Theme: "The value of error"

In a world that is constantly changing, facing the fear of making mistakes is a fundamental challenge for young people.

TEDxYouth@LakeComo aims to promote the courage to take risks, embracing mistakes as an essential part of both personal and collective growth.

Join us for a morning of inspiration and reflection, where students and outstanding speakers will share stories of failure, explore the hidden potential in obstacles, and discover how mistakes can open the doors to the future.

TEDxYouth@LakeComo is an event dedicated to high school students, designed to inspire and stimulate personal growth through dialogue and the sharing of experiences.

Teatro Sociale di Como
Via Vincenzo Bellini, 3, 22100 Como CO
Como, Lombardia, 22100
Italy

Benedetta Marelli Munafò

Student

13A, Centro Studi Casnati Linguistico

Hassane Et Toumi

Student

5BE, Liceo Economico Sociale Marie Curie

Letizia Lando

Student

5LSA2, I.S.I.S. Setificio Paolo Carcano

Luca Taverna

IEXS Founder, Experiential Education Activist

Luca Taverna is a pioneer in experiential education and emotional intelligence applied to youth. After earning a degree in Economics and Marketing and gaining various international experiences, he founded IEXS in 2016—the world’s first experiential school—revolutionizing the education system with an approach centered on soft skills. The school quickly expanded from 12 to 500 students, offering flexible tuition fees and scholarships through the IEXS Foundation. He believes in inclusive and accessible education, where both students and teachers are active participants. Creator of the Master in Teaching & Coaching, he trains future Change Makers—professionals capable of leading the next generation toward success. With the IEXS Smart City project, he envisions communities built on circular economies, with schools as the beating heart of social and economic well-being. His mission is to transform the future of education, making it more human, innovative, and focused on nurturing talent.

Mirko Cazzato

MABASTA Founder, Against Bullying

Mirko Cazzato, born in 2001, is the co-founder of Mabasta, a student movement created in 2016 to combat bullying and cyberbullying. After graduating from high school, he became the team leader, guiding a group of 60 teenagers engaged in raising awareness in schools. In 2024, Forbes Italia included him in the Top 100 Under 30 most impactful people, while in 2021, he was the only Italian in the Top 10 of the Global Student Prize, considered the “Nobel” for students. He has received numerous awards, including “Student of the Year” and “Apulian of the Year 2021,” as well as accolades for his social and entrepreneurial commitment. He has met prominent figures such as President Mattarella and Pope Francis. In 2025, he fulfilled his vision by transforming Mabasta into the first social enterprise against bullying. Over the past two years, he has involved more than 52,000 students across Italy, spreading a message of inclusion and respect.

Nicolò Govoni

Still I Rise CEO, Education Activist

Writer and human rights activist Nicolò Govoni has dedicated his life to educating the most vulnerable children. After volunteering in an orphanage in India, he founded Still I Rise, a non-profit organization that provides free education to refugees. He has opened schools in Greece, Turkey, Syria, Kenya, and the Congo, introducing the International Baccalaureate program for displaced children. His books, including If It Were Your Child, highlight humanitarian crises and help fund new educational projects. In 2020, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work supporting children in hardship. Today, he leads an international team operating in eight countries, ensuring access to education for those most in need. His work proves that education can be a powerful tool for change and social redemption, giving children the chance to build a better future.

Oscar Di Montigny

Truth Seeker @Wise Gate (I-Deagate), @Grateful Foundation - Angel Investor - Popularizer and International Keynote Speaker - Best Selling Author

Milan-born, class of 1969, after a nearly 25-year career as a Manager and Executive at one of Italy’s leading banking groups, he is now an entrepreneur, angel investor, wise manager, and thought leader among the world’s foremost experts on megatrends. He is President and founder of the Grateful Foundation – ETS, which promotes awareness initiatives centered on the value of gratitude, and Managing Partner at Wise Gate, which supports businesses in generating positive impact on society and the planet. Creator of the concept of "Spherical Economy®" and the systemic development model known as "Humanovability®", he promotes and spreads this approach through a blend of scientific research, editorial initiatives, public events, and advocacy efforts with corporations and industrial groups. Essayist, educator, and keynote speaker, he is also an ambassador for Oxfam Italy, an organization that defends fundamental human rights and fights poverty and inequality around the world.

Sophie Cerella

Student

Grade 11, International School of Como