The Politecnico di Torino has opened applications for the second edition of the Executive Master in Co-design and Management for Local Development Systems, a program that combines social and technological innovation to train professionals capable of leading the transformation of the Third Sector and the cooperative world.

Designed for those working or intending to work in the fields of cooperation, welfare, and social economy with managerial and strategic roles, the Master is also open to graduates in STEM disciplines, Design, Architecture, Humanities, and Social Sciences who want to enrich their education with specialized and operational skills.

Why apply

Today, working in the Third Sector means being able to read and manage complexity, facing evolving economic, regulatory, and organizational challenges. The Executive Master provides tools to:

• design and manage change,

• innovate organizational models,

• create new responses to emerging social needs,

combining management skills, contextual knowledge, systemic vision, and innovation tools.

Applications are open until October 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (CET).

Find out more on the Politecnico’s website.

We are proud to announce that the Social Impact Stock Exchange (SISE) has been selected as a finalist of the 2025 World Chambers Competition, promoted by the ICC World Chambers Federation, in the “Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government Project” category.

The application was submitted by the Turin Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Torino Social Impact, with the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation. It represents important international recognition for innovation and collaboration between public institutions, businesses, and social economy actors.

The competition received 83 applications from 41 countries, making the selection particularly competitive. The final project presentation will take place in Melbourne on 3 September, during the 14th World Chambers Congress.

SISE proposes the creation of a true “Social Impact Stock Exchange,” an innovative model for matching demand and supply of patient capital for social impact projects, with the goal of strengthening the impact finance ecosystem in Italy and creating new opportunities for responsible investment.

Being among the finalists of the World Chambers Competition is a unique opportunity to give international visibility to a project that aims to make Turin a European hub for social finance.

In September, October, and November 2025, the Piedmont, Liguria, and Valle d’Aosta group of the Italian Association of Social Planners (APIS) will host a series of three meetings to introduce the association and engage with interested participants on issues related to social planning and the professions connected to it.

The Italian Association of Social Planners promotes the professional role of the Social Planner by:

• developing and proposing a social planning methodology valid at both national and European levels, based on effectiveness and efficiency criteria, capable of enhancing both the people involved in the project and the contexts impacted;

• fostering cultural exchange and dialogue on social planning between the profit and non-profit sectors;

• creating opportunities for continuous methodological exchange and collaboration between social planners and other professionals such as sociologists, psychologists, educators, healthcare operators, doctors, and social workers;

• stimulating institutional debate on social planning, involving public and private stakeholders and decision-makers funding social initiatives and projects;

• improving working and economic conditions for Social Planners and expanding their professional opportunities.

The seminar series aims to introduce APIS, promote the role of the social planner, build a network of professionals, and lay the groundwork for creating a community of practice.

Programme of meetings

23 September 2025 – 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM – online (Zoom)
Needs and Perspectives of Social Planning

• Welcome by Jamil Amirian, National President of APIS

• “Life as a Planner” with Francesco Capone, Alessia Massaro, and Alberto Bortolami

• Lecture by Gianfranco Bordone, Department of Culture, Politics and Society – University of Turin

• Moderator: Federico Maggiora, APIS National Board Member

21 October 2025 – 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM – online (Zoom)
Who Supports, Who Regulates, Who Studies Social Planning

• Federica Giuliani, Department of Social, Health, and Housing Services of the City of Turin

• Chiara Agostini, Researcher at “Percorsi di Secondo Welfare”

• Daniela Gregnanin, Head of the Mission “Accelerating Innovation”, Compagnia di San Paolo

21 November 2025 – 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM – Vol.To, Via Giolitti 21, Turin
The Importance of Networking Among Planners

• Roundtables facilitated by APIS members from Piedmont, Liguria, and Valle d’Aosta

• Followed by a networking aperitivo for participants

Participation in all three meetings is free of charge.
To participate, please fill out the registration form available at this LINK.

For information: prandi@volontariatotorino.it

On October 25–26, IMBA Italia will return with its annual gathering—and this year in grand style. The fifth edition of the Gathering will take place at the Castello di Miradolo in San Secondo di Pinerolo (TO), with the support of Turismo Torino e Provincia and Upslowtour, marking an important milestone: the 10th anniversary of the association’s founding.

The theme for 2025 is: “Cycling tourism on natural trails as a catalyst for local economic development.” A title that aims to spark discussion around successful models of collaboration between tourism boards, local businesses, and MTB associations—models that can bring value to less central but high-potential areas.

That cycling is now a driver of sustainable tourism and economic growth is widely recognized, especially among those with a focus on environmental and inclusive approaches. But the fact that, for its 10th anniversary, IMBA Italia is being hosted in a historic castle surrounded by a centuries-old garden is also a tangible sign of growing institutional recognition: mountain biking is no longer a niche—it’s a resource.

“We are proud to organize this fifth Gathering in the year of our 10th anniversary, and to do so in such an extraordinary venue as San Secondo di Pinerolo, just a few kilometers from our headquarters in Turin. The support of Turismo Torino, which has long been committed to promoting outdoor recreation and mountain biking, gives further strength to an event that aims to be inclusive—for professionals, associations, and communities who believe in cycling as a tool for growth.”

