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INTERNI participates again this year in Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, which will be held in Bologna from 21 to 25 September 2026. The magazine of interiors and contemporary design of the Mondadori Group presents, together with Cersaie, the Lectio Magistralis of Alejandro Aravena, among the most authoritative protagonists of the international scene, on themes of architecture, living and the transformation of cities.

The meeting is set for Thursday 24 September at 10.30 am at Europauditorium – Palazzo dei Congressi di BolognaFiere, inside Building, dwelling, thinking, the cultural program of Cersaie dedicated to great architecture and design.

Architect, urban planner and professor, Alejandro Aravena has developed a design research focused on the relationship between space and people, with particular attention to the themes of living, sustainability and urban transformation. In 2001 he founded ELEMENTAL, studio and “Do Tank” dedicated to the design of interventions of public and social interest, developing an approach capable of combining architectural quality, available resources and community needs.

In 2016 Aravena received the Pritzker Prize and, in the same year, was curator of the XV Biennale di Architettura di Venezia, titled Reporting from the Front. Among the numerous awards received are also the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2008 and the Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development in 2017.

His vision considers the project as a tool capable of responding to the transformations of society and the challenges of the present, connecting social responsibility, sustainability and quality of living. The Lectio will offer the opportunity to delve deeper into the thought and method of Aravena and reflect on the role of the discipline in the definition of cities and places in which we live.

The participation in the conference gives right to 2 Professional Educational Credits for architects (to register).

The magazine will propose a special setup of the Lounge Bar Gardens 25/26, with furnishings by Pedrali.

In the same week, INTERNI will be for the first time media partner of BOLD – Bologna Live Design, now in its second edition. From 19 to 27 September, Palazzo Isolani will host installations and projects of companies and designers, the former Chiesa di San Mattia will host Paesaggi Urbani – Urban Landscapes, with the visions of Aldo Aymonino, Stefano Boeri, Michele De Lucchi, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Kengo Kuma & Associates, Piero Lissoni, Elena Salmistraro and Matteo Thun, called to translate their idea of city on large ceramic slabs, while Palazzo Zambeccari will be the venue of GUADI by Fabio Iemmi.

A new collaboration that expands the narrative of INTERNI on project culture, connecting protagonists, languages and places through which contemporaneity is expressed.

For over a hundred years, the automobile has transformed the world, multiplying individual freedoms and creating true collective imaginations. This is the key concept behind “Legendary cars”, a new and exclusive collection of unreleased collectible books dedicated to the major car manufacturers that redesigned our way of living, dreaming, and imagining ourselves on the move.

Each volume, paired with the magazine TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, traces the origins of iconic brands: from Ferrari to Alfa Romeo, from Porsche to BMW, passing through Mercedes and Maserati, as well as British icons and Japanese sports cars.

The editorial project, characterized by engaging texts accompanied by a rich iconographic catalog, offers the reader a true cultural, human, and technical fresco. Each book in the series thus becomes an authentic collector’s item, capable of telling the story of the cars that revolutionized design, innovation, and lifestyle.

“Legendary Cars”, created in co-edition with White Star, foresees a bi-weekly publication schedule for the first five issues – dedicated to Porsche, Ferrari, Alfa, Mercedes, and Fiat – and starting from the 6th issue, the collection will continue on a weekly basis until July 2027. The first volume “Porsche” is available at newsstands at the launch price of 5.90 euros, with subsequent volumes priced at 11.90 euros (magazine price excluded).

From the Baroque tradition of grand urban scenographies to contemporary experimentation, temporary architecture continues to be fertile ground for connecting design, art, craftsmanship, and innovation. This is the common thread of Ephemeral Architectures, the event promoted by INTERNI, the interior and contemporary design magazine directed by Gilda Bojardi, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in London.

The appointment will take place Monday, 14 September 2026 at 6:30 PM (with doors opening at 6:00 PM) at Casa Italia (4-5 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6JP). Since July 2026, this historic building—located just a few steps from Buckingham Palace—has served as the new headquarters for the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute, and the ITA, bringing together under one roof the different components of the Italian System, fostering dialogue between culture, art, economy, and creativity. The spaces, created with contributions from numerous Italian design and furniture companies and enriched by works of modern and contemporary art, reflect the venue’s mission to promote Italian excellence and creativity.

It is against this backdrop, where tradition and innovation coexist, that a reflection on the origins and evolution of temporary architecture takes place. Its roots lie in the history of major European cities: starting from the Renaissance, Rome was famous for the scenographic backdrops and temporary structures designed by architects to welcome kings, ambassadors, and prominent figures—a tradition shared by other Italian cities that also developed across the Channel, in Elizabethan London, with agile and spectacular stagings. Over time, this heritage has assumed new forms, giving rise to increasingly experimental ways of intervening in space and establishing a direct relationship with the public.

In the contemporary world, one of the most significant expressions of temporary architecture is found in FuoriSalone and in the exhibition-event that INTERNI organizes every year in Milan, where international architects and designers create interventions designed for temporary enjoyment. The vocation for spatial transformation also characterizes exhibitions, displays, and showrooms, where the scenic setting helps construct a narrative and reinforce brand identity.

The London event will delve into the role of installation design as a planning practice, exploring its potential and the dialogue between artisanal knowledge, industrial techniques, and new technologies. This exchange also highlights the ability of Made in Italy to combine tradition and innovation, manual skills, and research.

The evening will also provide an opportunity to present Milano Design Hub & Spoke, INTERNI’s monograph dedicated to Milan, the international epicenter of Italian design. The volume tells the story of a city that has become a global laboratory and point of reference, thanks to the presence of prestigious flagship stores and the realization of major contract projects internationally.

Sharing their perspectives will be Carolina Gismondi de Bevilacqua, Vice President and Chief Product Strategy Officer of Artemide Architetto; Carola Migliore, architect and co-Founder of Reality Is__; and Christina Seilern, Founder and Principal of Studio Seilern Architects. The talk will be moderated by Carlo Biasia, Architect for INTERNI.

For information and further details: www.internimagazine.it

The countdown continues at a fast pace for the second edition of Il Festival dello Spettacolo, the major event fully dedicated to the manifold souls of entertainment, created by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni. The appointment is scheduled for November 6, 7 and 8, 2026 at Superstudio Più (via Tortona 27, Milan). During this long weekend, starting from the opening on Friday at 12:00, the public will be able to enjoy numerous immersive experiences and attend unique events including previews, interviews, showcases, masterclasses, and meet&greets to meet top protagonists from the Italian and international artistic scene up close.

NEW GUESTS ON THE SCHEDULE
The lineup of guests expands further with exceptional arrivals: among the most anticipated names are Alberto Angela, Can Yaman, Caterina Balivo, Jerry Calà, Paolo Bonolis, and Sal Da Vinci. These new entries add to a rich lineup that includes Carlo Conti, Antonella Clerici, Nino Frassica, Gialappa’s Band, Gianluca Gazzoli, the cast of the highly popular series Il Paradiso delle Signore and Un Posto al Sole, as well as top music stars such as Annalisa, Noemi, Gabry Ponte, Eletta Lamborghini, Cristina D’Avena, Malika Ayane, and I Pooh. Prominent TV and cinema faces confirmed include Gerry Scotti, Pino Insegno, Claudio Santamaria, Ficarra & Picone, Serena Rossi, Francesca Chillemi, and Alberto Matano. Among names from the news world are Gian Marco Chiocci, Paolo Del Debbio, Alberto Brandi, and Monica Bertini. But the cast and schedule are constantly updated, with new major announcements arriving in the coming weeks.

On the Festival stage, there will also be space for TV shows beloved by the public and their respective protagonists: X Factor with its judges, Buy It Now – Mai più senza, the new show with Gabriele Corsi, Mara Maionchi, Giorgio Mastrota, and Stefano D’Onghia; Cash or Trash, with Paolo Conticini; Primo Appuntamento with Flavio Montrucchio; Turisti per caso with Gianluca Torre, Ida Di Filippo, and Tommaso Zorzi. There will also be no shortage of encounters dedicated to Matrimonio a prima vista, Casa a prima vista, and Bake Off Italia.

On the official social channels @ilfestivaldellospettacolo and on the website ilfestivaldellospettacolo.it, you can discover daily ongoing updates and all upcoming surprises.

CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS FOR NEW TALENTS
During the days of the Festival, ample space will be dedicated to promoting young talents thanks to two important initiatives:

• Vertical Music Contest: a multimedia project created in collaboration with Interproject, designed to highlight unreleased tracks through the language of video. Registration is now open: the best talents will have the opportunity to perform live on the Festival stage, and the winner will get a distribution contract with ADA Music Italy.

• First Cinematographic Contest: dedicated to emerging authors and creators of unreleased audiovisual works, with the objective of enhancing talent and offering them concrete visibility opportunities. The contest is divided into three sections: “Frame Stories” (short films), “Opera Next” (feature films), and “Docu Horizon” (documentaries). The works will be evaluated by an exceptional jury that will award the Sorrisi Award for each category. Registration is still open.

TICKETS AND ACCESS PROCEDURES
Tickets to access the Festival are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.it, or by scanning the dedicated QR Code directly on the promotional posters. Admission is subject to a fee for all visitors over 3 years of age.

PARTNERS
R101 – Official Radio Partner of the project.

SIAE – Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori and Ticketmaster (the official ticketing platform of the Festival) are confirmed as partners of the project.

Edison Energia will be present at the Festival with the Energy Café: a new concept of customer relationship where diverse experiences can be enjoyed: savoring a coffee, meeting an artist, sharing energy, innovation, and solidarity stories. An exchange hub in the heart of the city.

JOICO is the official haircare partner, present backstage available to the artists before going on stage.

ActionAid – Also this year, the partnership is renewed as Official Charity Partner of the Festival, confirming the commitment of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni alongside ActionAid in promoting and protecting rights, in particular the right to education for boys and girls in Italy and around the world. All Festival participants can contribute by choosing to add a donation of 2 euros when purchasing their ticket on Ticketmaster to support ActionAid’s projects directly.

TV Sorrisi e Canzoni is the Mondadori Group brand that serves as the benchmark for lovers of TV and entertainment, reaching 2.6 million readers every month (Audipress 2025/I source), 4.1 million website users (Audweb April 25 source), and 1.15 million fans (IG, FB, TikTok, X, YouTube social insights source) thanks to a multichannel system that includes the magazine, website, social media, events, and side products.

R101 Property of Radiomediaset – primary Italian radio group in listenership which includes Radio 106, Virgin Radio, Radio Monte Carlo, Radio Subasio, and Radio Norba – R101 is the radio of the family, the gentle, open, and engaging radio, where entertainment is not just background noise, but a constant invitation to feel part of an inclusive community. R101 stands out for its authority in the music domain. R101 is the radio that plays the best tracks, Italian and international, past and present. The R101 world represents a true integrated system that puts music and entertainment at the center, aiming to intercept any desire for enjoyment from the audience through different touchpoints (radio, TV channel 67 of digital terrestrial, digital, social, events).

Superstudio Più in the heart of the Tortona District in Milan, is the iconic location of Superstudio Events: it gave birth to Milan Design Week and for 25 years has held events on over 10,000 sqm for major players in design, fashion, and culture, an unmissable stop for brands and international audiences. A market leader in Italy, Superstudio Events hosts over 200 events and more than 600,000 visitors every year in its 4 locations, over 33,000 sqm in total, including conventions and congresses, fashion shows, fairs, and gala dinners.

Ticketmaster is a global leader in live event ticket sales and manages over 600 million transactions annually in 37 countries. Thanks to exclusive partnerships with thousands of venues, teams, sports championships, tour promoters, and festivals, it brings live experiences to millions of fans around the world. It is part of Live Nation Entertainment. All updates and activities scheduled on site ticketmaster.it.

SIAE is a collective management society that protects music, cinema, theater, opera, and online works, supporting authors and publishers. Founded in 1882 in Milan by an assembly of writers, musicians, playwrights, and publishers, including Giuseppe Verdi, Giosuè Carducci, Edmondo De Amicis, and Gabriele D’Annunzio, for 143 years SIAE has protected and enhanced the creativity and work of intellect; today it is the collecting agency for copyright.

Edison Energia is the company of the Edison Group active in the sale of electricity and gas to families and businesses, Wi-Fi connections, and value-added services to residential customers.

JOICO, part of Henkel Consumer Brands, has been leading the healthy hair revolution since 1976 and, together with the latest innovations in hair care, creates beautiful, healthy hair to improve state of mind and instill greater self-confidence. JOICO is not only in our name, it permeates everything we do and is present in every product we create. Each of our innovations has been created to help restore hair to its strongest, shiniest, and healthiest state, with just one use and every subsequent use. Sharing the JOI of healthy hair (The JOI of Healthy Hair) is more than a promise, it’s a guarantee.

ActionAid is the independent international organization that for over 60 years has worked alongside communities to fight poverty, inequality, and injustice, promoting human rights and building pathways toward sustainable change. Present in over 70 countries, through projects and campaigns against gender violence, for social inclusion, and civic participation, with the aim of placing people at the center and strengthening their autonomy and future possibilities.

Starting tomorrow, an absolute novelty arrives on newsstands for all readers of Chi: I romanzi di Chi, a new editorial project that enriches the offering of the brand aimed at all fans of the most beloved personalities in the entertainment world. The initiative will explore the lives, successes and lesser-known sides of the stars who have most influenced gossip and lifestyle in our country.

The first story to be told within the pages of the magazine directed by Massimo Borgnis, out Wednesday, July 29, will be dedicated to an undisputed protagonist of entertainment in Italy: Belen Rodriguez.

The special issue will retrace her unique journey: from her roots and youth in Pilar, Argentina, to her arrival in Italy and television consecration. A deep narrative that highlights not only her great historic loves – Marco Borriello, Fabrizio Corona, and Stefano De Martino – but also her vulnerabilities, setbacks, and her extraordinary ability to rise again.

“For over thirty years Chi has been telling the stories and lives of the most beloved stars up close, confirming itself as the true mirror of lifestyle and society in Italy,” declares Massimo Borgnis, editor-in-chief of Chi. “With I romanzi di Chi, our magazine undergoes a natural evolution, built on that unique relationship of extraordinary trust that we have managed to build over all this time with the protagonists of our pages. A project that transforms news and exclusive scoops into a more intimate and detailed narrative, designed to give our readers an unprecedented and captivating perspective on the stories that have made Italians dream,” concludes Borgnis.

An editorial initiative, that of I romanzi di Chi, unique thanks to the intimacy that the people magazine has held for over 30 years with the protagonists of the entertainment world. A special relationship that comes to life in every chapter through the narrative of true stories, giving female and male readers a sincere and deeply authentic perspective.

The countdown continues for Il Festival dello Spettacolo, the major event entirely dedicated to the multifaceted souls of entertainment, scheduled for 6, 7 and 8 November 2026 at Superstudio Più, in via Tortona 27, Milan. Created by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, the Festival will bring to life three days packed with immersive experiences and exclusive events ready to attract the public thanks to truly unique moments: previews, interviews, showcases, masterclasses, meet&greet, and unique opportunities to meet the iconic figures of show business.

