LUMINA SUMMER SCHOOL
Emerging Technology & Sustainability: Shaping Tomorrow’s World
Lumina Summer School is an intensive course designed for university students and recent graduates who want to build leadership, management, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience focused on environmental sustainability and technological innovation.
Hosted on H-FARM Campus, this summer program offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between university and the working world. With a practical approach that blends theory, real business cases, and project simulations, Lumina Summer School prepares participants to face the real challenges of today’s business landscape.
The program focuses on two strategic areas: sustainability and emerging technologies. Partner companies present real-world projects related to the ecological transition and digital transformation, giving students the chance to work on relevant and up-to-date business briefs. This makes Lumina Summer School a forward-thinking course in sustainability and technology, designed for those who want to make an impact.
Throughout the program, you’ll collaborate closely with fellow students and industry professionals, engaging directly with the trends that are redefining innovation and the future of business.
Curious to find out if this program is right for you? Contact the H-FARM College team, we’re here to help you shape a more sustainable and tech-driven future, starting with your ambitions.
PARTICIPANTS’ AGE:
17 – 24 years
LANGUAGE:
English
2025 EDITION:
23 – 27 June
LOCATION:
H-FARM Campus
FEE
Free with full scholarship for LUMINA students (H-FARM College)
€ 650.00 + VAT (without accommodation) with partial scholarship
€ 950.00 + VAT (accommodation included) with partial scholarship
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Why choose a course on sustainability and emerging technologies
Lumina Summer School is designed to prepare a new generation of students and young professionals to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world. This sustainability and technology course empowers you to become a key player in driving change, combining theory, hands-on experience, and direct interaction with industry experts.
The program places a strong focus on sustainable business and project management in tech-driven contexts. You’ll learn how to optimize resources, tackle complex problems with strategic thinking, and develop leadership skills essential for those who want to work or launch a business in the tech industry.
With its practical, project-based approach, Lumina Summer School allows you to immediately apply what you learn through real business cases, interactive workshops, and project simulations. It’s a complete experience, ideal for anyone seeking a sustainability course or technology course with a professional and applied focus.
Networking is a key component of the journey: you’ll meet CEOs, startup founders, and innovation professionals, building valuable connections for your academic and professional future.
The program concludes with a final event where participants present their projects to a panel of experts, receive direct feedback, and refine essential soft skills like communication and public speaking.
Curious to find out if this course is right for you? Contact H-FARM College and start shaping your impact.
The ideal participant in Lumina Summer School is a motivated university student or young professional with a strong interest in sustainability, technological innovation, and global challenges. Whether you’re curious about how the green transition is reshaping industries or want to explore the role of emerging technologies in business models, this program is for you.
No prior experience in environmental sustainability or tech is required, what really matters is your willingness to learn, your ability to think critically, and your openness to getting involved in real projects and active discussions.
This is the right path for those who want to make a difference in the tech business world, gaining a broad, interdisciplinary, and action-oriented perspective. If you’re looking for a sustainability course or technology course that offers concrete tools to help you shape the future, Lumina Summer School is your chance.
Got questions or wondering if this program is the right fit for you? Reach out, the H-FARM College team is here to help you take the first step.
Sponsor companies
Leading companies will showcase real-world business cases at the intersection of sustainability and cutting-edge technology, offering students hands-on insights into tomorrow’s most impactful innovations.
Course Agenda – Emerging Technology & Sustainability | June 23–27
MON
JUNE 23
11.00-11.30 — Welcome & introduction (prof. Raffaele Testorelli)
11.00-12.30 — ALTROMERCATO: Sustainability, Data & Geopolitics (Alessandro Franceschini, CEO)
12.30-14.00 — Networking lunch
14.00-15.30 — LUXOTTICA: Smart glasses and AI: exploring opportunities beyond consumer applications (Francesco Bet, Product Developer & Project Manager)
15.30-17.30 — Workshop: Crafting a Future-Proof and Sustainable Business (prof. Raffaele Testorelli)
17.30-18:30 — Beach Volley Match
TUE
JUN 24
09.30-11.00 — Autonomous AI Agents for sustainability (H-FARM AI)
11.00-12.30 — PROTIVITI: AI in consulting (Emma Marcandalli, Managing Director, Management Team Protiviti Italy, Luca Risi, Managing Director, Digital, Dario Riccardo Luzzoli, Director, Digital, Gianmarco Roncone, Manager, Business Performance Improvement)
12.30-14.00 — Networking lunch
