On April 15, 2026, the Circolo dei Lettori in Turin hosted the fourth Italian local workshop of the European project DO Impact, dedicated to strengthening social economy organizations through digital transformation and the strategic use of data.

The event, promoted by the Italian partners of the project — Torino Social Impact, Fondazione Piemonte Innova, and TIRESIA – Politecnico di Milano — and organized within the Frontiers series of Biennale Tecnologia, addressed themes related to social impact measurement and evaluation, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on the topic first at a theoretical level and then through practical exercises.

The morning opened with a keynote speech by Tommaso Tropeano (TIRESIA), who framed the “Impact Revolution” as a response to major global challenges, from the climate crisis to growing inequalities. Tropeano also emphasized how measurement must evolve from a mere reporting tool (“measure to prove”) to a managerial lever for improving the value generated (“measure to improve”).

Subsequently, Claudio Di Benedetto (Triadi) presented the practical challenges of measurement, guiding participants through the social value chain—from inputs and activities to the crucial distinction between outputs (immediate deliverables) and outcomes (real changes for beneficiaries), ultimately reaching long-term territorial impact.

The workshop concluded with a session led by Caterina Rosini (Cottino Social Impact Campus). The focus was the Theory of Change (ToC), described as a “compass” or “beacon” to map the logical links between actions and intended results. During the hands-on exercise, participants applied the concepts introduced in the morning to real-life scenarios, reflecting on appropriate strategies and indicators for social impact measurement and evaluation.

The DO Impact project will continue with upcoming workshops in Milan, scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2026, focusing on topics such as AI ethics, digital sovereignty, and collaborative data-sharing models.

For more information on upcoming Italian workshops and to register, please visit the website.