EVENTS DURING THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION SEMESTER
Friday May 1 • Thursday October 22
Tre installazioni in Università Cattolica nel tempo di Expo
Three art works in Università Cattolica during Expo
Where: Cortile d’Onore, Largo Gemelli 1 e atrio di Via Nirone 15
The University, during the six months of Expo Milano 2015, will host three art works related to the
great theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”.
Organization: UNICATT in collaboration with Expo in Città
Friday 8 May
Vino, patrimonio e territorio
Wine, heritage and territory
Where: Palazzo di Giustizia, Aula Magna, Via Freguglia 1
An experts’ debate on issues related to counterfeit wine, related crimes and protection systems to
defend the production.
Organization: Ordine degli Avvocati di Milano per Expo 2015 in collaboration with Expo in Città
Thursday 14 May
L'accesso all'energia in Africa
Access to energy in Africa
Where: Palazzo Castiglioni, Corso Venezia 47
Africa, despite enormous energy resources, does not meet its demand for energy. Scholars, policy
makers and practitioners of development cooperation discuss this topic. Awarding of the winners
of the competition WAME (World Access to Modern Energy).
Organization: WAME and Fondazione AEM-Gruppo A2A in collaboration with Italian Pavilion
Thursday 14 May
Nutrire il pianeta. Una questione globale. Presentazione del libro di Paolo De Castro
Feeding the planet. A global issue. Presentation of the book of Paolo the Castro
Where: ISPI Sala Colonne, Via Clerici, 5
Round table organized by the Scientific Committee for Expo 2015 and ISPI, on the occasion of the
publication of the book by Paolo De Castro “Cibo. La sfida globale” (Food. A global challenge).
Organization: ISPI
Tuesday 19 May
PMI e industria alimentare. Tradizione e innovazione per crescere
Small and medium enterprises. Tradition and innovation for growing
Where: Università Bocconi, Aula 01, Via Bocconi 8
Presentation of the results of the Observatory of SMEs SDA Bocconi School of Management, with a
focus on the performances of food chain companies.
Organization: SDA Bocconi in collaboration with Expo in Città
Wednesday 20 May
Spreco alimentare. Dalle policy alle best practice
Food waste. From policy to best practices
Where: Aula Magna, Università Bocconi, Via Gobbi 5
A state of the art conference on food waste and the related policies and best practices in order to
reduce it, in Italy and worldwide.
Organization: Università Bocconi in collaboration with Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di
Bologna and the European Commission
Thursday 21 May • Friday 31 July, Monday 24 August • Wednesday 30 September
Acqua e luce. Un secolo di energia rinnovabile per lo sviluppo del territorio
Water and light. A century of renewable energy for the development of territory
Where: Casa dell'Energia e dell'Ambiente, Piazza Po 3
The exhibition is dedicated to the role of hydropower in the development of the energy sector of
the City of Milan and the Lombardy region , with a reflection on the aesthetic combination of
water and light.
Organization: Fondazione AEM - Gruppo A2A in collaboration with Expo in Città
Wednesday 27 May
The new and full made-in-Italy. Verso una filiera moda est-etica
The new and full made-in-Italy. Toward an aesth-etics fashion chain
Where: SDA Bocconi, Aula N01, edificio Velodromo, Piazza Sraffa 13
Meeting organized by Luxury & Fashion Knowledge Centre of SDA Bocconi to discuss the key
issues for the development of the fashion industry.
Organization: SDA Bocconi in collaboration with Expo in Città
Monday 1 June
Cultura del cibo, pluralismo religioso, diritti e nuovi consumi
Food culture, religious pluralism, rights and new consumption
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
The event features five research projects dedicated to the accessibility to food, focusing on: street
food, food traceability, school canteens, cultural pluralism and archaeology of food.
Organization: UNIMIB in collaboration with Italian Pavilion
Wednesday 3 June
Il cibo attraverso i sensi
Food trough senses
Where: Ospedale San Raffaele, Aula Magna, Via Olgettina 60
A multi-sensory journey to discover the relationship between hunger, satiety and emotional
components with the goal of developing a better multy-sensory awareness.
Organization: Università Vita - Salute San Raffaele in collaboration with Expo in Città
Wednesday 3 June • Sunday 7 June
The virtuous circle – 25° anniversary of Cumulus
Where: Different locations
Four days event presenting contributions and significant debates in the world of interior design,
including panel discussions, keynotes, networking meetings and side events in the most
representative locations of Milanese design world.
Organization: POLIMI, Consorzio POLI.design, IED, Scuola Politecnica di Design, Politecnico di
Torino and La Sapienza di Roma in collaboration with Expo in Città
Friday 5 June
Tutela della vita e della salute e lotta alle frodi
Life and health protection and fight against frauds
Where: Palazzo di Giustizia di Milano, Aula Magna, Via Freguglia 1
Conference organized by the Bar of Milan to discuss the protection of consumers’ security and
informed choices in agrifood sector. The event will be broadcast in live streaming on the website
of “Il Sole 24 ORE”.
Organization: Ordine degli Avvocati di Milano verso Expo 2015
Friday 12 June
System approach for improving the sustainability of animal production, health and welfare
Where: UNIMI, Via Festa del Perdono 7
The safety of animal origin food, sustainable use of land and animal welfare are the focus of a
panel of experts.
Organization: UNIMI, EAAP (European Association of Animal Production), ASAP (Australian Society
of Animal Production), ASPA (Animal Science and Production Association) in collaboration with
European Commission
Thursday 18 June
Carbon storage in soil and its role in supporting agriculture
Where: UNIMI, Via Festa del Perdono 7
Research workshop on the organic matter of soil (SOM) for the maintenance of soil fertility.
Organization: UNIMI, SICA (Italia Society of Agrochemical), JRC Ispra, RISE, in collaboration with
European Commission
Monday 22 June
Impact investing & agribusiness
Where: SDA Bocconi, Xperience Lab , Via Bocconi 8
Seminar on Impact Investing in agribusiness, to attract Impact Investing capital, safeguarding
environmental sustainability.
Organization: SDA Bocconi in collaboration with Expo in Città
Tuesday 23 June
Impacts of climate change on ecosystem services
Where: POLIMI, Aula De Donato, Piazza Leonardo Da Vinci 32
The workshop will be attended by world experts who will explain the impact of climate change on
the ecosystem.
Organization: POLIMI in collaboration with European Commission
Thursday 25 June
Energy and the integrated management of resources: system thinking for technicians and policy
makers
Where: European Union Pavilion, Expo site
A conference to discuss integrated approaches for the management of global resources.
Organization: UNIMI, POLIMI, Fondazione Enel in collaboration with European Commission
Giovedì 25 giugno
Dizionari multilingue dell'alimentazione. Alla scoperta delle parole per mangiare
Multilingual dictionaries on alimentation. Discovering words to eat
Where: Urban Center, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, 11/12
Presentation of nine languages dictionaries, made by Linguistic Mediation and Intercultural
Studies Department of Università degli Studi di Milano with the support of Istituto Confucio
Organization: CIBI s.r.l
Thursday 25 June • Saturday 27 June
Food, Physical Activity and Well-Being: tackling childhood obesity through prevention
Where: Conference Centre “Stella Polare”, Strada Statale del Sempione 28, Rho (MI)
Three-day conference of experts to discuss new approaches, lifestyles and prevention of childhood
obesity.
Organization: UNIMI, Società Italiana di Pediatria in collaboration with European Commission
Tuesday 30 June • Tuesday 7 July - Tuesday 14 July • Friday 31 July
Energia, ambiente e alimentazione. Percorsi di educazione ambientale e alimentare
Energy, environment and feeding. Environmental and feeding education
Where: Casa dell’Energia e dell’Ambiente, Piazza Po 3
Four theatrical visits on the issues of energy, environment and food.
