Stage 01 · Palermo

Academy Forum
Palermo.

October 28–29, 2026 · Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa.
Students, universities, companies, and teachers: all in a single ecosystem.

Chapter 04 · Partners

Our partners

Together with the largest Italian media outlets and international tech partners to amplify the voices of orientation.

Universities
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Politecnico di Milano
Università di Roma Tor Vergata
Companies
Vanity Fair
Grazia
Focus
TPI
LinkedIn
Spotify
Institutional Partners
Corriere
La Repubblica
Sky TG24
Rai Cultura
Il Sole 24 Ore
Wired
Chapter 01 · Who it is for

Why you can't miss Palermo.

University students, high school graduates, and professionals: two days built around your real choices.

Are you a student?
Choose your future

Are you a student?

From the University of Palermo to the high schools of the capital city: Mondadori Academy Forum Orienta puts you face-to-face with teachers, researchers, and companies to help you choose with real data, not intuition.

Register as a student
Are you a teacher?
Update your method

Are you a teacher?

Two days of practical workshops and discussions with colleagues from all over Sicily. New tools to guide students in their academic and professional choices for 2026.

Register as a teacher
Are you a university or a company?
Meet Sicilian talent

Are you a university or a company?

Bring your university or brand inside the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa and speak directly with those who need to choose their academic path or are looking for a job.

Exhibit or collaborate
Chapter 02 · Thematic areas

Three areas, one future

In Palermo, each thematic area is designed for a specific moment of the educational journey.

Post-diploma

Universities, ITS & Academies

From the University of Palermo to faculties across Italy: guided orientation sessions, aptitude tests, and one-to-one meetings with degree course representatives.

Register
Master's & Specializations

After the bachelor's degree: choose your profile

For undergraduates and graduates looking for the next step. Meetings with professionals, alumni testimonials, and business case studies.

Register
Future jobs

The jobs you haven't been told about

A recruiting hub where qualified companies offer matchmaking, career paths, and immersive presentations. Consulting on CVs, LinkedIn, soft skills, AI.

Register
Chapter 03 · Speakers

Voices that change perspective.

Universities, companies, and mentors take turns on stage to share possible paths, from real data to the human journey.

Alessandro D'Avenia
Alessandro D'Avenia
Writer and teacher
Alessandro D'Avenia
Alessandro D'Avenia
Writer and teacher
Alessandro D'Avenia
Alessandro D'Avenia
Writer and teacher
Alessandro D'Avenia
Alessandro D'Avenia
Writer and teacher
Alessandro D'Avenia
Alessandro D'Avenia
Writer and teacher
Alessandro D'Avenia
Alessandro D'Avenia
Writer and teacher
Chapter 05 · Where

Cantieri Culturali
alla Zisa.

An exhibition area of over 5,000 m² in the beating heart of Palermo. A former industrial plant converted into a cultural hub.

October 28 — 29, 2026

Two days of talks, workshops, orientation desks, exhibition stands, and one-to-one matchmaking with universities and companies. All in a single symbolic location, now converted into a creative hub.

Via Paolo Gili 4, Palermo
Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa — PA
October 28 — 29, 2026
09:00 — 19:00 · Free entry
Map · Stand

Stands map

Find your way through the pavilions, university stands, and thematic areas. Download the PDF map to take it with you.

Pad. A
Pad. B
Pad. C
S1
S2
S3
S4

Mappa degli stand
disponibile a breve

Download the map
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know to participate in Mondadori Academy Forum Orienta. Can't find the answer? Write to us.

Is participation free?
Yes, access to Mondadori Academy Forum is free upon online registration. Some limited-enrollment workshops require reservation.
Is registration required?
Yes, registration is required to access and to participate in one-to-one matches with universities and companies.
How to reach the venue?
The Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa can be reached by bus (lines 106, 124) or by car. Partner parking is available.