Meeting of the Italian Network of Educating Cities in Bologna
Thirty years ago, the International Association of Educating Cities was founded in Bologna. To mark this anniversary and the International Day of the Educating City, Bologna is hosting the meeting of the Italian Network to reflect together on the significance of being part of a network.
The program includes contributions from academics and education experts:
- 9:00: Institutional welcome and introductory framework, with representatives from the City of Bologna, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the Metropolitan City of Bologna.
- 9:30: Inaugural lecture: “The Power of Unity: The Meaning of Networking Among Educating Cities”, by Marina Canals Romoneda, IAEC Secretary General.
- 10:30: Presentation by Rossella D’ugo, University of Urbino, on “The City as a Laboratory of Franco Frabboni.”
- 11:00: Thematic panel “Cities in Focus”, showcasing presentations on strategic educational initiatives from various member cities:
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- Bologna: Adolescents: Strategic Vision and Educational Perspective of the City.
- Ravenna: The Youth Consultation and its 25th Anniversary.
- Torino: The Integrated 0-6 System: Participation and Child Culture.
- Siracusa: Public Spaces Interconnected with Culture.
- 12:15: Federica Zanetti, University of Bologna, will discuss how to build the common good from a collaborative perspective.
- 12:45: Closing remarks by Albert Soler, City Council of Granollers, who will invite attendees to participate at the 18th International Congress of Educating Cities Granollers 2026, and by Michela Gaudenzi, Coordination and Secretariat of School Projects, Pesaro Capital of Culture.
A valuable opportunity to share a common vision of the educating city and explore specific and distinctive practices from various territories, with the aim of strengthening collaboration and generative exchange between cities.
Join us to explore how cities can educate and transform!
Register via the official form. For more information, contact cittaeducativa@comune.bologna.it.
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