The festival will take place from April 14 to 19, 2026, in Parma, Italy.

This year’s program specifically focuses on how sustainability values are communicated and integrated into brand strategies and consumer behavior.

The outstanding international event will feature a diverse and prestigious lineup of speakers:

Humanities and Media:
Henry Sanderson (journalist at the Financial Times), Paolo Giordano (writer, director of Scienza e Virgola), and Vito Mancuso (philosopher).

Economics and Innovation:
Joshua Angrist (recipient of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics) and Federico Faggin (physicist and inventor).

Environment and Science:
Guenter Bloeschl (recipient of the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize) and Alessandra Prampolini (Director General of WWF Italy).

Politics and Global Health:
Maria Chiara Carrozza (former Italian Minister of Education) and Don Dante Carraro (Director of CUAMM Doctors with Africa).

To ensure that international participants can fully engage in the event, simultaneous interpretation headsets will be provided for all sessions, making every lecture and panel discussion accessible in English.

The Fellowship Program includes:

  • Priority access: Entry to all festival events and exclusive Q&A sessions.

  • Industry visits: Guided tours of innovative companies, where participants can observe how Italian brands integrate circular economy principles into their identity.

  • Full logistical support: Accommodation in partner hotels, meals, and local transportation provided.

  • Certificate: Official certificate of participation and a book voucher for professional publications.

Interested students may choose from three different options:

∙ Option 1 | Study Tour: The Factories of Sustainability
Takes place from April 14–16, 2026, for a total of 3 days and 2 nights.
Participation fee: €320

∙ Option 2 | Green Economy Festival
Takes place from April 17–19, 2026, for a total of 3 days and 2 nights.
Participation fee: €260

∙ Option 3 | Full Program
Takes place from April 14–19, 2026, for a total of 6 days and 5 nights.
Participation fee: €580

Further details and the application process are available in the official Infokit here >>>