinates the Horizon Europe GoGreen Next project (2024-2028)focused on urban health and climate change (€6 million). He recently led the Horizon 2020 project GoGreen Routes (2020-2024) which received €10.5 million  (2020-2024) directly from the EU. Since June 2025, he is a work package lead of Horizon Europe project Green Talent (2025-2029) where his work is concerned with developing a learning ecosystem for innovators in climate change and sustainability. He also is a reviewer for EU funding calls (e.g. ERC, EU Horizon proposals, and MSCA), in addition to national funding in the US, Norway, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Canada and the UK (e.g. Leverhulme Awards).

Anna Rosenqvist

Anna Rosenqvist is Managing Director of Interior Cluster Sweden, a cluster organisation and innovation hub for the furniture and interior design industry. She works at the intersection of sustainability, circular design, and digital transformation, and leads international collaborations such as the GO Furniture Meta-Cluster and the New European Bauhaus Local Chapter “Woodland Living.”

Anna is actively involved in research initiatives focused on digital product passports and is currently preparing a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network application on green and digital innovation in the furniture industry, in collaboration with Linnaeus University.

Annika Kadaja

Annika Kadaja is the CEO of Woodhouse Estonia, Europe’s leading exporter of prefabricated timber buildings, known for its innovative approach to modular and sustainable construction. Recognizing the growing demand for sustainable and efficient construction solutions, Annika is actively leading initiatives to expand Estonia’s success story.

Viltė Adomavičiūtė

Viltė Adomavičiūtė is a Lithuanian designer and researcher specialising in bio-based materials, sustainable product development, and multisensory design. She works as a researcher at the New European Bauhaus Research Center at Vilnius Academy of the Arts, where she explores innovative applications of natural fibres and ecological composites in design and architecture. She is also a hemp farmer with more than 10 years of experience, and the owner of the Cannamama.eu brand.

She is the founder of Kanabetologika, a creative research platform dedicated to exploring hemp’s cultural, ecological, and material potential. Her flagship project Hempforma—developing hemp-based acoustic panels and biocomposites—was recognised internationally and is a finalist in the New European Bauhaus global competition. Another key project, the Sensory Cube, applies hemp and other bio-composites to create interactive environments that support neurodivergent individuals through controlled sensory experiences.

Viltė collaborates with Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius TECH, and international partners, contributing to R&D in acoustics, material testing, and circular design. She actively participates in European innovation programmes, exhibitions, and conferences, promoting the integration of natural fibres into high-value products and sustainable ecosystems.

Her work is rooted in the values of sustainability, circularity, and inclusivity, aiming to reshape design practices for healthier environments and a regenerative future.

www.hempforma.com

www.kanabeologika.eu

www.cannamama.eu

Mahdi Elahi

Mahdi Elahi is the co-founder of Imperfect, a Brussels-based online platform that helps construction teams streamline circular construction data with digital passports. He also serves as a Tech to Market expert with the European Innovation Council’s programme, supporting teams to bring new ideas to market.