Join us for an inclusive session celebrating innovation, courage and vision, where academia and industry come together to reimagine a sustainable future. Hosted by POLIMI School of Management in partnership with Save The Duck, the ceremony honours POLIMI students who are shaping ideas and defining the future through their research, creativity and actions that drive real change. Join the conversation that’s shaping tomorrow.

Institutional welcome – Prof. Raffaella Cagliano (POLIMI SOM)

Welcome address – Silvia Mazzanti and Dr Alessandra Neri

Panel: “Saving the Future” – Moderator: Dr Hakan Karaosman

Speakers:

• Dr Antoinette Fionda-Douglas (Beira): “A brand perspective: transparency in the context of the circular economy”
• Maria Teresa Betti (Radici Group): “A manufacturer’s perspective: innovation in the context of climate change”
• Nandita Shivakumar (trade unionist): “A community perspective: workers’ rights in the context of heat stress”

‘Save The Duck’ – Winner Announcement

• A runner-up will give remarks.
• The winner will give a short presentation.