European Summit: Technology, Trends & Communication Transformation
The European Summit promoted by Global Alliance will take place during the 11th edition of InspiringPR organized by FERPI - Federazione Relazioni Pubbliche Italiana (Italian Federation of Public Relations).
Date and time:
Friday, 16 May, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, 17 May, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location:
The Home of The Human Safety Net Venice
105 Piazza San Marco 30124 Venice Italy
InspiringPR, the Public Relations Festival promoted by FERPI – Federazione Relazioni Pubbliche Italiana (Italian Federation of Public Relations) and organized by FERPI Triveneto, returns to Venice. A unique event in the Italian communication landscape, it offers a space for connection and inspiration for communicators, professionals from both public and private organizations, as well as for those who—though not directly involved in the sector—play a role in shaping its future.
European Summit “Technology, Trends & Communication Transformation” promoted by the European Regional Council of Global Alliance for Public Relations & Communication Management. This international gathering will serve as a platform for dialogue on how AI and ethics are reshaping the communication landscape.
The Festival title, “Good times, bad times. È tempo di essere etici” (“It’s time to be ethical”), emphasizes the indispensable value of ethics in our work, especially in these times.
PROGRAM
Friday, 16 May, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
European Summit: Technology, Trends & Communication Transformation
Focused on technology, trends, and the transformation of communication, the annual Summit, promoted by the European Board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations & Communication Management, will bring together delegates from Italy and around the world.
12:00 PM | Registration & Networking Buffet
1:00 PM | Opening Session
• Silvia Arto (Chair, Global Alliance European Regional Council and Vice-President, Global Alliance): The Technology, Trends & Communication Transformation Month
• Vincenzo Manfredi (Scientific Director, FERPILab): Intro to Research
• Giampaolo Azzoni (Università di Pavia): Ethics, Communication & AI
• Alberto Bitonti (Università di Lugano): Digital innovation and public affairs
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | European Case Histories
• Mandy Pearse (Seashell Communications and former President, CIPR – UK): AI Ethics by CIPR
• Pavel Vlcek (President, ASCOPA – CZ): ESG, Sustainibility & Corporate responsibility Communication in CEE region
• Simona Panseri (Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Google Southern Europe): Platforms & Ethical AI
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshop
Facilitators: Bonnie Caver (USA) and Adrian Cropley (Australia)
Reviewing and Updating The Guiding Principles for Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Outcome: The Venice Pledge, a global commitment on AI in communication
5:00 PM – 5:20 PM | Consent and Approval of the Venice Pledge
5:20 PM – 5:40 PM | Final Remarks
• Filippo Nani (President, FERPI)
• Prof. Justin Green (President & CEO, Global Alliance)
7:00 PM | Aperitivo/Dinner (to be confirmed)
Saturday, 17 May, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
InspiringPR – Public Relations Festival
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Registration and Welcome Coffee
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Institutional Greetings
• Ada Sinigalia (FERPI Triveneto Delegate)
• Filippo Nani (President, FERPI)
• Prof. Justin Green (President & CEO, Global Alliance)
• Institutional representatives
Host: Francesca Terranova (Rai journalist)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Morning Speaker Session (order may vary)
• Alberto Pirni (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa)
• Lucia Dal Negro (CEO and co-founder, De-LAB srl)
• Stefano De Alessandri (CEO, ANSA)
• Arianna Traviglia (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Cultural Heritage Technology - CCHT)
• Attilio Di Scala (expert in M&A and change management)
• Antonella Mariani (editor-in-chief of the Italian newspaper Avvenire)
• Paolo Iabichino (advertising writer, creative director, founder Civic Brands Observatory with Ipsos)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Awards
• InspiringPR Award – 7th edition for the most inspiring campaign
• È il Digitale Bellezza – 5th edition, in memory of Adriana Ripandelli
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Lunch
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Thematic Interactive Groups
• Languages and Algorithms
• New Humanism and Welfare
• Gender Relations and Leadership
• Businesses and Conscious Communication
Global Alliance international members can register for free.
To receive the registration link and code for the European Communication Summit Venice 2025, please email cao@globalalliancepr.org with the subject line "Registration to European Summit Venice 2025".
Find more information on https://www.globalalliancepr.org/technology-trends-and-communication-transformation-month or on our social channels!
Since January 16, 2024, the municipality’s platform has been active, and it is mandatory to register in order to access Venice, even on the day of our event. Therefore, it is essential that participants of the Festival reserve their access to the city through the dedicated municipal website: https://cda.ve.it/it.