— Edoardo Melchiori, President of IMBA Italia

Speakers and Guests: Thought Leaders for Meaningful Dialogue

Adding weight to this special anniversary edition will be the presence of leading figures from the worlds of cycle tourism, event organization, and territorial development, coming from across Italy.

The sessions will be moderated by Edoardo Melchiori and Luca Bortolotti, President and Vice-President of IMBA Italia.

This year’s speakers include:

• Paolo Pinzuti, CEO of BikeItalia / Bikenomist

• Rocco Filidoro, President of MSP Ciclismo and co-organizer of the Tuscany Trail

• Alberto Surico, local representative for Alta Val Chisone and Val Susa – Turismo Torino

• Davide Benedetto, promoter of the Upslowtour project

• Elisa Gallo and Giovanni Bruschi, National Council Members of FIAB (Italian Federation for Environment and Bicycle)

• Michele Oriente, Director of the Valsugana Tourism Board

In addition to the speakers, the audience will include key professionals in outdoor and tourism sectors: experts in destination marketing, cycling tourism strategy, trail network management, and event design—as well as institutional representatives and stakeholders from major Italian cycling destinations. A diverse and qualified audience ready to engage in an open, cross-sector dialogue on the future of cycle tourism in Italy.

Program: Insight, Exchange, and Local Discovery

The 2025 Gathering will span two days, with a renewed format combining valuable content, networking opportunities, and field activities—true to IMBA’s signature style.

Saturday, October 25 will be entirely hosted at Castello di Miradolo. From morning to evening, the neo-Gothic greenhouse in the historical park will host conferences, roundtables, and discussions among associations and industry stakeholders.

Highlights of the day include:

• Keynote speeches by the invited speakers

• A public roundtable discussion

• IMBA Italia’s annual activity presentation

• A direct exchange among participating associations

Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided on-site by Pasticceria Castino from Pinerolo. After the main sessions, attendees will have the option to join a guided tour of the castle gardens and/or the current exhibition—offering a relaxed, cultural dimension to the day.

The evening will conclude with a group dinner and informal networking moment, to strengthen community bonds among attendees, speakers, and guests.

Sunday, October 26 will be dedicated to outdoor activities:

MTB tours and on-site workshops on the trails of the Upslowtour – Pinerolese Terra di Bici project, a trail network that has turned the Pinerolo area into one of Northern Italy’s most bike-friendly destinations in recent years.

Participants will get hands-on experience of the region’s cycling infrastructure, explore rolling hills equipped for MTB and e-MTB use, and engage in practical discussions on sustainable trail management and local development models linked to cycling.

Registrations Now Open: Three Packages Available, Discounts Until September 14

Registration for the IMBA Gathering 2025 is now officially open, with an early bird promotion available until September 14, offering up to 50% off the participation fee.

Three registration packages are available to suit different needs:

• Basic Package: €30 (€15 early bird)

  Includes: access to the Saturday and Sunday conference sessions

• Standard Package: €75 (€60 early bird)

  Includes: conference + Saturday lunch and coffee breaks

• Full Package: €105 (€90 early bird)

  Includes: conference + lunch + coffee breaks + Saturday dinner

A special agreement is also in place with selected hotels near Castello di Miradolo, offering discounted rates for 1- or 2-night stays in single, double, triple, or quadruple rooms.

To book accommodation, contact the Consorzio Turistico Pinerolese e Valli directly by email at info@turismopinerolese.it or call +39 331 3901745, mentioning your participation in the IMBA Italia Gathering.

All details about packages, discounts, and partner accommodations are available via the links below.

Click here for the full program and to reserve your spot!

Great news for the Torino Social Impact ecosystem: two strategic projects have been selected as finalists for the Future4Cities 2025 Award.

TOUCH – Tackling Outcome-Based Finance Challenges: a Replication Model for the Social Economy, a European project funded by the European Commission (ESF 2024-2026) with TSI as a partner, is competing in the Local Economic Development category.
Launched in December 2024 with a duration of 24 months, TOUCH aims to pilot the first Outcome Fund in the Piedmont Region and to develop a model replicable in other Italian and European regions.
The project focuses on the employment integration and skills development of NEETs, with particular attention to women and migrants. Its main objectives include strengthening the outcome-based finance ecosystem in Italy, training and supporting social enterprises in Piedmont, spreading shared tools for outcome measurement, and identifying effective solutions to address the NEET phenomenon.

Impatto che apre spazi, finalist in the Urban Transformation category, introduces a new vision for public assets: concession schemes designed not only as management tools but as levers to generate tangible social impact.

Also among the finalists is Atelier Riforma, a partner of our ecosystem, with the RiVestiTo project.

The winners will be chosen also based on public voting: you can support the projects until 5 September here.

The award ceremony will take place at OGR Torino on 26, 27 and 28 September: a special occasion to celebrate social innovation in our city.

The series created with Futura, the magazine of the “Giorgio Bocca” Master’s in Journalism, continues, offering a fresh perspective on the Torino Social Impact ecosystem through the eyes of young journalists.

In this article, Vittoria Brighenti tells the story of Refugee Restart, the 100% online incubator that provides training, mentoring, and networking for people with a migration background, turning ideas and talent into startups capable of generating social and economic impact.

Read Vittoria Brighenti’s article on Futura News.