Naples will host the second edition of the Educational Goal Festival on 26 November 2026, with the Real Albergo dei Poveri as a principal venue. The event is presented as a national initiative devoted to sustainability education, bringing together institutions, researchers, companies, schools and civil society.
The announcement was reported by Sorrento Peninsula local press on 24 October 2026. The festival's official website confirms the date and describes a live event in Naples alongside a wider programme across Italy from 24 to 26 November 2026.
A live event in two Naples venues
The local report focuses on the Real Albergo dei Poveri in Piazza Carlo III as the host venue. The official festival website describes the live event as taking place across two venues: the Real Albergo dei Poveri and the Sala dei Baroni at the Maschio Angioino.
The final timetable and the allocation of sessions between the two venues should be checked against the definitive programme once published.
What the Naples programme includes
The Naples event is planned to include more than 40 speakers, over 10 talks or discussion sessions and three thematic panels, according to the reports.
Among the planned programme elements are school laboratories, artistic performances and the final of the Educational Goal Award. The award concerns company-led environmental education projects. Associations are also listed among the participants in the initiative.
The official website refers to more than 20 voices in the complete programme, while other reports refer to more than 40 speakers and protagonists. The different figures may refer to different categories of participants.
A three-day Festival Diffuso across Italy
Beyond the Naples live event, a wider Festival Diffuso is planned across Italy from 24 to 26 November 2026. It is expected to involve schools, municipalities, associations, companies and local communities.
The initiative's stated territorial approach is to promote sustainability education through municipalities, schools and local communities, with an emphasis on Agenda 2030 awareness, active citizenship and cooperation between municipalities, schools, associations, businesses and residents.
Who is promoting the festival
The initiative is promoted by Educational Goal APS and Pentapolis Institute ETS, with institutional support and collaboration involving the Municipality of Naples and the Rete dei Comuni Sostenibili.
A protocol linking Educational Goal, Pentapolis Institute and the Rete dei Comuni Sostenibili supports cooperation on sustainability education at local level. The network reports joint work to carry education for sustainability into municipal activity, classrooms and community life.
What to know before going
The exact list of participating schools, local Festival Diffuso locations and final award finalists is not fully established in the sources available so far. The event dates are future dates relative to the October 2026 publications, so programme details may change.
Readers planning to attend, take part as a school or propose a local activity should consult the official festival website for the definitive programme, venues, times and registration arrangements.
