Festival dell’Ingegneria – fifth edition
The Politecnico di Milano event will return to the Bovisa and Leonardo Campus for the fifth time from 19 to 21 September 2025: three days of meetings, discoveries, visits and shows to tell adults and children about life in the laboratory, current research and the future of science.
Following the huge success of previous editions, the festival returns with the theme “Technology for Humanity”, divided into five categories: DREAM, GROW, MAKE, MOVE and PLAY. Each area is dedicated to a different aspect of technology as a tool for building the future.
The programme includes conferences, lectures, talks, open workshops, activities for children and teenagers, exhibition stands, shows and exhibitions. It is a unique opportunity to discover firsthand how engineering and innovation are transforming society and opening up new opportunities and frontiers for development.
The event will take place on both Politecnico campuses, with free admission; however, some activities require reservations.
The Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering will also participate with initiatives designed to engage and stimulate the curiosity of all ages:
LABS
Open on Saturday 20 September and Sunday 21 September from 10:00 am to 12:00:
BRIEL (Behavioural Research in Immersive Environment) > Sign up here to visit the laboratory
CORE (Cognitive Ergonomics in Cyber Physical Systems) > Sign up here to visit the laboratory
IoT Lab (Internet of Things) > Sign up here to visit the laboratory
PUBLIC LECTURES
On Saturday 20 September, Prof. Simone Franceschetto will give a lecture entitled 'Implementing Sustainable Supply Chains through ESG Criteria', starting at 3:00 p.m.
The lecture will explore the principles of environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good governance in the processes of procurement, production and distribution, i.e. in value chains and customer–supplier relationships.
To register for the lecture, click here.
TALKS
Women and Artificial Intelligence: From Threat to Opportunity
Saturday, 20 September, starting at 4:00 p.m.
In this meeting, Darya Majidi — President of UN Women Italy, founder of Donne 4.0, and entrepreneur — talks with Raffaella Cagliano — Professor of People Management & Organisation, Director of the Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering, and promoter of the HumanTech project — to explore the role of women in the age of artificial intelligence.
The discussion will offer a comparison of entrepreneurial, institutional and scientific perspectives on this crucial and constantly evolving topic.
To register for the talk, click here.
Geopolitical Scenarios and AI
Saturday, 20 September, starting at 6:00 p.m.
In an era characterised by growing polarisation between humans and machines, the local and the global, and the past and the future, this discussion between Daniele Bellasio, deputy editor of Il Sole 24 Ore, and Giuliano Noci, professor at the Politecnico di Milano, provides a chance to gain clarity on contemporary disorder. The discussion will explore the intersection between information, technology and society, combining Bellasio's journalistic approach with Prof. Noci's strategic and systemic vision.
To register for the talk, click here.
KIDS EVENTS
Facereader
Saturday, 20 September, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Facereader is software that recognises emotional expressions on the face. It is particularly suitable for young children as it is contactless technology. Children can have fun imitating different emotions, such as happiness, fear and disgust, and the software will give them a 'skill' score between 0% and 100%.
The event is organised by Professor Lucio Lamberti and Maurizio Mauri from the Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering.
To register, click here.
Let's experience the future
Saturday, September 20, at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
An immersive experience that combines the real and virtual worlds to discover—through play—the logic of industry. The activities offered will allow children to experience production processes firsthand, alternating between “hands-on” and digital activities.
Curated by Professors Walter Quadrini and Adalberto Polenghi, Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering (DIG).
To register, click here.
More information: https://festival-ingegneria.polimi.it/