Sala Viscontea – Suitable for ages 6 and over
Why are there more and more obese children? What do they have in common with food waste and malnutrition? What impact do our dietary routines
ABF – CFP Clusone – Suitable for ages 13 – 15
What happens when nature meets chemistry and the expertise of a chef? Milk, fruit, grains, mixed with sodium alginate, agar-agar, ovo-dry and soy
Ateneo Di Scienze Lettere e Arti di Bergamo – Suitable for ages 8 – 13
Since the beginning of time, stones have been used to prepare, cook, preserve and consume food. Which daily dietary preferences had their origins
Scuola d’Arte Applicata “A.Fantoni” – Suitable for ages 13 and over
Did you know that you can create beautiful paintings with fruit and vegetables? This art workshop will teach you how to boil and squeeze
Collegio Vescovile di Sant’Alessandro – Suitable for ages 11- 17
Let the palatable words of great Italian writers transport you to the magical palette of food colors. Discover how the color of food can be
Istituto Aereonautico A. Locatelli – Suitable for ages 11-17
Have you ever tried to imagine the mass and weight of the earth? Or pondered the fact that while you exert a force on the earth, the earth also
Cascina del Mulino, Monastero di Astino – Suitbale for ages 6 and over
Discover the extraordinary properties of flour. Hands-on milling workshop where you can grind and sieve while experts explain the relationship
Istituto Superiore Don Lorenzo Milani – 9.00 – 13.00 – Suitable for ages 7 -10
Why is bread so light and fluffy and why does a cake rise in the oven? Why do beer and wine contain alcohol and bubbles? These are some of the
Istituto Comprensivo G. Carducci – Suitable for ages 9-11
Come and learn how to make healthier choices by conducting experiments with the main nutrients that are present in what we eat for breakfast. As
Monastero di Astino – Suitable for ages 11-18
Eating is a complex sensorial experience. All our senses, as well as other non-sensorial environmental factors, are put into play to perceive
Cascina Mulino, Monastero di Astino – Suitable for ages 9 and over
Did you know that the scrap from the wine and juice making processes can be retransformed into food additives and new types of oils, grape skins
Auditorium Piazza della Libertà – 11.00 – Suitable for ages 14 and over
FOOD EDUCATION STARTING IN THE CLASSROOM Fake news about food circulates throughout the internet and not only carries the risk of influencing
Chiostro Ex Chiesa Maddalena – Suitable for all ages
A temporary space set up for the development of cultural activities. During the G7 Agricultural Meeting, the space will be managed by La Terza
Cascina Mulino, Monastero di Astino – Suitable for ages 11 and over
This workshop will present some innovative health foods obtained from winemaking by-products, illustrating the recovery process and new uses of
Cortile Provincia di Bergamo – Suitable for all ages
NUTRICA-Zea Nutrica Zea is an event, a performance that can be called a “Shared Work-in-progress”. It starts with some seed and proceeds through
Sala Viscontea – 17.00 – 18.30 – Suitable for ages 12 and over
Plant diseases and insects have damaged crops throughout the history of mankind. They have always been a subject of study as well as a curiosity,
Sala Viterbi – Provincia di Bergamo – 9.30 – 13.00 – Suitable for all ages
Time to reflect on CAP, the Common Agriculture Policy, and how we would like to see it reformed to be more fitting for agricultural enterprises
Monastero di Astino – 9.00 – 11.00 – Suitable for ages 11-18
Olives, grapes and grains have always been known as the classic trio of foods that characterize Mediterranean cuisine. Olives and olive oil have
Sentierone, Quadriportico, Piazza Dante, Piazza Piave – 9.00 – 18.00
OPEN AIR FARMERS MARKET FEATURING SHORT SUPPLY CHAIN PRODUCERS A TASTE OF THE TERRITORY An extraordinary market, teeming with the colors and
Teatro Donizetti – 17.00 – Suitable for ages 14 and over
After energy and the environment, the third greatest challenge to the survival of mankind is food supply. Future food must be sustainable,
Clinica Castelli – 15.30 – Suitable for ages 15 and over
How much does food matter in the prevention and cure of cancerous tumors? Clinica Castelli offers an open forum with scientific answers regarding
Agriculture, source of life and guardian of health, for sustainable resource management. The conference will take into consideration topics
Sentierone, Largo G.Gavazzeni – 10.00 – 18.00 – Suitable for ages 4 and over
Creation of a shared installation where the joint contribution results in a unique photographic image of our relationship to food. Through
Sentierone, Quadriportico, Piazza Dante, Piazza Piave – 9.00 – 18.30 – Suitable for all ages
ORGANIC SUNDAY | NATIONAL ORGANIC DAY This year Bergamo will be the showcase for National Organic Sunday, an event to promote high quality
Sala Marida Bertocchi, Università degli Studi di Bergamo – 17.00 – Suitable for all ages
According to the Zero Hunger Goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, “it is time to rethink how to produce, share and consume
Monastero di Astino – 11:00 – 12:30 – Suitable for ages 11 -18
