Event in collaboration with the ISPI - Italian Institute for International Political Studies
Paolo Gentiloni is Chair of the EIB Global Advisory Board and Co-Chair of UN Expert Group on Debt Crisis. Distinguished Fellow, Brookings Institution; Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe and Università Cattolica Milano. He served as European Commissioner for Economy (2019–24), Prime Minister of Italy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Communications.
Romano Prodi is Full professor of Industrial Economics, Bologna University. From 2009 to 2013 Professor at large at Brown University and from 2010 to 2015 Professor at CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) in Shanghai. He is now President of the Foundation for Worldwide Cooperation.
Paolo Magri is President of the Advisory Board of the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) and Professor of International Relations at Bocconi University. He is member of the Board of Directors of LUISS University and of the Touring Club Italia; member of the Council of ECFR. He is a regular speaker, writer and commentator to diverse media outlet.
The stage of Teatro Sociale has been graced by the likes of Arturo Toscanini and Enrico Caruso. It has played host to Italy’s finest operas and plays, not to mention dance shows, New Year’s Eve parties and political rallies. A splendid example of Italian-style theatre, from 1819 until the 1960s, it served as the main backdrop of the city’s cultural scene. In 2000, after being purchased by the province and significant restoration works, it was returned to its former glory. The stalls, three floors of boxes and the gallery can seat up to 670 people, while the elegant rooms of the adjoining Palazzo Festi are often used for meetings and conferences.
To attend the events at Teatro Sociale, you can collect the entry tickets directly at the venue starting two hours before the event begins.
