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Policy- and lawmakers outreach and education

 

Università IULM actively provides outreach, general education, upskilling and capacity-building to policy- and law-makers and and public officials on relevant topics including education, economics, law, technology, migration and displacement, and climate change through conferences, professional training, and public engagement initiatives.
These initiatives also cover sustainability, digital governance, AI regulation, intercultural communication, and social inclusion and contribute to evidence-based public policy and the strengthening of institutional capacities at local, national, and international levels.

1. IULM Flow Talks and Policy-Oriented Webinars

Through its IULM Flow Talk platform, the University organizes open-access webinars targeting decision-makers, corporate leaders, and public sector representatives.
The 2024–2025 cycle included sessions on sustainability communication, ESG transparency, and climate governance, featuring national and international experts such as One Ocean Foundation’s representatives and IULM faculty in strategic communication.
The series serves as a neutral platform for dialogue among academia, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders.

2. AI Governance and Digital Policy Capacity-Building

In 2024, IULM hosted the high-level conference “The European AI Act”, which convened members of the European Parliament, jurists, and researchers to discuss the implications of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act for Italian and European governance systems.
The event provided public officials and policymakers with tools to interpret the new regulatory framework for AI ethics, risk management, and algorithmic transparency.
Complementing this, the conference “Che Genere di AI” examined gender bias and human rights in artificial intelligence, further supporting digital policy literacy among institutional audiences.

3. Environmental Governance and Climate Policy Education

IULM continues to contribute to climate and sustainability policy dialogue through international representation and collaborative events:

  • At COP28 (Dubai), IULM participated in discussions within the Italian Pavilion, where Professor Stefania Romenti presented on strategic communication for climate action, emphasizing youth participation and intergenerational dialogue.
  • The University’s role at EXPO 2023 reinforced this mission: its research centres, including CIMASC and the Behavior & Brain Lab, organized a congress on eco-consciousness and environmental communication, offering guidance to public administrators and sustainability practitioners.
  • During IULM Sustainability Week 2024, policymakers, regional representatives, and corporate leaders participated in thematic sessions on climate literacy, ESG regulation, and green innovation, fostering cross-sectoral dialogue.

4. Tourism, Urban Policy, and Local Government Training

As part of its collaboration with local institutions, IULM organized the webinar “Turismo e Clima”, addressing the policy implications of climate change on regional tourism strategies.
The University also contributed to Milan Green Week 2024, enhancing public awareness and training for municipal policymakers and planners on sustainable urban development and environmental governance.

5. Policy Communication and Institutional Dialogue

Through the event “False ESG Narratives” and the forum “Professioni della Sostenibilità” (2024), IULM trained policymakers and communication professionals on ESG compliance, corporate ethics, and anti-greenwashing communication under EU standards.
Moreover, the roundtable “Young People, Voting and the Future”, held at the Senate of the Republic in Rome, engaged lawmakers and youth representatives in developing inclusive democratic participation frameworks. IULM also organized and hosted the Roundtables on Arabic Language Education in Italy (2024) aiming at training representatives from the Ministry of University and Research and regional school authorities to shape national strategies for linguistic inclusion.