The BEYOND Project is pleased to announce the upcoming BEYOND Conference and Survey Presentation, which will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the University of Messina – Faculty of Law, Room 5.
The event will represent an important opportunity to bring together academics, experts, stakeholders, Advisory Board members and associated partners to discuss key issues related to ESG values, sustainability, public policy and higher education.
The conference will open with institutional greetings by Prof. Alessio Lo Giudice, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Messina, and Prof. Luca Spataro, University of Pisa and BEYOND Project Coordinator.
The first session, titled “ESG, Sustainability and Public Policy”, will focus on sustainability reporting, the European ESG framework, the impact of climate change and the energy transition on public finances, sustainable economic growth in the EU and the role of AI platforms in promoting ESG values.
The afternoon session will be dedicated to the presentation of the BEYOND Survey, including the analysis of the collected data, the methodology adopted and the main results emerging from the study. The session will also address new trends in ESG education and the tools developed within the BEYOND Project.
The event will conclude with a roundtable discussion involving stakeholders, Advisory Board members and associated partners, aimed at encouraging dialogue and exchange on the future of ESG awareness and education among younger generations.
The BEYOND Project looks forward to welcoming participants and sharing the outcomes of its work with the wider academic and professional community.
Event details
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Venue: University of Messina, Faculty of Law, S. Pugliatti Sq. n. 1 – Room 5
Online participation: Available
Language: English
The full agenda of the event is available for download here: