The free Engineering Festival is returning to Milan.
MILAN 18–19–20 SEPTEMBER 2026
BOVISA CAMPUS
LEONARDO CAMPUS
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FESTIVAL INTERNAZIONALE DELL’INGEGNERIA
MILAN 18/19/20 September 2026
18 September OPENING EVENT
19 September BOVISA CAMPUS
20 September LEONARDO CAMPUS
The free Engineering Festival is returning to Milan.
A unique experience
and engaging,
for all.
A packed programme of events: conferences, meetings, lectures, talks, open workshops, activities for children and young people, exhibition stands, performances and exhibitions.
Aimed at an international audience.
Discover the speakers
and guests for the
2026 edition
Massimiliano Ambesi
Journalist and sports commentator
Sara Conti
figure skater
Nello Cristianini
Professor of AI and author
Adrian Fartade
Science communicator specialising in astronomy and astronautics
Rachele Ferrario
Art historian and writer
Susumu Kitagawa
2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Stefano Maldifassi
Biomechanical engineer and five-time Italian Skeleton champion
Giulia Murada
ski mountaineering champion
Telmo Pievani
Evolutionary biologist, philosopher of science
Carlo Ratti
Lecturer at the Politecnico di Milano and MIT in Boston
Director of the Senseable City Lab
Gabriella Greison
Physicist and actress
Linus
Editorial and artistic director of Radio Deejay and Radio Capital
Darya Majidi
President of UN Women Italy,
founder of Women 4.0
and entrepreneur
Matteo Marzotto
Entrepreneur and president of MinervaHub
Scarlett Miccio
President of EMERGENCY
Chiara Montanari
Polar engineer and explorer
Lorenzo Paletti
Physicist and magician
Massimo Polidoro
Journalist, writer and
popularizer of science
Carlo Ratti
Lecturer Politecnico di Milano and MIT Boston - director Senseable City Lab
Vincenzo Schettini
Physicist, lecturer, science popularizer
Ersilia Vaudo
ESA Special Advisor on Future Talents
WAD
DJ
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all the other stars
of the Festival
PROGRAMME
Discover the programme for the 2026 International Engineering Festival:
meetings, conferences, workshops and events dedicated to innovation and engineering culture.
The calendar is constantly being updated: check this section regularly to find out about new events and all the information you need to take part.
Free entry
Meetings
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To discover the future of science with our Lecturers
KIDS ACTIVITIES
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6/12 years old
OPEN LABS
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Research labs open on Bovisa and Leonardo campuses
Exhibitions
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Exhibitions and Installations
TEEN ACTIVITIES
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13-18 years
Talk
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With leading personalities
EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
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Shows and artistic performances
FESTIVAL INTERNAZIONALE DELL’INGEGNERIA
18–19–20 September 2026
Milan, Leonardo Campus
Milan, Bovisa Campus
Attend the International Engineering Festival and be inspired. You will discover how the wonders of Engineering, often invisible to our eyes, shape the world we live in.
This year’s theme is “Technology for Humanity,”
with technology becoming a tool and opportunity
for a better tomorrow for all.
Look around you: have you ever tried to ask yourself where everything comes from?
Everything we do is dictated by technological innovation that has evolved over time. Today, technology becomes the key to bringing about shared progress
and a more inclusive future.
Come explore the future we are building together, you can be part of it too.