Following the announcement of the first major attendees – Carlo Conti, Antonella Clerici, Marco Liorni, Nino Frassica, Gialappa’s Band, Gianluca Gazzoli, the casts of the beloved TV series Il Paradiso delle Signore and Un Posto al Sole – the Festival is enriched further, expanding its lineup with unmissable encounters. Among the new guests are some of the most beloved faces in music: Annalisa, Noemi, Gabry Ponte, Elettra Lamborghini, Cristina D’Avena, Malika Ayane, and i Pooh. Furthermore, from TV and cinema come Gerry Scotti, Pino Insegno, Claudio Santamaria, Ficarra & Picone, Serena Rossi, Francesca Chillemi, Alberto Matano. Prominent names from the news world include Gian Marco Chiocci, Paolo Del Debbio, Alberto Brandi, and Monica Bertini.

On the stage of the Festival, there will also be sessions dedicated to the most popular television shows and their stars: X Factor with its judges; Buy It Now – Mai più senza, the new show featuring Gabriele Corsi, Mara Maionchi, Giorgio Mastrota, and Stefano D’Onghia; Cash or Trash, hosted by Paolo Conticini; Primo Appuntamento with Flavio Montrucchio; Turisti per case featuring Gianluca Torre, Ida Di Filippo, and Tommaso Zorzi. There will also be sessions dedicated to Matrimonio a prima vista, Casa a prima vista, and Bake Off Italia.

Over the three days, this second edition of Il Festival dello Spettacolo will offer a rich lineup for all fans, ranging from the world of TV, with television shows and panels, to cinema, featuring film previews, TV series, and cast meet-and-greets, to the world of music, with showcases by the most beloved artists on the Italian music scene, right through to educational sessions. All of this will take place across three large stages hosting TV cast panels, music showcases, previews, interviews, and entertainment moments. The schedule will also feature workshops, masterclasses, and in-depth sessions on music and cinema with industry professionals, including dedicated moments for emerging talents in music and film. In addition, there will be a daily food area available to the public and an exhibition area packed with engagement activities from morning to evening. The programme is constantly updated and available at ilfestivaldellospettacolo.it and on the official social channels of the Festival: week after week, new artists, guests, and events will be announced, enriching an event set to become one of the unmissable highlights of autumn 2026.

CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS

Among the new features of Il Festival dello Spettacolo, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni presents two initiatives dedicated to discovering and promoting new talents: the Vertical Music Contest and the first Film Competition, two paths designed to give visibility to musicians, authors, and creators of unreleased audiovisual works.

The Vertical Music Contest, a multimedia project created in collaboration with Interproject, was created to showcase unreleased tracks through the language of video. The best talents will perform on stage at the Festival. Applications are open until 15 September. The finalists will be selected by a jury comprising representatives of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, ADA/Warner Music Italy, FIMI – Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana, Ticketmaster, and Assomusica. The winner will secure a distribution contract with ADA Music Italy.

Also making its debut is the first Film Competition, dedicated to authors and creators of unreleased audiovisual works, aiming to spotlight emerging talents and offer new visibility opportunities. The competition is divided into three sections: Frame Stories (short films), Opera Next (feature films), and Docu Horizon (documentaries). The works will be evaluated by an exceptional jury that will award the Sorrisi Award for each category. Applications can be submitted via the FilmFreeway platform by 10 September 2026.

TICKETS

Access to the Festival will be possible by purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster, global leader in live event ticketing and official ticketing partner of the event. Admission to the Festival is paid, while children up to 3 years old enter free of charge. The special Early Bird promotion is already active, allowing tickets to be purchased under discounted conditions for a limited period. All information and details regarding purchase options are available on Ticketmaster and on the official Festival website.

PARTNERS

R101 – Official Radio Partner of the project.

SIAE – Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori and Ticketmaster (official ticketing platform of the Festival) are confirmed as partners of the project.

Edison Energia will be present at the Festival with the Energy Café: a new customer relationship concept where visitors can enjoy different experiences: savor a coffee, meet an artist, share stories of energy, innovation, and solidarity. A meeting point in the heart of the city.

JOICO is the official hairstyle partner, who will be present in the backstage available to artists before taking the stage.

TV Sorrisi e Canzoni is the Mondadori Group brand that serves as a benchmark for TV and entertainment lovers, reaching 2.6 million readers every month (source Audipress 2025/I), 4.1 million website users (source Audiweb April 25), and 1.15 million fans (source social insights IG, FB, Tik Tok, X, YouTube) thanks to a multichannel system ranging from the magazine to the website, social channels, events, and side products.

R101 Owned by RadioMediaset – the leading national radio group by audience, which also includes Radio 105, Virgin Radio, Radio Monte Carlo, Radio Subasio, and Radio Norba – R101 is the family radio, a kind, welcoming, and open radio station where entertainment is not just leisure, but a constant invitation to feel part of a lively and inclusive community. The broadcaster is distinguished by its authority in the music industry. R101 is the radio that plays the finest Italian and international songs of yesterday and today. The world of R101 represents a true integrated system centered around music and entertainment, aimed at meeting every audience consumption preference across various touch points (radio, TV channel 67 on digital terrestrial, digital, social media, events).

