2nd Edition — 14 › 16 May 2025

EUROPEAN
PROJECTS
FESTIVAL

Loving Europe › Connecting People

IDEAS TAKING SHAPE

Palazzo Bevilacqua Costabili — Ferrara, Italy

Discover the programme for the second edition!

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

The European Projects Festival is the grand event that aims to bring together people from every country in Europe interested in learning about, discussing, deepening the great choices and challenges of the future of the Union.

The European Projects Festival (EPF) returns for its second edition with the title Ideas Taking Shape. The event will be held in Ferrara from 14 to 16 May 2025 and will be attended by representatives of European institutions, universities and research centres, schools and non-profit organisations, cultural and creative enterprises, European designers and professionals working in the field of European funding, citizens and young people from all over Europe.

What awaits you? A 3-day event dedicated to understanding and shaping the future of Europe, through listening to authoritative voices and representatives of the European institutions, who will present the major challenges and strategies of the Union.

Specifically, the Festival will provide an opportunity to learn about concrete and successful projects that, starting from these challenges, have generated a real impact on the lives of people and communities, have inspired innovative solutions and are helping to build a better Europe.

The Festival will be divided into three thematic paths - Resilience, Future and Unity - which will intersect specific interests belonging to Officine Europa APS, the Association founded by Alexandra Storari and organiser of the Festival, highlighting fundamental aspects related to Human Rights, Skills and Culture & Creativity.

These themes will be articulated in the following three tracks, each of which will consist of 1 key note speech, 3 panels and 6 workshops.

RESILIENCE

How to build a stronger and more resilient Europe in the face of global challenges?

FUTURE

What are the opportunities and challenges that Europe will face in the future?

UNITY

How to promote
unity and solidarity between
European citizens?

SECTIONS
EPF › 2nd ED

Forum

Fair

Fest

Food

› Thematic conferences and lectures with high-level experts, interactive workshops, presentations of innovative projects.

› Exhibition space for people and organisations with networking and discussion opportunities at European level.

› A cultural programme with meetings with authors, film screenings, live performances, for reflection and action.

› Networking lunches and dinners in informal, history-rich settings to continue getting to know each other and Ferrara.

LOCATIONS
EPF › 2nd ED

Palazzo Bevilacqua Costabili

› Palazzo Bevilacqua Costabili is a monumental building in Via Voltapaletto 11 in Ferrara. Built in 1430, it represents one of the most prestigious and significant buildings in the city's historic centre. Since 2006, after restoration work, it has housed the new headquarters of the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Ferrara.

The building is the main venue for the 2025 edition of the FORUM section of the Festival.

Sala Agnelli

› Sala Agnelli is a historical room of great charm, located inside the Ariostea Library in Ferrara. Originally part of the Jesuit College, the hall has maintained its elegance and cultural value over time. Characterised by a cosy and evocative atmosphere it will offer a unique setting for OFF-Festival events.

Anatomical Theatre

› The Anatomical Theatre, located inside the Ariostea Library, is a historical-scientific jewel. Built in the 18th century, it is one of the few historical anatomical theatres still preserved in Italy. Its circular structure and evocative atmosphere make it an ideal venue for OFF-Festival events.

Casa Lampronti

› Casa Lampronti is a historical residence in the heart of Ferrara. This building, rich in history and charm, offers elegant and refined surroundings, perfect for hosting cultural events and meetings. Its central location and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal venue for OFF-Festival events.

GUEST EVENT
› SWEDEN

Starting this year, the European Projects Festival includes a special section dedicated to a European partnership that has chosen Ferrara as the final dissemination and communication event of one of its projects, the activities carried out, and the results achieved.

This year we are pleased to host the Future Narratives 2.0 Project (No. 2023-1-SE02-KA220-YOU-000159977), co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme 2021-2027.

Future Narratives 2.0 has Traces&Dreams (Sweden) as lead partner, Euro Project Lab (Italy), Federación Andalucía Acoge (Spain), Inter Alia (Greece), Machart GbR (Germany) and Möjligheternas Plats (Sweden) as partners. The project aims to engage, connect and empower young people across Europe through storytelling and futures literacy.