Under 30s are ready to cross the doors of the Multimedia Valley to be protagonists of the tenth edition of Giffoni Next Generation, the Giffoni Innovation Hub event that allows Gen Z to immerse themselves, for the ten days of the Giffoni Film Festival, in the world of innovation, new technologies and new languages and discuss current issues with managers of important companies, exponents of the world of culture, finance, politics and the Third Sector.
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The Giffoni Dream Team and the Partners of 2024
This year also marks the tenth anniversary of the Giffoni Dream Team, the community of young talents selected by the best universities around the world who come to Giffoni every year to work on the briefs assigned by partner companies. This year's partners include Bridgestone, Enel, Enav and various production companies such as Fabula Pictures, Wildside, and Rai Fiction, who will test the creativity and innovation of young dreamers.
A Decade of Innovation
Antonino Muro, Founder and CVO of Giffoni Innovation Hub, emphasizes how Giffoni Next Generation has become a point of reference both for young people looking for opportunities in the world of work, and for companies eager to interact with new creative ideas. “Giffoni guarantees a privileged observation point not only on the world of cinema, but also on new technologies, new languages and new opportunities,” says Muro.
The Festival Programme
From the opening day, July 19, the founders of Giffoni Innovation Hub, Antonino Muro, Luca Tesauro and Orazio Maria Di Martino, will introduce a high-intensity calendar. Special events will see the participation of UniCredit, A2A, ARTESETTIMA, the mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi, Banca Mediolanum, and many other excellences from the business, cultural and political world.
Impact Events & Networking Opportunities
Giffoni Next Generation is not just cinema, but will explore topics such as finance, sustainability, mental health, disability and digital innovation with a series of events and meetings designed to maximize interaction and learning. Important guests will be involved such as Ivana Neffat of UniCredit, director Emanuele Vicorito, and Paralympic athlete Ambra Sabatini.
Support for Creative and Cultural Industries in Southern Italy
A special event on July 26, Content Revolution – Emerging Technologies in Content Development and Entertainment Industry, will highlight the strategic role of the creative and cultural industries of Southern Italy, with the participation of startups, entrepreneurs and the Campania Region Councilor for Research, Innovation and Startups, Valeria Fascione.
Mentorship and Awards
The program includes several mentorship sessions with experts in the fields of finance, communication and technology, such as those held by Giuseppe Di Maio, Pasquale Incarnato and Federica Celestini Campanari. The young dreamers will then present their solutions to partner companies, with the awarding of special prizes for the films in competition that will close the event.
Media Partners
Media partners of Giffoni Next Generation will be: AdnKronos, Dire, Today, LongTake, Hot Corn and StartupItalia. At the end of this stimulating edition, Under 30 and companies will take stock of a decade of successes, looking with enthusiasm to the new goals and future editions of Giffoni Next Generation.
Article published on 16 July 2024 - 12:10
