We are excited to announce that the Green Economy Festival will take place in Parma, Italy, from April 14th to 19th, 2026. This prestigious event will bring together leading Italian and international experts in the field of the Green Economy, alongside prominent entrepreneurs and some of the most authoritative journalists in the sector.

Among the confirmed guests for this edition are world-renowned figures such as:

• Pavan Sukhdev – Environmental economist, President of WWF International, and winner of the 2020 Tyler Prize and the 2016 Blue Planet Prize.
• Guenter Blöschl – Hydrologist and recipient of the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize.
• Timothy Palmer – Physicist and climatologist at the University of Oxford.
• Michael Spence – Nobel Prize winner in Economic Sciences 2001.
• Hernan del Valle – Director of the European Climate Foundation.
• Maria Chiara Carrozza – Former Italian Minister of Education, university professor, and expert in engineering and scientific research.
• Karin Bolin – Director of Humana People to People Italia.

Opportunity for International Students
The Festival offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the Italian “Green Valley” first-hand. The program includes:

Study Tour “Factories of Sustainability”: Visits to leading Italian companies that have successfully implemented circular economy and sustainable practices.
Top-level Conferences: Access to keynotes and panels with international experts, including environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev and hydrologist Guenter Blöschl.

Academy Grant (Scholarship)

• We are offering 300 grants for selected university students. The grant covers:
• Accommodation for the entire duration of the stay (options from 3 to 6 days).
  Meals (lunches and dinners).
• Transfers to and from the companies during the Study Tour.

(Please note: Travel expenses to/from Parma are not included.)

We believe this could be a valuable educational experience for your students, allowing them to network with peers and professionals from across Europe.

For more details, please find the full call for applications and the information kit attached. For your convenience, here is the link for the application: International Academy – Green Economy Festival.