Organization: Fondazione AEM, Gruppo A2A in collaboration with Expo in Città
July, date to be defined
Nutrire il Pianeta: microrganismi protagonisti invisibili
Feeding the planet: microorganism as invisible protagonists
Where: Urban Center, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, 11/12
A focus on the role of microorganisms whose action can be observed in all processes related to
food production: in soil and agriculture, in processing and fermentation, in food safety and in the
microbiome.
Organization: Società Italiana di Microbiologia (SIM), Società Italiana di Microbiologia Generale e
Biotecnologie Microbiche (SIMGBM), Società Italiana di Microbiologia Agraria, Alimentare e
Ambientale (SIMTREA), UNICATT
Wednesday 1 July
Piatti sani per il diabete e non solo: fra benessere ed innovazione tecnologica per lo sviluppo del
paese
Healthy food not only for diabetes: wellbeing and technological innovation for the development of
the country
Where: Sala Alessi, Palazzo Marino, Piazza della Scala 2
An experts’ panel debates on diabetes, nutrition and technological innovation.
Organization: Ministero della Salute e Fondazione Salute e Benessere
Monday 6 July
New challenges for labelling and traceability in the food system
Where: UNIMI, Sala Napoleonica, Via S. Antonio 12
A board of experts discusses labelling, traceability and public policies to promote greater
transparency and awareness in the food market.
Organization: UNIMI in collaboration with European Commission
Monday 6 July • Wednesday 8 July
Land, water and resources rights
Where: Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Conservatorio 7 (6/7) and IULM , Via Carlo Bo 1 (7-8/7)
Three conferences to analyse the right to resources and earth seen by three different and
complementary perspectives.
Organization: UNIMI, UNICATT, UNIMIB, Università di Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo in
collaboration with European Commission
Tuesday 7 July
The role of trade in food security
Where: SDA Bocconi, N06, edificio Velodromo, piazza Sraffa 13
An event dedicated to the definition of models of innovative and sustainable agri-business.
Organization: SDA Bocconi, FAO, Sao Paolo University, International College Beijing, China
Agricultural University ICB, in collaboration with European Commission
Wednesday 8 July
Sustainable innovation in food supply chains. The challenge of stakeholders and consumers
integration
Where: IULM, Via Carlo Bo 1
A workshop discussion on the major trend of sustainable innovation in the food chain.
Organization: IULM,UNIMI, POLIMI, in collaboration with European Commission
Wednesday 9 • Thursday 10 July
Food and agricultural markets instability: policies and regulation perspectives
Where: UNICATT, Largo Gemelli 1 (9/7) and European Union Pavilion, Expo site (10/7)
International experts will address the issue of the instability of food markets. Within four working
sessions, experts discuss the link between finance and agriculture, specific risks arising from the
financialization of the food market and its possible regulation in order to reduce uncertainty and
speculation.
Organization: UNICATT, Joint Research Center-Ispra in collaboration with European Commission
Thursday 10 July
La forza delle donne in agricoltura: testimonianze delle eccellenze italiane
The strength of women in agriculture: testimonies of Italian excellences
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
Agricultural production by Italian women: the innovations and good practices, a focus on products
quality of small and medium-sized women’s farms, and on social sustainability of production
processes.
Organization: W&T-Women and Technologies, Progetto WE-Women for Expo, Confederazione
Italiana Agricoltori (CIA), Coldiretti, Confagricoltura Donna
Thursday 16 July
I nuovi bandi del Progetto AGER per un’alimentazione sana e sostenibile
New calls of AGER’s project for a healthy and sustainable diet
Where: Biodiversity park, Expo site
More than 7 million euro for scientific research in the agribusiness: presentation of the first two
calls for “Aquaculture” and “Olive oil”. Panel discussion “What communication for scientific
research? A path analysis and experiences for innovation and knowledge transfer to businesses
and to civil society.
