IULM Hosts the HR 2026 Forum: People, Organizations, and the Future of Work

IULM University is hosting the HR – People & Culture 2026 Forum, scheduled for November 18 and 19 at IULM 6, located at Via Carlo Bo 7 in Milan. Two days of talks, workshops, and networking will bring together human resources professionals, managers, experts, and representatives from academia to discuss the future of work.

Now in its 18th edition, the Forum will have “People Voice” as its central theme, with a program dedicated to the role of people in organizations, covering topics such as technological innovation, active listening, and well-being.

As part of the Forum’s extensive program, six sessions will feature contributions from IULM faculty and representatives.

November 18

• Room 146 (Phygital Room) – “AI expertise is not technical. It is organizational, ” led by Andrea Carignani.

• Auditorium – “People Voice and the Future of Work: How Prepared Are Organizations?”, featuring a presentation by Guido Di Fraia.

November 19

• Room 146 (Phygital Room) – “Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Breaking the Silence in Organizations, ” moderated by Alessandra Mazzei.

• Room 612 (Workshop Room) – “When the Mind Enters the Workplace: Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and New Forms of Recognition, ” featuring Vincenzo Russo.

• Auditorium – “New Generations in the Workplace: A Dialogue Between Companies, Universities, and Students, ” moderated by Tommaso Abbiati, Head of Career Services and Corporate Relations at IULM, with Ludovico Caprioli participating.

• Room 146 (Phygital Room) – “From Work-Life Balance to Work Sustainability: A New Paradigm for Organizations, ” featuring a presentation by Luca Quaratino.

Over the course of the two days, the University will also have a dedicated space for meetings with companies to explore collaboration opportunities and strengthen the dialogue between the university and the professional world.

Check out the full program and how to participate.