Milan, June 17, 2026 – The Assolombarda headquarters in Milan today hosted the fifth edition of the ‘Learning Forum’, an Italian Communications event focused on learning within companies and institutions. The 2026 edition, themed “Learning Voice,” delved into the increasingly critical question of how to empower learners and integrate their perspectives into corporate training.
Shifting Paradigms in Corporate Training
In an era characterized by flexibility, empowerment, hybrid work models, non-hierarchical structures, and the pervasive influence of artificial intelligence, traditional top-down training approaches are becoming obsolete. The Forum highlighted the necessity for corporate training to evolve beyond mere content transmission, moving towards building experiences that address real individual needs, objectives, feedback, and skill development. This shift aims to make learning an integral part of organizational culture.
As explained in a statement, the theme “Learning Voice” emphasizes the need for organizations to move beyond simply designing content and courses from the top down. Instead, the focus is on creating experiences that genuinely cater to people’s needs, objectives, feedback, and skills, thereby embedding learning within the core of organizational culture.
Introducing ‘Oltre:’ – A New Editorial Format
The 2026 edition also marked the launch of ‘Oltre:’, a new format reaffirming Comunicazione Italiana’s role as a publisher. Fabrizio Cataldi, founder of Comunicazione Italiana, described ‘Oltre:’ as an “editorial space for in-depth analysis and discussion, designed to guide the community beyond the strictly event-based dimension and open new avenues for reflection on issues affecting businesses, institutions, and society.”
Key concepts emerging from initial interviews for ‘Oltre:’ included the importance of cultivating critical and lateral thinking, the need for clear objective definition to guide strategy, and the crucial role of empathy and trust in fostering collaborative relationships.
Expert Panel Discusses ‘Learning Voice’
The day commenced with an opening talk show titled “Learning Voice: How Companies Can Give a Voice to Learners.” Hosted by Federico Luperi, News Intelligence Director at Volocom, the panel featured prominent figures such as Cecilia Calvi Parisetti, South West Cluster Talent Management Lead at Air Liquide; Romina Chirichilli, Director of People & Sustainability at Open Fiber; Marilena Dalla Patti, HR Director Italy at Kuehne+Nagel; Luca Malinverno, Head of AI Adoption at Datapizza; and Serena Rossi, Human Resources Director Italy at Siemens Healthineers.
The discussion underscored the transition from hierarchical training models to personalized professional growth paths that prioritize autonomy, skill enhancement, adaptability, and individual accountability.
Key Transformations in Corporate Learning Explored
Throughout the day, the program delved into significant transformations impacting corporate learning. Topics included the profound impact of AI, the emergence of skill-based organizations, the rise of personalized training, the complexities of data governance, and the intricate relationship between learning, productivity, and overall well-being. Other discussions covered onboarding processes, the return on investment (ROI) of training programs, instant training methodologies, edutainment, the role of digital assistants, and innovative approaches to connecting skills with people and business priorities.
Diverse Engagement Formats and Collaborations
In addition to the plenary sessions, the ‘Learning Forum’ offered a multifaceted experience with phygital speeches and in-depth talks, closed-door roundtable discussions, business meetings, and informal networking opportunities. This diverse approach reinforced Comunicazione Italiana’s commitment to building integrated content systems and fostering B2B networking.
The event’s content and success were significantly bolstered by contributions from content partners including Alten, Aktive Learn Reply, Axerta, Datapizza, DD, Howay, Klaaryo, K-Rev, Piazza Copernico, Tabilia, Teleskill, Twenix, Variazioni, and Voxy. Forum Partners such as Alveria, Carol, CBArchitects, Delivera, Flaskk, goFLUENT, GoodHabitz, The Language Grid, Risorse Advisory, SAP Concur, Syllog, U2COACH, and UNREAL also played a vital role. Adnkronos served as the Main Media Partner, ensuring broad dissemination of the Forum’s insights.
Recordings of the sessions will soon be available for re-watching on www.comunicazioneitaliana.tv. Comunicazione Italiana’s next major event, Blue Green Week, is scheduled for September 16-22, promising further discussions on critical industry topics.
