Applications are officially open for the seventh edition of Faber, the national competition dedicated to young creatives under 35 working in the fields of digital creativity, with the goal of bringing them to the Fabermeeting 2026 in Turin.

“Faber – When Creativity Meets Business” is an initiative involving over 60 companies from the sector in support of young people, innovation, and digital creativity in Piedmont.

It is the main meeting point between emerging talents and companies that believe in the value of creativity and in the potential of new generations.

One of the initiative’s distinctive features is the active role played by partner companies, which contribute skills, vision, and time to identify new languages, talents, and potential collaborators, helping to grow a dynamic and open creative ecosystem.
Faber was born from the awareness that creative enterprises represent a strategic driver of innovation and digital transition.

Not surprisingly, more than 90% of participants in recent editions consider Faber a key milestone in their professional journey.

The challenge unfolds in two stages:

The national competition, open from December 1, 2025 to March 13, 2026, dedicated to young creatives active in the most innovative fields: animation, design, gaming, augmented reality, web, apps, IoT, and other fast-growing areas. This is the first point of contact with partner companies, which evaluate projects, portfolios, and career paths.

The award, culminating at the Fabermeeting, scheduled for May 22 and 23, 2026: two days during which winners meet large and small companies directly, take part in partner-led workshops, and access high-value prizes such as internships and paid collaborations, free access to events and memberships, as well as services and real professional opportunities.

The final event is a major opportunity for connection and collaboration: a place where companies and young talents build ideas, prototypes, and new possibilities together. The objective is to expand the digital market by involving SMEs, artisans, startups, and social innovation organisations, generating demand for new creative services.

As Director Carlo Boccazzi Varotto explains:

“The Fabermeeting is first and foremost a great celebration of digital talent. An event that experiments, anticipates trends, and speaks the languages of today, placing the value of creative enterprises at the centre of the digital transition. It is no coincidence that more and more companies choose to participate actively, sharing skills and offering concrete support to young talents, edition after edition, to help the project grow and improve.”

Since 2007, Faber has involved over 1,200 young people, collaborated with 250 companies, and awarded 180 projects. Across seven editions, it has collected 561 works by 732 creatives and hosted 136 events, including workshops, talks, and roundtables. Partners have grown from 14 in 2008 to over 60 today, forming a community committed to investing in the future of digital creativity.

What’s New in 2026

On the occasion of its twentieth anniversary, the special programme “Faber – Back to the Skill | Discovery Pathways” is launched. This initiative is designed to strengthen dialogue between education, talent, and the future, further enhancing the role of the Fabermeeting as a space for innovation, participation, and the promotion of emerging talent.

The programme is aimed at young people aged 16 to 29, selected through the Unlock Call for Action by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, within the Città dell’Educazione 16+ programme.

The involvement of these young participants represents significant added value for the Fabermeeting: their active participation will help create a dynamic space for exchange, dialogue, and inspiration. Through direct interaction with competition winners, the programme will offer new orientation opportunities, allowing participants to explore skills, professional visions, and possible future pathways.

The full list of special prizes is available at the following link.

The initiative is promoted by SocialTech, with the contribution of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, and Torino Social Impact, and with technical support from Weco Impresa Sociale.

How to Participate

Individual or group works created within the last 24 months can be submitted in the following fields:

• Live action and animation
• Visual and graphic design
• Gaming
• Augmented reality and virtual reality
• Web, app, and social media communication

Projects will be evaluated by partner companies, which will select participants admitted to the Fabermeeting, taking place on May 22 and 23, 2026 at Toolbox Coworking.

All information on how to apply is available here.

During the Fabermeeting, participants will be able to:

• Present their work to professionals and companies

• Take part free of charge in over 30 workshops, seminars, and roundtables

• Meet partner companies directly

• Access special prizes offered by partners

Partner Companies

2I3T, 3×1010, Accademia Albertina, Animatò, Armando Testa Factory, Associazione Pangramma, Bianco Tangerine, Bomberos Design, Buns, Circolo Del Design, Confcooperative Piemonte Nord, Creative Mornings Turin, CSI Piemonte, DANT, Domino, Eggers, Enanimation, Fablab Torino, Fondazione CSC – Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini, Fondazione ITS ICT Piemonte, Fondazione Piemonte Innova, Forestae, Giorgio Risi Srl, Graphic Days, Hackability, IAAD, Ibrido Studio, ICCI Hub – Italian Cultural Content Industry, IED, Impact Hub, Impactskills, Imperfect, Latte Creative, Libera Brand Building, Libre SC, Limo Comunicazione, Makpi – Making Piemonte, Mamazen, Master in Journalism “Giorgio Bocca”, No Real Interactive, Nova APS, Nova Coop, Novajo, Open Incet, Pandora Studio, Print Club Torino, Quotidiano Piemontese, RedAbissi, Sixeleven, SocialFare, Synesthesia, Talent Garden, The Spiritual Machine, Tiny Bull Studio, Toolbox, Top-ix, Triplesense Reply, Zandegù.

For more information: www.fabermeeting.it
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