Inizio Futuro

Every future has its beginning. Ours starts with a philanthropic gesture.

On June 18, the Bocconi community came together to celebrate the tangible impact of philanthropy, alongside those who, through their support, help shape the future every day: our Donors.

The 2025 edition of the Donor Event carried a special meaning:  a symbolic year, our "Year Zero," marked by a renewed momentum toward what lies ahead. A future built on knowledge, responsibility, solidarity, and vision.

Hosted by Erika Zancan, Director of Alumni & Fundraising, the evening unfolded as a collective narrative of music, words, and images. Live speeches, theatrical performances, and video contributions gave voice to Bocconi’s identity: scholarship students shared their year at the University, professors guided the audience through symbolic campus locations, while student theater sketches brought lightness and rhythm to the storytelling—accompanied by the melodies of the Bocconi Jazz Business Unit.

The event opened with remarks from President Andrea Sironi, who offered a clear and impactful reflection on the role of the university as a driver of change. The evening then weaved together experiences, themes, and perspectives, taking the audience through some of today’s great challenges, such as the green transition, explored in a talk by Professor Italo Colantone, presented with depth, accessibility, and engagement.

A highlight of inspiration came with the panel moderated by Dean Antonella Carù: donors Sara Doris and Natale Labia shared the philanthropic commitment of their families through their respective foundations, united by a shared desire to give back and a strong belief in the transformative power of education.

To conclude, the words of Rector Francesco Billari powerfully reaffirmed the University’s mission: to be a leading institution of the 21st century, creating shared knowledge and driving social impact.

“Inizio Futuro” is the promise of this commitment: to support merit and talent, to foster knowledge, to drive development and social mobility—together.

To you, Alumni, Donors, and Partners, goes our deepest gratitude: without your support, no story could begin.