The first of three events that anticipate the Festival of the Future is in Brescia

“Brescia, the metropolis in your pocket”, the focus of the first preview event scheduled for Monday 7 October at 6pm at the MITA Museum.

Verona, 24 September 2024.From 27 to 30 November the Festival of the Future returns to Veronafiere for its sixth edition, the only event in which different futures merge, intersect and intertwine in the visions of the great protagonists of our time, in search of a synthesis between opportunities and contradictions, divisions and new collaborations, crises and transitions, uncertainties and risks, for the first timepromoted in synergy with JOB&Orienta, the exhibition dedicated to Orientation, School, Training and Work.

As is now tradition, the Festival will be preceded bythree preview eventshosted in the cities of Brescia, Vicenza and, for the first time, Mantua:Waiting for the Brescia Festival, Waiting for the Vicenza Festival and Waiting for the Mantua Festival, scheduled respectivelyMonday 7,Monday 14theMonday 21 Octoberat 6pm.“Brescia, the metropolis in your pocket”the title of the Brescia event, of which the daily newspaper Bresciaoggi is the official media. It will be hosted byMITA – International Museum of Ancient Carpetsin via Arturo Reggio 12 in Brescia.The city of Bresciafor years it has embarked on a journey, made up of courageous choices, which has led it to represent, at least at a national level, aexample of a citywhich is very close to the concept ofsmart cities. At the basis of this result was a holistic approach which primarily concerned themobility: Brescia is, in fact, the only medium-sized Italian city to have a metro line. But also theplanning, relating toseparate waste collectionand so onwaste disposal and their use to create energy is a virtuous example of this process that allows Brescia to be an urban reality, a protagonist of sustainability.Waiting for the Brescia Festivalwants to retrace what has been achieved to date, in a positive synergy between public and private, analyzing the advantages, critical issues and challenges of the city's future.Among the protagonists is the Mayor of BresciaLaura Castelletti,Federico Manzoni, Deputy Mayor and Transport Councilor of the Municipality of Brescia,Simona Tironi, Councilor for Education, Training and Work of the Lombardy Region,Giorgio Maione, Councilor for the Environment and Climate of the Lombardy Region,Maurizio Casasco, Honourable, Head of Economy of Forza Italia,Alessandro Marini, President of Brescia Mobilità,Flavio Pasotti, President of Metro Brescia,Franco Gussalli Beretta, President of Confindustria Brescia, Bruno Chiari, general director of A4 Holding Brescia-Padova, andPierluigi Cordua, President Confapi Brescia, eLorenzo Giussani, Strategy and Growth Director of the A2A Group.It is possible to take part in the event in personby signing up for freefrom the sitebresciaoggi.itor from the website ofFestivals.Waiting for the Brescia Festivalis promoted byAthesis editorial group,Business ExcellenceeMIT Sloan Management Review Italy, with the patronage ofMunicipality of Bresciaand ofBrescia Chamber of Commerce. Institutional partner isConfindustria Brescia. Main partner of the event isPastaficio Rana. Local gold partnerBanca Valsabbina,Camozzi Group,ESEBeVezzola Spa. Digital partnersZeep! Agency.Following the anticipatory event in Brescia will be the one in Vicenza dedicated to “Ifamily business. From son to fund. Restructure for new governance” and the Mantua one, a new stage in the Festival schedule, with focus on “The Mantua area as a laboratory for the integrated competitiveness of the agri-food supply chain”.The main theme of the sixth edition of the Verona Festival of the Future will be thecentrality of man in the world of tomorrow. Under the ambitious title “Society 5.0: how to build a human-centric world", will consist of four days of meetings aimed at young people, companies, investors and citizens. A special edition, enriched by a new and prestigious scientific partnership with MIT Sloan Management Review Italia, the reference magazine on leadership and management. Thanks to its contents, the festival will offer an in-depth analysis of the challenges posed by technological, social and environmental forces, and how these are redefining the way in which organizations operate, compete and create value.During the event, we will explore thedelicate balance between man and technology, highlighting how advanced innovations must enhance human beings, without replacing them. The program will address the challenges of modernity and will turn intoparticularly to the new generations, offering them ideas to understand and shape their future. It will be underlined how technology must remain a tool at the service of man, with the aim of guiding innovation towards collective well-being.Among the central themes there will be thecollaboration between men and machines, to ensure that technological progress is at the service of humanity. New technological frontiers, such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT), will be the subject of in-depth analysis, with experts discussing how to best exploit these innovations, minimizing risks and maximizing benefits.Particular attention will be paid tofuture of work, with an analysis of growing sectors, especially in the digital sector, and the importance of continuous training.There will be no shortage of reflections on the role of Europe in a complex geopolitical context.This edition will feature nationally and internationally renowned experts, as well as leading institutional figures. Among the speakers the Professor stands outStefano Zamagni, Journalist and Editorial Director of RAI.tvMonica Maggioni,Alberto Pellai,Mauro Magatti,Matthew WardeMatteo Marzotto. Personalities of great importance, human and professional, who will be able to inspire the public. The entire Festival program can be consulted on the websitefestivaldelfuturo.eu.The sixth edition ofFestival of the Futureis promoted in synergy withJOB&Orientaand enjoys the patronage ofEuropean Commission, delMinistry of the Environment and Energy Transition, delMinistry of Business and Made in Italy, delMunicipality of Vicenza, ofVerona Chamber of Commerce, ofChamber of Commerce of Vicenzaand ofBrescia Chamber of Commerce,Chamber of Commerce of Mantua. It avails itself of the collaboration of important scientific partners such asUniversity of Verona. Institutional partners areConfindustria Verona,Confindustria Vicenza,Confindustria Brescia. Main partner of the FestivalPastaficio Rana. Gold partnersCariverona Foundation,Stena Recycling. Silver PartnersCamozzi GroupeConsidi Spa(Benefit Corporation). Supporting partnersAGSM AIM,A4Holding Group,BPM deskeCredit Network & Finance. Media PartnersANSA, Digital partnerZeep! Agency.

Festival of the Futureis an online event and community promoted by the study platform and consultancy companyBusiness Excellence,MIT Sloan Management Review ItalyeAthesis editorial group. Follow the publication of articles, news, podcasts and videos every day on https://festivaldelfuturo.eu.Contacts and informationMarta Ottaviani– VP editorial activities, Business Excellencemarta.ottaviani@e-di.it+ 39. 347.0863449Deborah Melotti– Marketing Manager Athesis Publishing Groupdeborah.melotti@gruppoathesis.it+39.349.2267037