14.00-15.30 — DANIELI: Automation for sustainability: Danieli IT-Driven Vision for the Future of Manufacturing (Ing. Rinaldis Mattia – Manufacturing – EVP; Ing. Mason Auri – ICT – Director; Mulinaris Alessia – Talent Acquisition Specialist)
15.30-17.30 — Workshop: Autonomous AI Agents for Sustainability (H-FARM AI)
17.30-18:30 — Team building activity
WED
JUNE 25
09.30 – 11.00 — User journey & prototyping (prof. Serena Leonardi)
11.00 – 12.30 — VARASCHIN: Case history Varaschin (Stefano Giusti, direttore operativo)
12.30 – 14.00 — Networking lunch
14.00-15.30 — AKQA: Invent. Design. Elevate: The AKQA Approach to Product Thinking (CGO, Andrea Pia)
15.30 – 17.30 — Workshop: User journey & prototyping (prof. Serena Leonardi)
17.30-18.30 — Free time/beach volley
18.30 – 20.30 — Pizza Night & Karaoke
THU
JUNE 26
09.30 – 11.00 — Workshop: Pitch presentation (prof. Massimiliano Fusari)
11.00 – 12.30 — KPMG, Techno-ethics: Sustainability and Process Innovation in Insurance business (Giovanni Deretta, Principal KPMG Advisory Entreprise Platforms, Eleonora Manzato, Senior Manager, KPMG Advisory Governance, Risk & Compliance)
12.30 – 14.00 — Networking lunch
14.30 – 17.30 — Workshop: Pitch presentation (prof. Massimiliano Fusari)
17:30-18:30 — Goodbye aperitivo
FRI
JUNE 27
09.30-11.00 — Teamwork: Finalising the projects pitch (prof. Raffaele Testorelli)
11.00-12.30 — Inspirational Talk (AKQA CEO, Umberto Basso)
12.30-14.00 — Networking lunch
14:00-16:00 — Final event: Pitching the projects
What You’ll Learn: Learning Goals of the Course
Lumina Summer School is designed to give participants a clear and practical understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on the real world. Through an experiential learning path, this technology course helps students develop both practical and strategic skills to tackle the challenges of digital transformation and the sustainable transition.
All activities are designed to stimulate creativity, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. The focus on real-world projects, sustainability, and innovation also makes Lumina a powerful sustainability course, ideal for those who want to make informed, purpose-driven choices in the tech business landscape.
Curious to know how this course can support your personal and professional growth? Contact H-FARM College, our team is here to guide you.
Understanding Emerging Technologies
Exploring Industry Applications
Developing Practical Skills
Enhancing Problem-Solving Abilities
Collaborating in Multidisciplinary Teams
Fostering Creativity with AI
Applying Knowledge to Real-World Scenarios
Understanding Environmental and Social Impacts
Lumina Summer School faculty is made up of international professionals with experience across academia, management, consulting, and startups. This multidisciplinary team brings concrete skills, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of global trends in sustainability and innovation to the classroom.
The program is led by Raffaele Testorelli, Associate Dean of Faculty at H-FARM College.
A manager, consultant, and professor, Testorelli spent years working with executives, startup founders, government officials, and students to help them understand change, anticipate complex scenarios, and design forward-thinking strategies for the evolving tech business landscape. He strongly believes in an educational model that blends theory, practical application, and soft skills, the same approach that defines this sustainability and technology course.
Want to learn directly from professionals who are shaping the future of innovation? Contact H-FARM College and discover how to join the next edition of the Summer School.
H-FARM Campus: where innovation, sustainability, and technology meet
H-FARM College Campus is a unique place where students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts meet, learn, and exchange ideas every day. Located just outside the Venice lagoon, the campus is an open, collaborative space designed to spark creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.
This is where Lumina Summer School takes place, the perfect setting for those attending a sustainability course or a technology course. The campus includes state-of-the-art learning facilities, event spaces, meeting areas with corporate partners, a conference hall, a library, and modern collaborative workspaces. It’s the ideal ecosystem for anyone taking their first steps into the world of tech business.
During your free time, you’ll have access to more than 5,000 m² of green outdoor space and 1,600 m² of indoor sports facilities, with activities ranging from padel to beach volleyball, rugby to skateboarding. Wellbeing, community, and energy are a core part of the experience.
H-FARM Campus is also a model of sustainability: it’s 85% energy self-sufficient thanks to a cutting-edge solar and energy storage system. It actively promotes green mobility through electric bikes, golf carts, and charging stations for electric vehicles.
Ready to experience innovation in a sustainable and inspiring environment? Get in touch and explore the full potential of H-FARM College.
ACCOMMODATION
H-FARM Campus Marina
The accommodation option includes overnight stays at one of our facilities: H-FARM Campus Marina.
Located in the magical Venetian lagoon, H-FARM Campus Marina is a true oasis just minutes from the H-FARM Campus (2 km).
Two recently renovated barchesse—overlooking what used to be the main harbor connecting Portegrandi to Venice—host fully equipped apartments.
Here, students can experience university life in a dynamic and stimulating environment, sharing not only their studies but also their passions.
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