Organization: Progetto AGER – Agroalimentare e Ricerca
Tuesday 21 July
Apples in the world
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
Multimedia presentation in English of the chain of apple production in the world.
Organization: Università Bocconi in collaboration with Italian Pavilion
Friday 31 July
Education, research, scientific networking and trust building within international cooperation
Where: European Union Pavilion, Expo site
Education, research and scientific cooperation are among the major challenges for the
development and sustainable use of resources. A panel of experts discuss the topic.
Organization: POLIMI,UNSDN, MEDSolution, UNESCO, MAE, CRUI, CUCS network in collaboration
with European Commission
Monday 3 August
Dietary needs of healthy & frail older people
Where: Conference room Luisella Sironi, building U4, aula 8, Università Bicocca, piazza della
Scienza
A conference to discuss the role of nutrition in maintaining healthy an aging population.
Organization: UNIMIB, UNICATT
Tuesday 11 August
Sicurezza alimentare e cooperazione allo sviluppo
Food security and international development cooperation
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
Presentation of the results of the International Congress of Agriculture Economics research on
development issues and food security.
Organization: UNIMI in collaboration with Italian Pavilion
Tuesday 11 August
Food Security 2.0
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
The Food Security Portal developed by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI,
Washington) will be presented along with other initiatives produced at European level in the
framework of the FP7 Food Secure Project.
Organization: UNIMI in collaboration with Italian Pavilion
Friday 11 September
Improved nutrition: between cooperation and humanitarian aid
Where: UNICATT, Largo Gemelli 1
The conference aims to present an overview of humanitarian aid and international development
cooperation by discussing the role of the various stakeholders involved, with special attention to
the issues related to right to food and malnutrition.
Organization: UNICATT in collaboration with European Commission
Wednesday 16 September
Il suolo frontiera della sostenibilità
Soil, the frontier of sustainability
Where: Palazzo Pozzobonelli-Isimbardi, Sala Affreschi, Corso Monforte 35
Soil plays a fundamental role in human activities: from agriculture to urban planning up to
tourism. The conference will address features, sustainability, diseases and life that comes from the
soil.
Organization: Touring Club Italiano, Associazione Italiana Società Scientifiche Agrarie (AISSA)
Thursday 24 September
Science vs perception: the new paradigm of food safety
Where: UNIMI
A conference to discuss the need for greater public communication on food education and food
safety, beyond myths and beliefs.
Organization: UNIMI in collaboration with European Commission
Thursday 24 September
Responsible leadership
Where: SDA Bocconi
A debate on responsible leadership, how to support leaders in their attempt to create strong
companies and to train future responsible leaders.
Organization: SDA Bocconi in collaboration with Expo in Città
Friday 25 September
Food safety on a global scale: what are the emerging risks?
Where: UNICATT, Largo Gemelli 1
A workshop to discuss current challenges on food safety on a global scale and related emerging
risks. A special focus on the management of food security: from protection of consumer health, to
economic and political aspects up to business issues.
Organization: UNICATT, UNIMI in collaboration with European Commission
Tuesday 29 September
Il cibo bene comune del pianeta: la pesca consapevole e le risorse disponibili
Food as a common asset of the planet: sustainable fishing and resource availability
Where: location to be defined
Sustainable fishing, protection of fish stocks and quality of fish products are the focus of a
conference of international experts.
Organization: Associazione Donne Giuriste Italiane (ADGI) sezione di Milano in collaboration with
Expo in Città
Wednesday 30 September
Il latte. Nutrizione e salute - sicurezza e sostenibilità
Milk. Nutrition and health – safety and sustainability
Where: location to be defined
A conference dedicated to breastfeeding, use of artificial and animal milk, health protection and
legal implications.
Organization: Associazione Donne Giuriste Italiane (ADGI) sezione di Milano in collaboration with
Expo in Città
Thursday 1 October
Food Security sotto assedio? Nutrire un pianeta affamato di cibo e di energia
Food security under siege? Feeding a planet starving for food and energy
Where: Palazzo di Giustizia di Milano, Aula Magna, Via Freguglia 1
Right to food, food policies, sustainable development and access to energy are the focus of a
debate of experts.