“Maize is a plant of high strategic and political value. It has become one of the most powerful trade products of the farming industry, serves as
Monastero di Astino – 9.00 – 10:30 – Suitable for ages 11-18
A workshop to learn about goat cheeses of Lombardy. The lesson will start with an overview of the indigenous breeds of the region, including
Aula Consiliare, Provincia di Bergamo – 15.00 – 18.00 – Invitation only
Panel discussion of food marketing on the internet and consumer protection regarding quality and food safety. A comparison at an international
Ex Monastero di Valmarina – 9.15 – 18.30 – Suitable for all ages
Morning Session STORIES OF AGRICULTURE IN PRE-INDUSTRIAL BERGAMO AND GOOD INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES 9.15 – Oscar Locatelli, President of the
Monastero di Astino – 9.00 and 11.00 – Suitable for ages 11-18
Our knowledge of honey is often rudimentary and based on the fact that it is made by bees, is semi-liquid, amber in color, sticky and sweet, is a
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, S. Agostino e Chiostri Suitable for all ages
Agrogeneration in collaboration with MIUR (Ministry of Education) after appointments in Catania, Milan, and Bologna, organizes an idea marathon
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, S. Agostino e Chiostri – Suitable for all ages
Agrogeneration Bergamo is an event dedicated to innovation in the agri-food chain. Bergamo will be an essential stop-off on this journey
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 17.00 – Suitable for all ages
The future of agriculture must look sustainability from all sides, involving the entire supply chain not just in terms of the environment, but
Bergamo Science Center – 15.00 – 18.00 – Suitable fro ages 15 and over
Save the Children wants to contribute to the on-going debate in Italy for the identification of a sustainable and responsible model of
Aula Consiliare, Palazzo Frizzoni – 15.00 – 17.00 – Invitation only
The G7 Geographical Indication is a meeting between the major producers in the GI sectors of Food, Wine and Spirits from the G7 and other
Bergamo Science Center – 9.30 – 11.30 -Suitable for high school students
Choices in consumption are conditioned by the process of globalization and societal tendencies towards individualization. Consumers are faced
Bergamo Science Center – 9.00 alle 12.30 – Suitable for ages 14-18
9-11 Workshops: “Hunger at the Table”, from Oxfam Italia, is an interactive meal that illustrates the global inequality on the issue of access to
Monastero di Astino – 9.00 and 11.00 – Suitable for ages 11-18
There are many cheese lovers in Italy, but often, due to lack of information, they end up eating the same types over and over. Yet our country is
Auditorium Piazza della Libertà – Ore 9.00 – 12:30 – Suitable for ages 14 and over
Social farming is a new possibility for agri-businesses to diversify and integrate the farm into a multi-functional society. It offers the chance
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, S. Agostino e Chiostri 18.30 21.00 – Suitable for all ages
The “Contadinner di Vazapp” is an agora centered around stories and people, founded to welcome young people who, thanks to their communication
Roundtable involving a varied forum of stakeholders from the private sector, academia, the world of journalism, students and industry experts
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, S. Agostino e Chiostri Suitable for all ages
How does a young startupper confront agri-food problems? To demonstrate how digital technology is making a difference in the agri-food industry,
Auditorium Piazza della Libertà – 15.00 – 16:30 – Suitable for: industry professionals, business people, university students and final year high school students
Food policies are part of the government mandate and cannot ignore labelling, a strategic tool for major business interests, and
Aula Consiliare, Provincia di Bergamo – 11.30 – Suitable for ages 6-18
Next year will be the fortieth anniversary of the winner of the Palme d’or at the Cannes International Film Festival, “L’albero degli Zoccoli”,
Auditorium Piazza della Libertà – 10.00-11:30 – Suitable for all, University and final year high school students
Food safety and labelling: what is stated and what is hidden? The food we depend on for our survival is at the center of global
Aula Consiliare, Palazzo Frizzoni – 10.00-13.00 – Suitable for all ages
Despite the unpredictability of climate change, food production losses and volatile food prices – which no production model can control – organic
Monastero di Astino – 9:00-10:30 – Suitable for ages 11-18
Tea has had extraordinary ties to various countries and cultures, evolving from a poor beverage for monks to a drink for religious ceremonies,
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, S. Agostino e Chiostri Suitable for all ages
In a knowledge based economy, the expansion of scientific research is fundamental. CREA researchers will talk about their projects and research
Teatro Donizetti – 21.00 – 22:30 – Suitable for ages 14 and over