Superstudio Più in the heart of Milan’s Tortona District, is the symbolic venue of Superstudio Events: this is where Milano Design Week began, and for 25 years its 10,000 m² space has hosted the main design, fashion, and culture events, making it an essential stop for international brands and audiences. A leading brand in Milan events, Superstudio Events hosts over 200 events every year and more than 800,000 visitors across its 4 venue, covering over 33,000 m² in total, including conventions, congresses, fashion shows, trade fairs, and gala dinners.

Ticketmaster is a global leader in live event ticketing, processing over 500 million transactions annually across 37 countries. Through exclusive partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports leagues, artistic and theatrical tours, it delivers unparalleled live experiences to millions of fans at the largest events worldwide. It is part of Live Nation Entertainment. All scheduled events and activities are available on the website ticketmaster.it.

SIAE is a non-profit collective management organization that protects the creative work of 116,000 authors and publishers of Music, Cinema, Theatre, RadioTV and Online Works, Opera and Ballet, Literary Works, and Visual Arts registered with the Society, collecting and distributing copyright royalties derived from the use of their works. Founded in 1882 in Milan by an assembly of writers, musicians, playwrights, and publishers, including Giuseppe Verdi, Giosuè Carducci, Francesco De Sanctis, and Edmondo De Amicis, for 143 years the Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori has protected and promoted creativity and intellectual works, and is today the sixth collecting society in the world in terms of copyright collections.

Edison Energia is the Edison Group company active in the sale of electricity and gas to families and businesses, Wi-Fi connections, and value-added services for residential customers.

JOICO, part of Henkel Consumer Brands, has been leading the healthy hair revolution since 1975 and, together with the latest innovations in hair care, creates beautiful, healthy hair to lift spirits and boost self-confidence.

From October 23 to 25, 2026, the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan will host the ninth edition of Focus Live, the festival organized by Focus magazine dedicated to science, curiosity, and the big questions of the present. This year’s chosen theme is “Intelligences”, in the plural: an invitation to explore the many ways in which the mind, behavior, technology, and nature generate solutions, learn, communicate, and adapt.

For three days, Focus Live will bring scientists, researchers, communicators, and champions to the stage for events designed to present science in an accessible and engaging way. Attendees can follow the sessions on the Main Stage, at the Speakers’ Corner, and at the Creators’ Corner, as well as enjoy hands-on experiences in areas dedicated to interactive activities, live demonstrations, and workshops.

Among the first confirmed guests are sprinter Filippo Tortu, who will talk about the intelligence behind athletic movement; Barbara Mazzolai, a leading expert in plant-inspired robotics; pharmacologist Silvio Garattini; bioengineer and physicist Maria Chiara Carrozza; freediver Mike Maric; linguist Irene Lo Faro; and Charlie Smart Robot. Additional guests will be announced in the coming weeks, with the program continuously updated at https://live.focus.it.

Focus Live is more than just a lineup of talks. In the Experience Area, 1,600 square meters will be dedicated to interactive installations and live demonstrations, while the Open Air Lab will bring experiments directly into the Museum’s outdoor spaces. Highlights of the 2026 edition include the Podcast Studio Live, a glass box where guests will share their stories during live-recorded podcasts, which will later be available on YouTube and audio platforms.

Enhancing the experience further, the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology will open some of its most beloved exhibition routes to the public during the festival. Guided tours of the Leonardo Galleries and the Space area, activities in the iLabs dedicated to sustainability and digital technologies, sessions for younger visitors in the Playlab, and the virtual reality escape game The Touch will guide participants through the Museum’s heritage and educational vision. This offering complements the festival schedule, reaffirming the Museum as a key point of reference for dialogue between science, technology, and society.

A large space will also be dedicated to the Kids Area, curated by Focus Junior. For this edition, it expands to cover two whole areas of the Cavallerizze: here, alongside activities designed to introduce children and young people to science through robotics, mathematics, and nature, workshops organized with scientific partners and sponsors will be offered alongside a large play area featuring brain teasers, mega puzzles, sudoku, and chess games.

Focus Live is created in close collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, serving as a cultural partner and co-producer of the program. For the 2026 edition, the festival also partners with: Aeronautica Militare, Associazione Smontolab, Business&Roads, Human Technopole, IIT, Inaf, JRC (Joint Research Centre), Planetario di Muggiò, Politecnico di Torino, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Think about Science, and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

The journey toward Focus Live will kick off as early as October 1 with “Waiting for Focus Live”, a preview hosted by the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan. Science communicator and journalist Massimo Polidoro will lead the audience into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci, starting from the original sheets of the Codex Atlanticus preserved in the Federiciana Hall.

This year, the “Waiting for Focus Live” program also includes a special event for younger audiences: on October 11, at the Centrale dell’Acqua in Milan, young readers of Focus Junior will get to meet Geronimo Stilton, who will be ready to present his exciting “Mission Water” (“Missione Acqua”).

• Main Partners: BYD, Eni
• Partners: Humanitas University, Jordan Oral Care
• Content Partners: AIRC, Mondadori Education, Opera San Francesco
• Technical Partner: La Lucerna Educational
• Cultural Partner: Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

All information available at: https://live.focus.it

Instagram: @focus_ita

Facebook: @focus

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Focus

Focus, the monthly magazine published by Mondadori Media S.p.A., is the leading brand—across its various extensions—in popular science communication in Italy. It boasts a total unique print + digital audience of over 5.3 million (source: Audicom – March 2026) and a monthly circulation of over 104,000 copies (source: ADS, January/April 2026).

Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

The Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology is today the most important technical-scientific museum in Italy and one of the most prominent in Europe. Located in an Olivetan monastery built in the early 16th century in the heart of Milan, the Museum was founded in 1953 by engineer Guido Ucelli. Its objective is to tell the story of the “becoming of the world” starting from a unified view of culture represented by Leonardo da Vinci, to whom the Leonardo Galleries—representing its historic core identity—are dedicated. The Museum’s mission is to foster scientific citizenship: the set of knowledge and skills essential for understanding and discussing the impacts and interactions of science and technology in everyday life and with other fields of knowledge and society. Today, it is a private law Foundation supported by public institutions, with Milan’s main universities serving on its scientific council. https://www.museoscienza.org

Building on the success of the initiatives carried out in New York for Italy on Madison and in London during Clerkenwell Design Week, INTERNI renews its collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for Italian Smart Living 2026, scheduled from July 7 to 9 at the Ethiopian Science Museum.

The event, dedicated to Italian design, architecture, and innovation, will bring together institutions, businesses, architects, designers, investors, and stakeholders from Ethiopia and East African countries.
The objective is to promote Made in Italy and create new opportunities for dialogue and partnership in a rapidly growing market, where the construction, hospitality, and real estate sectors are undergoing a phase of profound transformation.

«Following New York and London, Addis Ababa represents a new stage in our international journey,» states Gilda Bojardi, director of INTERNI. «Being a communication partner for Italian Smart Living 2026 means contributing to the spread of Italian design culture in a highly dynamic context, where architecture and design can offer a tangible contribution to city development and the quality of living.

The exchange between different professional figures, cultures, and skills has always been one of the founding values of our magazine, and it is a precious opportunity to foster new relationships and showcase Italian expertise in global markets».
Among the central moments of the event, on Tuesday, July 7, INTERNI will curate a talk focusing on the role of design as a driver for economic, social, and cultural development.

Taking part in the debate will be architect Duccio Grassi, a leading figure in numerous projects within the residential, retail, and hospitality sectors; Professor Fasil Giorghis, professor and chair of Conservation of Urban & Architectural Heritage at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture; entrepreneur Kanessa Muluneh, head of Coerman-Muluneh; and Debay Million, General Manager of Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) and Special Ambassador for East Africa for the UNASDG.

The meeting, moderated by Carlo Biasia, will bring together Italian and Ethiopian experts to share experiences and visions on the future of cities, sustainable design, and technological development, fostering dialogue between the Italian production system and East African partners.

The Italian Smart Living calendar also includes an exhibition area dedicated to Italian design, furniture, and finishes companies, institutional meetings, B2B matchmaking sessions with Ethiopian buyers and decision-makers, and in-depth discussions on urban sustainability, smart cities, contemporary building technologies, energy efficiency, and investment opportunities in the real estate sector.

On Wednesday, July 8, architect Duccio Grassi will hold a masterclass on Italian design aimed at students, professionals, and businesses. An international urban regeneration competition will also be launched, focusing on Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and involving younger generations in the city’s transformation processes.

As part of the activities aimed at promoting Made in Italy, the historic Residence of the Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa will host the exhibition of the Museo del Marchio Italiano (Museum of the Italian Brand), a narrative of the evolution of the brands that have helped build the Italian identity worldwide, in a venue of great historical and symbolic value for relations between Italy and Ethiopia.
With this event, INTERNI magazine confirms its commitment to promoting design culture as a tool for dialogue between businesses, institutions, and territories, reinforcing the benchmark role it has played for years in supporting the activities of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) to showcase and promote Italian excellence in international design and furniture markets.

TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, the leading brand in the world of entertainment, and Mondadori Academy, the Mondadori Group’s online learning platform, are launching a new educational project dedicated to cinema and the arts that shape it.

From screenwriting to acting, directing, editing and production, the programme offers participants the opportunity to discover the mechanisms behind the world of filmmaking and explore how stories and characters capable of captivating millions of viewers around the world come to life, also thanks to the involvement of well-known industry figures.

A TRAINING PROGRAMME DEDICATED TO THE WORLD OF CINEMA

The training programme created by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni and Mondadori Academy for the world of cinema is structured around five on-demand courses, consisting of video lessons that can be accessed at any time. Its aim is to provide practical tools for exploring the many dimensions of cinematic language.

Through a practical and accessible approach, the programme offers concrete examples and tools to reveal the backstage of an industry that is both widely loved and still largely unfamiliar to the general public.

This unique educational offering is divided into five courses, each lasting between 90 and 120 minutes:

• Course 1 – “Writing a Film: From the First Idea to the Screenplay”, with screenwriter Doriana Leondeff;
• Course 2 – “Learning to Act: From Technique to Performance”, with actress Ivana Lotito;
• Course 3 – “Building a Film: From Vision to Production”, with film director Valerio Vestoso;
• Course 4 – “Editing a Film: From Footage to Final Cut”, with film editor Giogiò Franchini;
• Course 5 – “Producing a Film: From Concept to Set and Market”, with film producer Marco Belardi.

