27-28.11.2025 | Milan
A physical event and a permanent meeting place led by businesses and powered by science, to trigger change and produce value for the community.
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A two-day event dedicated to businesses, academia, organizations, institutions, and civil society to discover what regeneration is and its economic, social, and environmental impacts, propose a regenerative business model from theory to practice through useful tools for all companies that want to embark on a regenerative path and design a regenerative society together.
MAIN TOPICS
_ What is a regenerative company and how to become one
_ RSF Measurement Framework: evaluating the impact of regeneration
_ A toolkit for regenerative companies: governance, finance, investments, and biodiversity credits
MAIN TOPICS
_ Natural capital conservation
_ The agri-food sector of the future
_ The city of the future
_ Energy transition
_ Youth Forum
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1.00 PM
WELCOME
2.00 PM
VISIONS OF REGENERATION
The vision of the Regenerative Society Foundation.
Andrea Illy, illycaffè - Fondazione Ernesto Illy – Co-Chair, RSF
Paolo Vineis, Imperial College London – Scientific Director, RSF
2.45 PM
VISIONS OF REGENERATION
Davide Bollati, Davines Group
Eric Ezechieli, NATIVA
Veronica Fervier, B Lab Italia
Ian Roberts, Bühler
3.45 PM
HOW TO BECOME REGENERATIVE
Lara Aknin, Simon Fraser University
Carlo Carraro, Ca' Foscari
Federico Frattini, Politecnico di Milano
Maurizio Zollo, Imperial College Business School
4.30 PM
BREAK
5.00 PM
HOW TO BECOME REGENERATIVE
Regeneration has become a strategic theme for institutional investors. What indicators, methodologies, and instruments can help demonstrate tangible value creation for investors, companies, and people?
Michele Calcaterra, Bocconi University
Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
Giancarlo Fonseca, Lombard Odier Investment Managers – RSF
Simone Mazzola, 3Bee/XNatura – RSF
Lucia Silva, Generali
5.45 PM
HOW TO BECOME REGENERATIVE
A deep-dive into RSF Regenerative Framework, RSF measurement tool to evaluate the regenerative potential of projects, with comments by external experts on nature capital, climate, education, wellbeing and circularity, and a case study to show the framework’s practical application.
Domenico Dentoni, Montpellier Business School
Paolo Di Cesare, NATIVA
Lorenzo Fioramonti, NATIVA Campus
Sylvie Goulard, International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity (IAPB)
Andrea Grillenzoni, Garc Holding
Andrea Maggiani, Carbonsink
Michele Sofisti, Nzatu Food Group
Paolo Vineis, Imperial College London - RSF
6.30 PM
networking
Choose a topic, ask our experts, and mingle!
08.30 AM
WELCOME
09.05 AM
WELCOME SPEECH
Stefano Boeri, Triennale Milano
09.15 AM
DEBATE
How can we develop policies and incentives to support the regenerative transition? A look at the current geopolitical scenario and the changes that need to be made from an institutional point of view.
Enrico Giovannini, ASviS
Alessia Mosca, SciencePO
Fabio Tamburini, IlSole24Ore
09.35 AM
PILLS OF REGENERATION
The application of the science of happiness to business and society.
Sandro Formica, Florida International University
09.50 AM
PANEL
Companies depend on ecosystems to provide for their raw materials, whereas for some people around the world, conservation has been synonymous with culture and loss for a long time. In the meantime, international organizations are trying to bring together different stakeholders at the same table to encourage action and share solutions on conservation issues. Three different approaches on nature conservation, from local to global.
Francesca Cesari, Nature
Sylvie Goulard, International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity (IAPB)
Jacopo Orlando, Aboca
Sboniso Ryan Phakathi, Southern African Wildlife College
10.20 AM
PANEL
A journey through the latest technological frontiers of energy between sea, sun, and stars.
Paola Batistoni, ENEA
Ambra Cozzi, One Ocean Foundation
Chiara Montanini, Italy for Climate
Raimondo Orsini, Fondazione Sviluppo Sostenibile
10.45 AM
AUDIENCE INTERACTION
Alex Armillotta, AWorld
10.55 AM
INTRODUCTION
The European agri-food systems between challenges and innovation.
Massimiliano Giansanti, Confagricoltura
11.05 AM
PRESENTATION
A journey through the different stages of food production, from soil to machinery, to value chain and circularity, to end with food waste.
Lorenzo Bagnoli, Sammontana
David Brussa, illycaffè
Roberto Calugi, Federazione Italiana Pubblici Esercizi (FIPE)
Katia Da Ros, Irinox
Paolo Frigati, Persea Italia
11.45 AM
AFTERTALK
Two world experts debate on how to bridge the gap between local business practices and global policies.
Gwen Jones, Nzatu Food Group – World Food Bank
Angelo Riccaboni, PRIMA – University of Siena
12.05 PM
pills of regeneration
The impact of mobility and its way forward.
Raimondo Orsini, Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile
12.20 PM
INTRODUCTION
A look at the major challenges and policies in the cities of today and tomorrow.
Benedetta Cosco, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
Tommaso Vitale, Sciences Po Urban School
12.35 PM
PRESENTATION
The crucial role of regenerative companies as system integrators in alliance with various stakeholders (public, private, citizens) to innovate cities.
Giovanni Bozzetti, Fondazione Fiera Milano
Andrea Grillenzoni, Garc Holding
Michele Nebuloni, Chiesi Group
Paolo Vimercati, Lombardini22
13.15 PM
INTERVIEW
The closing remarks of the Foundation's co-Chair.
