What's on 2026

An open conference exploring the first 1000 days of life, a crucial period for every child’s development and growth.

The event is part of a project launched in the Veneto region by the International Salesian Institute for Educational Research (ISRE), The Human Safety Net, Dritti sui Diritti, and the Municipality of Venice, with the aim of supporting families with children aged 0 to 3 and providing tools and knowledge to foster healthy development and nurture every child’s potential.

Featuring contributions from experts, professionals, and local organizations, the conference will be an opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and new perspectives on family wellbeing, as well as insights into development during the early years of life. Moderated by Luciana Rossi (Professor ISRE), we will listen contributions from Danilo Corrà (Social Cohesion Director), Ilaria Festa (Director UOC Infanzia, Adolescenza e Famiglia Districts of Venezia-Mestre), Michela Possamai (Director ISRE), Daniela Lucangeli (Developmental Psychology professor at Università di Padova), Rossella Giolo (Comune di Venezia), Nicoletta Codato (Ulss 3 Serenissima), Stefania Porchia (Centro Governance & Social Innovation - Fondazione Università di Ca’ Foscari), Laura Felisati (Cooperativa Orizzonti).

To conclude the event, participants will have the opportunity to visit A World of Potential, the interactive exhibition at The Home of The Human Safety Net.

Registration link: reservation link