THE COURSE LEADERS AND THE TOPICS COVERED

This project has been made possible through collaboration with five established professionals from the film industry, who bring their extensive experience to the development of the course content.

Doriana Leondeff – “Writing a Film: From the First Idea to the Screenplay”

Doriana Leondeff, who has just won the David di Donatello Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (2006) for the film Le assaggiatrici, is a screenwriter who, over the course of nearly forty years, has crafted stories that feel natural and deeply rooted in real life. She has written for both cinema and television, won numerous awards, mentored emerging writers and has been a member of the David di Donatello jury since 2001. Among the many directors and creatives she has collaborated with are: Silvio Soldini, Carlo Mazzacurati, Cristina Comencini, Francesca Archibugi and Michele Placido.

Doriana Leondeff will take participants behind the scenes of her creative process, exploring not only three-act structures, but also how characters are “heard” before they are even given a voice. Using a practical and creative approach, the course guides participants through the tools, techniques and processes that transform an intuition into a cinematic story. She will also discuss what happens when an idea collides with the needs of direction or the constraints of editing, and how to preserve the soul of a story within an industry that is, in every respect, a business.

Ivana Lotito – “Learning to Act: From Technique to Performance”

Ivana Lotito is a renowned Italian actress who rose to prominence in 2009 with the box-office comedy Cado dalle nubi by Gennaro Nunziante, alongside Checco Zalone. At the same time, she built a strong television career, appearing in numerous drama series and consolidating her versatility as a performer. One of the defining roles of her career has been her portrayal of Azzurra Avitabile in Gomorra – The Series, beginning in 2016.

In the course, Ivana Lotito offers an in-depth overview of the craft of screen acting, analysing the artistic and technical skills required to build a credible performance.

Valerio Vestoso – “Building a Film: From Vision to Production”

Valerio Vestoso is an acclaimed film director who first entered the world of short films with Tacco 12, a mockumentary centred on the obsession with group dancing. In 2016, he won the Solinas Prize for the screenplay of the series Flash and went on to direct numerous branded content projects and television commercials. His works include the short Ratzinger vuole tornare, the documentary Essere Gigione, the short film Le Buone Maniere and the series Vita da Carlo. He is also the author of the television programme Una pezza di Lundini.

Drawing on his recognised experience in the field, Vestoso offers a structured overview of the creative and production process behind the making of a film.

Giogiò Franchini – “Editing a Film: From Footage to Final Cut”

Giogiò Franchini is a well-known film editor and was the person who introduced digital post-production to Campania: Racconti di Vittoria was the first film edited in Naples using the Avid Film Composer system. Over the years, he has collaborated with directors including Paolo Sorrentino, Jonathan Demme, Antonio Capuano, Andrea Molaioli, Sergio Rubini, Giovanni Veronesi, Valeria Golino and Riccardo Milani. Alongside his professional career, Franchini has long been dedicated to teaching and has delivered lessons, workshops and seminars at institutions including the Holden School in Turin, the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, the University of Naples Federico II and Sapienza University of Rome.

Giogiò Franchini represents that crucial moment when cinema, from a collection of scattered fragments, finally becomes a complete work. Combining theoretical reflection with practical experience, the course explores editing as a decisive stage in cinematic storytelling. From the human dimension of the editor’s work to the practical dynamics of the editing room, it examines the fundamental role of editing in shaping audiovisual narratives.

Marco Belardi – “Producing a Film: From Concept to Set and Market”

Marco Belardi is one of the most highly regarded film producers in Italy. He founded Lotus Production, the company through which he achieved major success and established the partnership that made him widely known: his collaboration with director Paolo Genovese. Their most successful film, Perfetti Sconosciuti (2016), achieved record-breaking box-office results, grossing more than €16 million and becoming the most remade Italian film in the history of world cinema. Over the years, Belardi has also worked with directors such as Paolo Virzì and Gabriele Muccino, collecting David di Donatello Awards, Nastri d’Argento, Golden Globes and Ciak d’Oro awards. Today, he leads Greenboo Production, his new production company, with several film and television projects currently in development.

In the course, Marco Belardi examines the producer’s role as a creative engine. From the initial concept through to distribution, the programme explores the production, creative and economic dynamics of the audiovisual industry, while also providing practical tools for navigating the sector.

The courses are available at www.mondadoriacademy.it.

The cinema-related courses, together with upcoming music-focused courses soon to be launched on Mondadori Academy, will also feature as part of Il Festival dello Spettacolo, the event powered by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, which will return for its second edition on 6, 7 and 8 November 2026 at Superstudio Più in Via Tortona, Milan. Within the new SORRISI LAB area, visitors will be able to take part in masterclasses and workshops led by leading figures from the film and music industries. These sessions will provide an introductory overview of the themes explored in the online courses, creating a direct bridge between live experience and digital learning.

TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, is a Mondadori Group brand and the go-to source for television and entertainment enthusiasts, reaching 2.6 million readers each month (source: Audipress 2025/I), 4.2 million website users (source: Audiweb Jan–Oct 2025) and 1.15 million fans (source: social insights IG, FB, TikTok, X, YouTube) through a fully integrated multichannel ecosystem spanning magazine, website, social media, events and related products.

