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Festival del Pensare Contemporaneo

Name: Festival del Pensare Contemporaneo
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Piacenza

The 2026 edition of the Festival del Pensare Contemporaneo (Festival of Contemporary Thinking) took place over four days in Piacenza, Italy. It commenced with a preview on Thursday, September 24, followed by its main program starting September 25, featuring various discussions and cultural activities.

Date: Sep 24-27, 2026
Location: Piacenza
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Four-day event in Piacenza
Theme "Attraversiamo" (Let's Cross/Traverse)
Student workshops at Palazzo Farnese
Official opening ceremony in Piazza Cavalli

The Festival del Pensare Contemporaneo in 2026 was organized around the theme "Attraversiamo" (Let's Cross/Traverse), encouraging participants to reflect on themes of movement, collective action, and navigating a complex global landscape. The event included an evocative parade through the city center and an official opening ceremony held in Piazza Cavalli, attended by local dignitaries including the Mayor of Piacenza.

Key activities encompassed workshops at Palazzo Farnese, where 200 students and teachers from 20 schools across Italy participated in thematic laboratories. The festival's "ordinary" programming, beginning September 25, featured 14 events across multiple venues, including Palazzo Gotico, with discussions led by notable guests such as Serena Dandini, Luigi Lo Cascio, and Marcus du Sautoy.

The festival also planned to present its international award to Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, in recognition of his role in fostering collective knowledge and trust among millions worldwide.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Piazza Cavalli; www.piacenzasera.it
Area for browsing nearby events: Piacenza

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