Innovation and Inclusion at the Center: The Talk on the 2030 Agenda
On January 19, 2025, as part of the FISU Games Torino 2025, the captivating Geosphere in Piazza Castello hosted a talk dedicated to the key themes of the 2030 Agenda. The event brought together experts, institutions, and professionals to address crucial topics such as accessibility in sports, the integration of ESG corporate strategies, and inclusive and sustainable fashion. It was an opportunity for dialogue and inspiration to promote a fairer and more responsible future.
Thematic Clusters and Speakers
The event was structured into three thematic clusters, each enriched by the contributions of distinguished experts and professionals:
Accessibility in Sports
The first cluster explored ways to break down barriers to sports participation, highlighting projects and initiatives aimed at making sports accessible to all
Speakers:
- Maria Grazia Grippo, President of the City Council of Turin
- Gianni Ferrero, Director of CPD / Consulta per le Persone in Difficoltà
- Luca Paiardi, CPD Ambassador / Wheelchair Tennis
- Alessandro Zanon, Director of Visit Piemonte
- Marta Serrano, Founder of SIH / Sport Innovation Hub
Integration of ESG and Corporate Compliance Strategies
The second cluster focused on integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into corporate strategies, promoting sustainable development models.
Speakers:
- Francesca Raineri, Advisory Board Member / FDC Consulting
- Marcello Merlino, Founder of Paulownia 4 Planet
- Cristina Tumiatti, Vice President of AMMA, ESG Delegate, Small Industry Inclusion EQUITY & DIVERSITY / Unione Industriali Torino
- Anna Claudia Pellicelli, Full Professor of Business Management, Marketing, and Strategy / University of Turin
Inclusive and Sustainable Fashion
The third cluster emphasized fashion as a tool for inclusion and sustainability through innovation and creativity.
Speakers:
- Vitaliano Alessio Stefanoni, CNA Torino, Federmoda
- Roberto Maglietti, President of Fashion Team
- Giulia Salsi, Next Gen Upcycling Stylist
- Joyce Canova, Founder of ANJOY
- Federica Leonetti, International Business Advisor and Coordinator of the Sector Group Textile, Enterprise Europe Network
A Special Thanks To:
- Piera Levi Montalcini, President of the Levi Montalcini Foundation, for introducing the fundamental principles of the 2030 Agenda.
- Claudia Levi Montalcini, who concluded the event with a special tribute: a commemorative coin dedicated to scientist Rita Levi Montalcini.
- Mr. Martin Doulton, representative of FISU Oceania, for his institutional and inspiring contribution.
- Maison ANJOY, for the extraordinary sustainable fashion capsule presented during the talk.