Mondadori Academy is the Mondadori Group’s online learning platform which, through the contribution of the Group’s brands, offers innovative, accessible and high-quality training programmes across a wide range of fields, from artificial intelligence and design to manga and entertainment.

With a total of 542,000 visitors, INTERNI MATERIAE has once again proved itself to be the most popular event of the FuoriSalone, recording a 14% increase compared with the previous edition and further cementing its position as a leading event dedicated to contemporary design culture.

The figures show 305,000 visitors to the University of Milan, 170,000 visiting the Audi X Zaha Hadid Architects exhibition at Portrait Milano and 67,000 at the Brera Botanical Garden, highlighting not only the extraordinary public turnoutbut also the ability of the exhibition-event to create a widespread, integrated and highly attractive system on a national and international scale.

From 20 to 30 April, Milan was transformed into a major cultural and creative hub, an open platform for research and design experimentation, where over 40 installations and more than 50 architects, designers, artists and companies from over 10 countries explored materials as the fundamental language of contemporary design. An urban laboratory where architecture, art, science, industry and technological innovation have come together to generate new visions and cross-pollination of styles for concrete projects.

Spanning a wide geographical area, INTERNI MATERIAE has woven a collective narrative that transcends the realm of exhibition-making to establish itself as a genuine cultural platform. Site-specific installations, micro-architectures and macro-objects, alongside conferences, talks, performances and opportunities for discussion, have come together to form a rich tapestry of content, confirming the project’s central role as a tool for interpreting the present and shaping the future.

The route took in five of the city’s iconic landmarks: for the fourth consecutive year, Eataly Milano Smeraldo and Urban Up | Unipol at De Castillia 23 joined the three institutional venues – theUniversity of Milan, theBrera Botanical Garden and Audi X Zaha Hadid Architects at Portrait Milano – to create an integrated urban narrative, deeply interconnected and capable of fostering an ongoing dialogue between places, people and disciplines.

“During FuoriSalone, Milan reaffirms its status as a major cultural and creative hub for bringing to fruition projects that could not be realised elsewhere,” says Gilda Bojardi, editor-in-chief of INTERNI. “Once again this year, the city has become a testing ground for design, where architects, designers and creative minds from all over the world have been able to exchange ideas, blend their visions and, through their projects, contribute to the development of a shared vision aimed at a more conscious and sustainable future”.

The exhibition-event thus reaffirms its status as the flagship event of FuoriSalone, launched in 1990 on the initiative of Gilda Bojardi, thanks to the high cultural and design standards of the installations, the calibre of the brands involved, and the extraordinary media coverage spanning the press, radio, television, specialist publications, digital platforms and social media, thereby consolidating INTERNI ’s undisputed leadership within the design communication sector.

We would like to thank Audi, co-producer alongside Zaha Hadid Architects, as well as all the companies, designers and architects who took part: Annabel Karim Kassar for Annaka Design, Rubner Haus, ABS Group and Valpaint, Irritec con Davision; BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group per Artemide; Snøhetta for VitrA; AMDL CIRCLE and Michele De Lucchi for Zambon; Piero Lissoni for Sanlorenzo; Mutti with Mapei; Alessandro Scandurra for Holcim Italia; Wu Bin – W.Design with M77, MOORGEN, UMGG, YARDCOM; DAAA Haus Group for Recobel by Halmann Vella; MM Design along with Xlam Dolomiti; OTTO Studio – Paola Navone and Cristina Pettenuzzo with Studio Azzurro per Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano; Simone Micheli Architectural Hero for Lumyra Energy, Pilosio and WorldHotels; Secco Sistemi; Meneghello Paolelli for Gibus; City of Busan with Migliore+Servetto; Marco Nereo Rotelli with Domyn and Veolia; Bertozzi & Casoni for Galleria Deambrogi; Silvio De Ponte for Idealverde; Sony Group Creative Center with Setsu & Shinobu Ito for Sony Group Corporation; MAD for Canva; Alexander Bellman for ILTI Luce; Q-Bic with the students of POLI.Design and the Scuola di Design of Politecnico di Milano with Rubinetterie Treemme; Richard Orlinski for Fidenza Village; Thirtyone Design + Management for Uniqlo; Christoph Radl with Eugenia Bruni for Pasquale Bruni; Jan Puylaert for EcoPixel; Paola Sasplugas for PDPAOLA; Accademia IUAD; Genny Canton Studio and Operaventuno for MCZ Group; Marco Merendi and Diego Vencato for Stannah; Artset for Ever in Art; CODOO Studio for Tile of Spain; Navim Yacht Lab and Tecnimpianti; Rampello & Partners for First Italy; IED with the VIVO project; Studio Paolo Ferrari for A.A.T.C. and Co; Natascia Finocchiaro Maurino for Cristallina Design with Cristallina and Graniti Maurino; Alessandro Enriquez for Kartos; Dainelli Studio for Status Contract with Fratelli Damian; Giotto Calendoli for Eataly Milano Smeraldo; Studio Azzurro for Urban Up | Unipol.