The discovery of gene targeting, the first technique in modifying genomes, was a breakthrough for genetic engineering, revolutionized in recent
Ex Monastero di Astino – from 13 to 15 october
Over 100 leaders of the culinary world in 3 days: 5 Guest Chefs; 16 Michelin stars chefs; 16 Chefs from East Lombardy; 16 producers from East
Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII – Sala Oggioni – 15.30 – Suitable for partners and everyone
Speakers: Roberto Moncalvo, President of Coldiretti,Phil Hogan, European Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Maurizio Martina,
Villa Moroni, Stezzano – 14.30-17.30 Suitable for all ages
Technological innovation and scientific research have a key role to ensure environmental, economic and social sustainability levels to the future
Teatro Donizetti – 11.00 – Suitable for all, University and final year high school students
Cesvi and its partner Alliance2015 will present a world preview of the 2017 Global Hunger Index. Developed and adopted by the International Food
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, S. Agostino e Chiostri 10.00 – 17.00 – Suitable for all ages
From Farming to Life Sciences, we’ve arrived at a new state of consciousness about what has a daily impact on human existence: food. The closing
Piazza Cavour, Sentierone, Quadriportico, Piazza Dante, Piazza Piave – 9.00-19.00 – Suitable for all ages
CAMPAGNA AMICA 100 certified vendors from all over Italy and the participation of the Italian Presidia and Alpine Food Community will be bringing
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 17.00 Suitable for all ages – Simultaneous translation in Italian
Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development and often they are good examples of a
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 16.00 – Suitable for all ages – Simultaneous translation in Italian
DISCOVER FOOD THROUGH GASTRONOMIC SCIENCE Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development
Chiesa di San Giorgio – 16.00 – Suitable for all ages
Cherishing what has been created is essential, especially in the times we are living in. Maybe it is the most important issue to have at heart.
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 15.00 – Suitable for all ages – Simultaneous translation in Italian
Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development and often they are good examples of a
Valle della Biodiversità – 15:00-16:30 – Suitable for all ages
The Astino Valley is at a historical turning point, from a single crop cultivation of maize to an organic multi-crop farming, with a project that
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 14.00 – Suitable for all ages – Simultaneous translation in Italian
Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development and often they are good examples of a
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 12.00 – Suitable for all ages – Simultaneous translation in Italian
Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development and often they are good examples of a
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 11.00 – Suitable for all ages – Simultaneous translation in Italian
Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development and often they are good examples of a
Aula Magna, Università degli Studi di Bergamo – 10.30 – 11:30 – Suitable for all ages
Issues of food safety and right to food, already raised at Expo Milano 2015, are at the center of the Italian Presidency of the G7 and
Valle della Biodiversità – 10.00 alle 11:30 – Suitable for: children 3-10 and their families
Yellow carrots, blue tomatoes and black peppers? A close-up look at biodiverse farming and landscape. This workshop will be a chance to work the
Sala Cutuli, Palazzo Frizzoni – 10.00 – Suitable for all ages- Simultaneous translation in Italian
Produce, fish, fruit, livestock, grains, beverages … often they contribute to the community development and often they are good examples of a
A joint initiative between the Municipality of Bergamo and the University of Bergamo, the Bergamo Green project was focused on providing
Monastero di Astino – open to the public at 18:00
ASTINO NEL GUSTO You can taste gourmet delights prepared by: • 4 Michelin Star Chefs: Philippe Léveillé; Marco e Vittorio Colleoni, Romano
Monastero di Astino – Open to the public at 18:00
ASTINO NEL GUSTO You can taste gourmet delights prepared by: • 3 Star Michelin Chefs: Stefano Arrigoni e Paolo Benigni, Stefano Cerveni,
Monastero di Astino – Open to the public at 11.00
ASTINO NEL GUSTO You can taste gourmet delights prepared by: • 4 Star Michelin Chefs: Massimo Fezzardi, Loredana Vescovi e Camillo Rota, Roberto
Monastero di Astino – Open to the public 18:00
ASTINO NEL GUSTO You can taste gourmet delights prepared by: • 3 Chef stellati: Daniel Facen, Paolo Frosio, Riccardo Camanini • 3 Guest Chef:
Valle della Biodiversità – Ore 15.00 – Adatto a tutti
FROM SMART AGRIFOOD TO THE SMART URBAN GARDEN In the Valley of Biodiversity, thanks to the Regional Department of Agriculture, the innovation of
A space for the knowledge of Biodiversity through sensory activities and nature discovery. It will also be possible to observe the activities of
