The most anticipated blue event of the year is back in Milan! The fourth edition of One Ocean Week, conceived and promoted by One Ocean Foundation, will take place from May 22 to 25.

At the heart of the event is the Ocean Sphere, set up in Piazza XXIV Maggio, a true hub dedicated to the ocean, where science, culture, and innovation come together. The programfeatures talks, educational workshops for children, hands-on activities for adults, and film screenings—an immersive experience to explore the marine world and its vital role for our Planet.

- All events are free of charge and accessible through registration -

The Ocean you don't know

Did you know that only 5% of the ocean has been explored, while it is estimated to host 80% of all living species? The rest remains an unknown world, full of mysteries and fundamental dynamics that sustain Earth's balance.

During One Ocean Week, we’ll take you on a journey into the ocean’s unexplored depths. Join us to discover the sea’s hidden secrets and its impact on the future of our Planet!

The values of One Ocean Week

Concrete Actions

Beyond words—real, tangible solutions for ocean protection.

Awareness

Informing to inspire conscious and responsible choices.

Scientific approach

Content validated by experts.

Education & Culture

Engaging new generations to shape a sustainable future.

Global Impact

Positioning Milan as an international hub for ocean conservation.

Program
All events will take place in Piazza XXIV Maggio, Milan

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Thursday

22 May

Time

Event

Description

Speakers

Registration

The entire event

Oceanic Humanity

Art installation

Speakers

Avvassena in collaboration with Quadruslight

Registration

Open to the public

10:30 - 12:00

Blue Forest lands in Sardinia

Press conference to present the Posidonia oceanica reforestation project in Cala di Volpe

Speakers

Giulia Ceccherelli University of Sassari

Filippo Bettini – Pirelli

Mario Ferraro – Smeralda Holding

Jan Pachner – One Ocean Foundation

Moderator: Edoardo Vigna – Pianeta 2030, Corriere della Sera

Registration

Open to the public

14:00 - 17:00

Animals in the waves and water biologists

Educational workshops for children

Speakers

ADMaiora – Acquario di Milano

Registration

Open to the public

17:30 - 18:00

The Custodians

Presentation of the "Plastic Race Italy 2025" project by Biodesign Foundation

Speakers

Roberto Guerini Biodesign Foundation

Registration

Open to the public

18:00 - 19:30

From data to action: the role of the Ocean Impact Initiative

Italian launch of the first global framework to assess the impact of economic sectors on marine ecosystems

Speakers

Stefano Pogutz – SDA Bocconi

Federico Fumagalli –McKinsey

Ambra Cozzi – One Ocean Foundation

Moderator: Jan Pachner – One Ocean Foundation

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

20:00 - 21:00

Blue Food Revolution

Talk on the future of low environmental impact food

Speakers

Barbara Nappini – Slow Food

Chiara Pavan – Cheffe at Venissa Tenuta

Carlotta Santolini – Blueat

Moderator: Anna Favella

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

21:00 - 23:00

Ocean Cinema

"Home is the ocean" by Livia Vonaesch

Speakers

In collaboration with Riviera International Film Festival

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

Friday

23 May

Time

Event

Description

Speakers

Registration

10:00 - 12:00

Women in dialogue: innovations for sustainability

Networking breakfast on the blue economy

Speakers

Community SHE SPS Italia – Messefrankfurt

Registration

By invitation only

13:00 - 15:00

Blue Carbon in the Mediterranean

Networking lunch on climate projects

Speakers

SeaForest LIFE project

Registration

By invitation only

18:00 - 19:00

Connecting the dots

Informative talk on the interdependencies between humans, land, and water

Speakers

Luca Cerruti – KelpEAT

Helene Molinari – Fondazione SUMus

Paolo Frigati – Persea Benefit

Francesco Notari – Ogyre

Moderator: Chiara Patitucci – Regenerative Society Foundation

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

19:00 - 20:00

Towards Neverland

Book presentation published by Mondadori

Speakers

Niccolò Banfi – Photographer and explorer

Moderator: Alex Bellini

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

20:00 - 21:00

Sharks: between illegal hunting and scientific research

Informative talk on threats, conservation, and scientific studies on sharks

Speakers

Marco Spinelli – Science communicator and documentary filmmaker

Ginevra Boldrocchi – Researcher at University of Insubria and scientific coordinator One Ocean Foundation

Moderator: Anna Favella

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

21:00 - 23:00

Ocean Cinema

Short films exploring the sea

Speakers

In collaboration with Ocean Film Festival

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

Saturday

24 May

Time

Event

Description

Speakers

Registration

10:00 - 11:00

Yoga Session

Gyrokinesis class

Speakers

In collaboration with The Garden

11:30 - 12:30

As Above So Below

Storytelling for the ocean, whales as ancestors, indigenous wisdom and creativity for change

Speakers

Anahita Babaei – Last Whaling Station

Johanna Maggy –Holistic coach

Moderator: Elizabeth Zhivkova – Zeitgeist19

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

14:00 - 17:00

Discovering marine animals and life aboard a ship

Workshops for children

Speakers

In collaboration with Sea Shepherd Italia

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

18:00 - 19:00

The wanderers of the sea

Book presentation published by Codice Edizioni

Speakers

Giorgia Bollati – Journalist Pianeta 2030

Moderator: Mauro Garofalo

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

20:00 - 21:00

A sea to save

Debate on the importance of preserving the blue heart of our Planet

Speakers

Andrea Morello – President Sea Shepherd Italia

Giovanni Storti – Comedian and environmental communicator

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

21:00 - 23:00

Ocean Cinema

"Patrick and the Whale" di Terra Mater studios

Speakers

In collaboration with Riviera International Film Festival

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

Sunday

25 May

Time

Event

Description

Speakers

Registration

10:00 - 11:00

Yoga Session

Yoga class

Speakers

In collaboration with The Garden

12:00 - 12:30

Italian Navy

Concert (from Piazza San Carlo to Piazza della Scala)

Speakers

Italian Navy

Registration

Open to the public

14:00 - 17:00

A sea of origami and sounds from the depths

Workshops for children and adults

Speakers

Origamate and Menkab

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

18:00 - 19:30

Blue Taste: the future is served

Cooking & cocktail workshop

Speakers

In collaboration with Blueat, AlgaUlisse, KelpEATand Portofino Dry Gin

19:30 - 20:00

Italian Navy

Concert (from Associazione Nazionale Marinai d'Italia to Piazza XXIV Maggio)

Speakers

Italian Navy

Registration

Open to the public

20:30 - 21:30

Narrative waves

The power of documentaries to connect with the ocean

Speakers

Jaqueline Illy – Science communicator and filmmaker

Michela Scolari – Activist and filmmaker

Roberto d'Amico – Surfer and ambassador One Ocean Foundation

Flavio Paolo Graziano – Founder Ombrosa and Ambassador One Ocean Foundation

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended

21:30 - 23:00

Ocean Cinema

An exclusive screening of the year’s most anticipated documentary: "Ocean" with David Attenborough.

Speakers

Registration

Open to the public

Registration recommended
Partners
One Ocean Partners
Sustaining Partners
Friends of the week
Knowledge Partners
Media Partners
Official Suppliers
In Collaboration with
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