What is the role of information in the era of the impact economy? This is the question at the heart of the event organized at the Turin Book Fair. From here begins a journey to explore how journalism can contribute to promoting change in a context where all actors in society, from institutions to businesses, are called to activate to face the major environmental and social challenges.

Friday, May 10, 2024 – 10:30 AM
“The Role of Journalism in the Era of the Impact Economy”
Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, Sala Bianca

An international debate to delve into how journalism can help promote change in a context where all the actors of society, from institutions to businesses, are called to activate to face the major environmental and social challenges. The event will also illustrate the solution journalism movement, which offers information aimed at producing social impact by not only showing problems but also solutions, thus contributing to societal progress.

The event is organized by Turin Social Impact as part of the Turin Impact Journalism initiative.

Introduces
Raphael Zanotti, journalist at La Stampa and curator of Turin Impact Journalism

Moderates
Mario Calderini, Professor at Politecnico di Milano and spokesperson for Turin Social Impact

Tina Rosenberg, co-founder of Solution Journalism Network and Pulitzer Prize winner
Styli Charalambous, co-founder of Daily Maverick
Julie Phybus, journalist at Pioneers Post
Zoe McDonagh, Media Development Investment Fund
Mario Calabresi, journalist and writer, founder of Chora Media

The event is part of the SalTO24 program.
Entry to the event is free, subject to availability of seats.