Organization: Ordine degli Avvocati di Milano, Center of Excellence Jean Monnet of Università
degli Studi di Milano in collaboration with Expo in Città
Friday 2 October
Sicurezza alimentare e diritto al cibo. Quale ruolo per gli avvocati?
Food security and right to food. Which role for lawyers?
Where: Palazzo di Giustizia di Milano, Aula Magna, Via Freguglia 1
The role of lawyers in food security and right to food.
Organization: Ordine degli Avvocati di Milano, Center of Excellence Jean Monnet of Università
degli Studi di Milano in collaboration with Expo in Città
Friday 2 October
Metodo Sportivo e Benessere: persone, imprese e istituzioni a confronto
Sport Method and wellbeing: people, companies and institutions face each other
Where: SDA Bocconi
The Corporate Lifestyle project uses the logics and techniques of sports to train human resources
to develop a positive sense of cooperation and competition by stimulating a drive to leadership
and increasing a modern concept of human and social capital development.
Organization: Sport Knowledge Center di SDA Bocconi School of Management in collaboration
with Expo in Città
Tuesday 6 October
The communication of the value of research and its benefit for citizens
Where: Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Corso Venezia 55 or IULM, Via Carlo Bo 1
A conference on the importance of communication in scientific research, where scholars and
experts will tell us about their relations with citizens and media representatives.
Organization: IULM in collaboration with European Commission
Wednesday 7 October
Sistemi agroalimentari sostenibili - Quali politiche per diminuire l'impatto dell'uso del suolo
agricolo in Europa e ridurre gli sprechi sul cibo?
Sustainable agribusiness systems – Which are the policies to reduce the impact of agricultural soil
use in Europe and to reduce food waste?
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
Presentation of Dynamix project on innovative Food Policies, in collaboration with ENI Foundation.
Organization: Fondazione ENI Enrico Mattei, UNIMI and Università San Raffaele
Wednesday 7 October
La leadership del vino italiano ambasciatore del Made in Italy: possibilità o realtà? Il ruolo del
Wine Management Lab di SDA Bocconi
The leadership of Italian wine, ambassador of Made in Italy: possibility or reality? The role of Wine
Management Lab of SDA Bocconi
Where: SDA Bocconi, Room N01, Edificio Velodromo, Piazza Sraffa 13
Conference on the more effective positioning strategies to safeguard the specific features of the
production and the historical and cultural heritage of Italian wine.
Organization: SDA Bocconi, Istituto per il Commercio Estero Italiano in collaboration with Expo in
Città
Monday 12 • Tuesday 13 October
Food security: sustainable strategies for a cultivated planet
Where: UNIMI, Via Festa del Perdono 7
The aim of the conference is to discuss future challenges, with particular reference to food
security, access to food and sustainable agriculture.
Organization: UNICATT, UNIMI in collaboration with European Commission
Wednesday 14 October
Cibo, cultura, educazione. Il valore del cibo nei processi di integrazione interculturale
Food, culture, education. The value of food as intercultural integration factor
Where: Italian Pavilion, Expo site
A meeting to discuss the symbolic value of food, its social and cultural significance and its peculiar
influence on multicultural integration.
Organization: IULM, Università di Scienze Gastronomiche, Università San Raffaele in collaboration
con Expo in Città
Thursday 15 October
E-leadership per la sfida digitale: quali competenze per i manager d'azienda
E-leadership for digital challenge: which skills for companies’ managers?
Where: SDA Bocconi
A conference on e-skills required to e-leaders to improve competitiveness and performance and to
improve the organization of companies towards a digital transformation.
Organization: SDA Bocconi in collaboration with Expo in Città
Please note that dates and locations may change without prior notice, we therefore recommend you to check our website, in the
Events and News sections: www.comitatoscientifico-expo2015.org and the websites of each University.