Cristina Gabetti, MC
Jeffrey Sachs, UN SDSN
3 - 5 PM
AFTERNOON SESSION
Young people comment on and develop recommendations on the regenerative model proposed by RSF to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Cristina Gabetti, MC
Change for Planet (Nadia Paleari)
Centro Casnati (Federica Quartesan)
Heroes Never Sleep (Global Shapers Rome Hub) (Matilde Elia)
The 50 Percent (Matias Lara)
Young Ambassadors Society (Gaia Zanzi)
Young Women Network (Alma Nardelli)
Youth 4 Climate (UNDP) (Roxani Roushas)
Elena Jachia, Fondazione Cariplo
Florian Hoffman, The DO School
John Little, Virginia Tech
Pedro Tarak, Sistema B
Dr. Lara B. Aknin, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University and Editor of the World Happiness Report, is renowned for her research on generosity, connection, and happiness. Her award-winning work informs global discussions on well-being.
Dott.ssa Lara B. Aknin, Professoressa ordinaria di Psicologia alla Simon Fraser University ed Editor del World Happiness Report, è rinomata per le sue ricerche su generosità, connessione sociale e felicità. Il suo lavoro premiato ispira il dibattito globale sul benessere.
Born in Florence in 1985, Lorenzo Bagnoli is the Vice President of Sammontana SpA, a Benefit Corporation. A graduate of Bocconi University with a master’s degree from ESCP, he leads the company’s international strategy. Since 2024, he has served as National Vice President of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Confindustria.
Nato a Firenze nel 1985, Lorenzo Bagnoli è Vicepresidente di Sammontana SpA Società Benefit. Laureato alla Bocconi e con master ESCP, guida la strategia internazionale dell’azienda. Dal 2024, è Vicepresidente Nazionale dei Giovani Imprenditori di Confindustria.
Paola Batistoni is an Italian physicist and former Head of the Fusion Energy Development Division at ENEA. She is an expert in nuclear fusion, contributing to scientific research and innovation in clean energy.
Paola Batistoni è una fisica italiana, ex Responsabile della divisione Sviluppo Energia da Fusione all’ENEA. Esperta di fusione nucleare, contribuisce alla ricerca scientifica e all’innovazione nel settore dell’energia pulita.
Davide Bollati is the Chairman of the Davines Group, an Italian B Corp that promotes a concept of Sustainable Beauty through its brands Davines and [comfort zone]. Thanks to his vision and leadership, the Group achieved a turnover of 295 million euros in 2024.
Davide Bollati è Presidente del Gruppo Davines, B Corp italiana che promuove un concetto di Bellezza Sostenibile, con i marchi Davines e [comfort zone]. Grazie alla sua visione e alla sua guida, il Gruppo ha raggiunto un fatturato di 295 mln di euro nel 2024.
Giovanni Bozzetti is President of Fondazione Fiera Milano, a university lecturer, and entrepreneur. An expert in strategic marketing and internationalization, he is active in promoting events, trade fairs, and the development of Italy’s exhibition sector.
Giovanni Bozzetti è Presidente della Fondazione Fiera Milano, docente universitario e imprenditore. Esperto di marketing strategico e internazionalizzazione, è attivo nella promozione di eventi, fiere e sviluppo del settore fieristico italiano.
David Brussa, who holds a degree in Chemistry from Trieste and a Master's degree in Quality Management from Pisa, has been with illycaffè since 1991. Today, he is Director of Total Quality and Sustainability, Impact Manager, and Mobility Manager. He is also President of the E.S.E. Consortium and a lecturer at the University del Caffè.
David Brussa, laureato in Chimica a Trieste e con Master in Quality Management a Pisa, è in illycaffè dal 1991. Oggi è Direttore Qualità Totale e Sostenibilità, Responsabile d’Impatto e Mobility Manager. È anche Presidente del Consorzio E.S.E. e docente dell’Università del Caffè.
Michele Calcaterra Borri, a Bocconi graduate, teaches Finance and Sustainable Finance/ESG and is Senior Lecturer at SDA Bocconi and Director of the REPAiR Lab. Co-founder of ECPI, he is a chartered accountant and independent board member in financial and insurance firms.
Michele Calcaterra Borri, laureato alla Bocconi, insegna Finanza e Sustainable Finance/ESG ed è Senior Lecturer SDA Bocconi e Direttore del REPAiR Lab. Co-fondatore di ECPI, è commercialista, revisore e indipendente in vari CDA del settore finanziario e assicurativo.
Roberto Calugi is Director General of FIPE-Confcommercio. An economist with experience in international organizations, he teaches at the Catholic University of Milan and works on innovation and development in the hospitality sector.
Roberto Calugi è Direttore Generale di FIPE-Confcommercio. Economista con esperienza in organismi internazionali, insegna alla Cattolica di Milano ed è attivo nei temi di innovazione e sviluppo del settore dei pubblici esercizi.
Prof. Carlo Carraro, President Emeritus and Professor of Environmental and Climate Economics at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, is a former IPCC Vice-Chair and global leader in climate policy and sustainable development research.
Prof. Carlo Carraro, Presidente emerito e Professore di Economia Ambientale e dei Cambiamenti Climatici a Ca’ Foscari, è stato Vicepresidente IPCC e figura di rilievo mondiale nelle politiche climatiche e nello sviluppo sostenibile.
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