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
Roxani Roushas leads Youth4Climate, a UNDP-Italy initiative supporting youth-led climate innovations. Expert in innovation, women’s digital entrepreneurship, and international development, she has worked in Jordan, Somalia, and the EU.
Roxani Roushas guida Youth4Climate, iniziativa UNDP e Italia per sostenere innovazioni giovanili sul clima. Esperta in innovazione, imprenditoria femminile digitale e sviluppo internazionale, ha lavorato in Giordania, Somalia e UE.
Jeffrey D. Sachs is a world-renowned economist, University Professor at Columbia University, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development. Author of bestsellers such as The End of Poverty, he leads reforms on poverty alleviation, climate change, and sustainable development.
Jeffrey D. Sachs è un economista di fama mondiale, Professore Universitario alla Columbia University e Direttore del Center for Sustainable Development. Autore di bestseller come The End of Poverty, guida riforme su lotta alla povertà, cambiamento climatico e sviluppo sostenibile.
Elena Jachia is Director of the Environment Department at Fondazione Cariplo since 2007. She graduated in Economics and Social Sciences from Bocconi University and previously worked in environmental consulting for the public sector (Lombardia Risorse, 1988-92) and the private sector (ERM, 1993-2006).
Elena Jachia è Direttrice dell’Area Ambiente di Fondazione Cariplo dal 2007. Laureata in Discipline Economiche e Sociali all’Università Bocconi, ha precedentemente lavorato nel settore della consulenza ambientale verso il settore pubblico (Lombardia Risorse, 1988-92) e quello privato (ERM, 1993-2006).
Lucia Silva è Group Chief Sustainability Officer di Assicurazioni Generali, guida la strategia di sostenibilità del Gruppo e promuove iniziative su clima, demografia e digitalizzazione. È board member di Generali Italia e Fondazione Generali.
Lucia Silva is Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Assicurazioni Generali, leading the Group’s sustainability strategy and initiatives on climate, demographics, and digitalization. She serves on the boards of Generali Italia and Fondazione Generali.
Michele Sofisti, geologist, has led international luxury brands such as Omega, Swatch, Gucci Watches & Jewellery, and the Sowind Group. For over 8 years, he has been dedicated to biodiversity and climate change, serving as CEO of Nzatu, partner at Spin.vc, and advisor to international NGOs.
Michele Sofisti, geologo, ha guidato marchi internazionali del lusso come Omega, Swatch, Gucci Watches & Jewellery e il Gruppo Sowind. Da oltre 8 anni si dedica a biodiversità e cambiamenti climatici, è CEO di Nzatu, partner Spin.vc e advisor di ONG internazionali.
Fabio Tamburini, law graduate, is Director of Il Sole 24 ORE, Radiocor, and Radio 24. An experienced economic journalist, adjunct professor, president of the Scientific Committee of the Trento Economics Festival, and author of five books.
Fabio Tamburini, laureato in Giurisprudenza, è direttore de Il Sole 24 ORE, Radiocor e Radio 24. Giornalista economico di lungo corso, docente a contratto, presidente del Comitato Scientifico del Festival dell’Economia di Trento e autore di cinque libri.
Pedro is co-founder of Sistema B, RITA and other social and environmental impact initiatives. Global Ambassador of the B Corp movement, he serves on World Future Council and WEALL, promoting sustainable leadership and impact-driven trade.
Pedro è co-fondatore di Sistema B, RITA e altre iniziative a impatto sociale e ambientale. Global Ambassador del movimento B Corp, è membro di World Future Council e WEALL, promuovendo leadership sostenibile e commercio a impatto.
Paolo Vimercati is an architect, urban planner, and Director of L22 Territorio, designing spaces and strategies connecting territories and the built environment. He teaches and researches in collaboration with various international universities.
Paolo Vimercati è architetto, urbanista e Direttore di L22 Territorio impegnato nella progettazione di spazi e strategie che rafforzano la relazione tra territori e ambiente costruito. Insegna e fa ricerca collaborando con diverse università internazionali.
Paolo Vineis, epidemiologist, teaches Environmental Epidemiology at Imperial College London. He conducts research in molecular epidemiology and omic biomarkers, focusing on the analysis of environmental factors and the relationship between health and climate change.
Paolo Vineis, epidemiologo, insegna Epidemiologia Ambientale all’Imperial College di Londra. Svolge ricerca in epidemiologia molecolare e biomarcatori omici, con focus sull’analisi dei fattori ambientali e sul rapporto tra salute e cambiamento climatico.
Tommaso Vitale is Full Professor of Sociology at Sciences Po and Dean of its Urban School. He researches public space governance, local welfare, urban droughts, segregation, and social mobility, combining empirical studies with multi-scale sociological analysis.
Tommaso Vitale è professore ordinario di Sociologia a Sciences Po e Dean della Urban School. Studia governance dello spazio pubblico, welfare locale, siccità urbana, segregazione e mobilità sociale, con un approccio empirico e multi-scalare.
Gaia is part of YAS’s Climate & Environment Team, promoting youth empowerment and represented Italy at Youth20 2025 in South Africa. She also works on sustainability strategy at a multinational, with experience in economics, environmental management, and ESG projects.
Gaia fa parte del Team Climate & Environment di YAS, promuove l’empowerment giovanile e ha rappresentato l’Italia al Youth20 2025 in Sudafrica. Lavora anche alla strategia di sostenibilità di una multinazionale, con esperienza in economia, ambiente e gestione ESG.
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