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Safety Innovation Days 2026: al MIND tre giorni dedicati all’innovazione nella sicurezza
Dal 6 al 8 maggio 2026, il Milano Innovation District (MIND) ospita i Safety Innovation Days, un evento ideato da SafetyIn.
Human Technopole: Connecting Science Across Different Scales
The mechanisms that govern life are complex. What happens at the molecular level shapes cells, tissues, organs, and entire organisms. To understand human biology—and what causes disease—we must connect these different scales rather than study them in isolation. This is our approach at Human Technopole.
Human Technopole: Scaling Up Italian Health Science in Europe
“Building the future of human health, together”: Human Technopole’s new motto served as the central theme of the event held this morning at the Senate of the Republic. The conference provided an opportunity to present the third Biennial Report to Parliament for 2024–2025, marking the Foundation’s definitive transition into a new phase of maturity.
Artificial Intelligence: A New Frontier for Cultural Restoration and Promotion?
On May 14 (at 11:30 a.m.) in the Aula Magna at Valore Italia, a conference will explore how artificial intelligence and digital innovation can support traditional restoration and the promotion of cultural heritage.
INTERFACE – Post-Industrial Dreams
On Monday, May 11 (at 12:00 p.m.), the exhibition “INTERFACE” opens at MIND at Valore Italia, offering a journey through art, VR, and artificial intelligence. On view through May 16, the exhibition by Isufi and Orani explores the connection between technology, memory, and contemporary restoration.
Art and Science: An Ongoing Challenge
On May 12, 2026 (4:00–5:30 p.m.) at MIND in Milan, a seminar will explore the use of medical technologies and AI (CT scans, 3D imaging, X-rays) in art restoration, in collaboration with the Scuola di Botticino, focusing on innovative and non-invasive conservation techniques.
A lesson in signage and urban planning with Ivan Tresoldi
Artist Ivan Tresoldi and Valore Italia are renewing their partnership through the “Segnaletica d’Autore” project. Students from the De Amicis Institutes have created art installations at the MIND headquarters and in its garden, transforming urban design into a journey of reflection on identity and youth creativity.
MIND Innovation Week 2026: The fourth edition of MIND Innovation Week is set to begin
MIND Innovation Week returns to MIND from May 11 to 16, 2026. Find out more about all the week’s events on the “Events” page of the MIND Live! website.
The Kering Academy for Italian Excellence is coming to MIND with Valore Italia
Kering is launching its Academy for Excellence at the Valore Italia (MIND) Campus. The project will train up to 2,000 talented individuals per year, combining the historic craftsmanship of fashion houses such as Gucci and Pomellato with AI and new technologies. The initiative, unveiled for Made in Italy Day 2026, aims to revitalize Italian luxury with courses set to begin in September.
The internship in Pompeii for the first team of restorers from Botticino, in collaboration with Ales, is now underway
An agreement has been signed between the Pompeii Park, Ales, and Valore Italia to offer training internships to 14 students from the Botticino School of Restoration. The students will complete 250 hours of hands-on maintenance work on frescoes and mosaics, guided by industry experts in a setting of excellence.
Bruno Vespa opens the doors of Masseria Li Reni for a discussion on Italian cuisine
At the “Italian Cuisine Forum,” organized by Bruno Vespa to celebrate Italian gastronomy as a UNESCO World Heritage site, food was discussed as a powerful tool for cultural diplomacy. During the event, the “Caputo Award” was unveiled—a project by Valore Italia and the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples that highlights the close connection between cultural education and culinary tradition.
Aspiring restorers from Botticino at work at the Royal Palace of Monza
Students at the Botticino School of Restoration (run by Valore Italia), in collaboration with the Villa Reale di Monza Consortium, are preparing a condition report on the works in the “Reggia Contemporanea” exhibition. This is an important hands-on, multidisciplinary field experience aimed at assessing the state of conservation and safeguarding the artistic heritage.
Architect Stefano Boeri unveiled the “Gate of Hope” in Brescia
Designed by Stefano Boeri in collaboration with Valore Italia, “Le Porte della Speranza” connects the Brescia prison to the city through two digital portals: one for training inmates, and the other for raising public awareness about social inclusion.
OFFICINA D33 – Scaling the Future
On May 13, 2026, the Gaia Panina Auditorium at The Hive will host OFFICINA D33 – Scaling the Future, an event taking place as part of MIND Innovation Week.
The Culture Link Festival Returns October 9–11, 2026
Milan, March 26, 2026 – From October 9 to 11, the second edition of the CultureLink Festival returns to MIND – Milano Innovation District. Organized by the social enterprise Stripes in collaboration with Pedagogika.it, the festival is dedicated to the worlds of education and social innovation.
EuroGenAI Hackathon: Winners Advance to the Finals with Sustainable, AI-Driven Ideas
The new GLS Locker has arrived at the Milan Innovation District!
The new GLS express courier locker has been installed at MIND Village
CNR at MIND: Strengthening the National Research Ecosystem
With the agreement between the CNR (National Research Council) and Principia, the district is taking a new step forward in its efforts to establish itself as a national innovation ecosystem.
Online Tech 4 All, the exhibition of technologies for accessible and inclusive tourism
Students from Botticino attend a class with the ALES Arte Lavoro e Servizi team
Students from the Botticino School of Restoration participated in a two-day training and exchange program with ALES, the Ministry of Culture’s in-house company. The initiative stems from a collaboration agreement signed between Valore Italia and ALES.
Orienta Talenti returns in November with its second edition
Valore Italia is taking on the challenge of career guidance once again with the second edition of OrientaTalenti, a three-day event featuring meetings and hands-on experiences that, in collaboration with the Lombardy Region and strategic partners, aims to connect young talent with the worlds of education and employment.
- 17 March 2026
The short film “Design I Care: We Care About Great Italian Design” is now available
- 13 March 2026
Innovation Lab
- 11 March 2026
Federculture opens the doors to the European Commission in Brussels
- 10 March 2026
Fashion and restoration come together for Giorgio Armani’s exhibition at the Pinacoteca di Brera
- 6 March 2026