“Today, a new economy inspired by Francis of Assisi can and must become
an economy of friendship with the earth and an economy of peace.”
Pope Francis

Keytopics: ecological debt, care of the common home, dignity of human life, care economy, dignified work, social justice, integral disarmament; inclusive finance, sustainable relationships, common goods, Canticle of the Creatures

The Economy of Francesco Global Event on the occasion of the Jubilee 2025

What if we stopped… and restarted?
For too long, the global economy has run on exhaustion: of resources, of people, of time. It has been shaped by accumulation without limits, progress without pause, and growth without soul. But the Jubilee Year 2025 — together with the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures — offers us a unique moment: to pause, reflect, and begin again.

Restarting the Economy is not just a slogan. It’s a choice. A call to rethink today’s economy through the lens of the biblical Jubilee — a time for liberation, restoration, and rest. The Jubilee reminds us that the Earth must be allowed to breathe, that people must be freed from exploitation and debt, and that the logic of endless accumulation must give way to justice, care, and renewal.

That’s why our logo places emphasis on rest — because without rest, there is no restart. And it highlights arting — the creative spark needed to imagine new structures, new policies, new ways of living and working together. The stylized loading bar says it clearly: it’s time to reboot the system. Together.

From November 28 to 30, in Castel Gandolfo (Rome) – Italy, we will gather for the EoF Global Event 2025, an international meeting of young economists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from all continents. We will engage in dialogue, build proposals, share visions, and commit to action — for an economy of life that is just, inclusive, and sustainable.

Join us in shaping a new rhythm for the economy — one that values people over profits, time over haste, and justice over exploitation.

How can young economists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers take the lead in this transformation?
You’re invited to find out. And to help make it real.

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Reflections & Insights. Restarting the Economy: Jubilee-Inspired Perspectives, published in collaboration with Vatican News.
A series of editorials inspired by the three gestures of the biblical Jubilee—the rest of the land, the liberation of slaves, and the remission of debts. Six authors from the global EoF community reinterpret these signs in light of today’s urgent challenges: ecological crisis, dehumanizing work, and unsustainable debt.

Overview

Three days of dialogue, inspiration, and shared action.
The program of Restarting the Economy is designed to foster participation, creativity, and concrete proposals. Mornings will open with plenaries and roundtables featuring diverse voices and bold ideas. Throughout the day, participants will engage in thematic sessions, collaborative workshops, the vibrant EoF Fair and the Extraordinary Ideas in Action pitches — spaces for sharing grassroots experiences, policy suggestions, artistic contributions, and much more.

There will be time for reflection, spiritual depth, and building community. Each part of the program is an invitation to connect local stories with global challenges — and to turn ideas into action through concrete proposals, new alliances, and plans to carry forward in their own communities.

Together, we will explore what it means to Restart — not by going back, but by moving forward differently, creatively.

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Follow the LIVE STREAMING sessions on the official channel!

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Thursday 27, from 16.30: participants arrivals, event registration and check in

19:30 | Dinner

Day 1 – Friday, November 28 | Ready

From 8:00 | Registration and Welcome
Kick off the day with registration and networking

10:30 – 11:30 [Attention: It is very important to be punctual and present for this opening session!]
The Restart Jubilee – What if we stop… and restart? [STREAMED SESSION]
Opening Ceremony and Welcome remarks

11:30 – 12:15 | Prophetic Voices for a New Economy #1 [STREAMED SESSION]
Head, Heart & Hands in the Service of Restarting the Economy. Youth voices and ideas on Rest for the Land, Debt Remission, Liberation from Slavery, Peace, and beyond

12:30 – 13:00 | Face to Face with Francis
A moment to slow down, rest, and reflect

13:00 | Lunch & Socializing

14:00 – 16:00 | EoF Fair Opening
Discover several different stands showcasing past, present, and future initiatives, featuring opportunities to build new connections. Roam freely, browse, stop by, and explore: an inspiring fair with the very best of EoF awaits you!

Private Talks: one-on-one meetings with EoF seniors and ambassadors

14:30 – 16:00 | The Global Gratitude Wall
A collective artwork of creative calligraphy

16:00 – 17:30 | Round Table | Regenerating the Economy: Back to the Future [STREAMED SESSION]
with
Gaël Giraud – Economist and professor known for his work on ecological transition, climate finance, and social justice
Cristina Calvo – Professor, specializing in economic sociology, governance, and human rights
Sabina Alkire – Philosopher and professor of Poverty and Human Development, directing OPHI and co-developer of the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Leonardo Becchetti – Economist and professor of Political Economy, focusing on behavioral economics, ethical finance, and CSR.
Margarida Casau – PhD researcher in Business and Economics at the University of Aveiro, focusing on the Economics of Happiness
Maria Nathalia Ramirez Chaparro – PhD candidate in Public Policy and Governance at UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University, researching poverty through a multidisciplinary lens
Serena Ionta – Postdoctoral researcher at Bocconi University’s Baffi Center, specializing in Macroeconomics, Macro-Finance, and Time Series Analysis
Moderator: Tony Guidotti – Senior Researcher at Harvard Business School’s Ownership Project and research fellow with the Economy of Francesco, examining ownership structures and societal impact

How can we shift to an economic model that respects planetary boundaries, encourages integral ecology, and prioritizes human well-being? This session gathers economists, policymakers, and innovators to rethink a system that moves away from constant growth and extraction, focusing instead on justice, regeneration, and the common good — both locally and globally.

18:00 – 20:00 | Extraordinary Ideas in Action: Pitches for a New Economy | Round #1

Entrepreneurs, Researchers, and Changemakers to present new ideas and receive feedback from experts
[Click here to see the Call for Application]

18:00 – 20:00 | Workshop for Under 19 groups

18:00 – 19:30 | The Global Gratitude Wall
A collective artwork of creative calligraphy

20:00 – 22:15 | Community Dinner & Celebration | EoF’s Got Talent! – Talents for the Common Good
An evening of live music and vibrant artistic expression, celebrating our community’s creativity and cultural richness.

22:30 | Shuttle leave

Day 2 – Saturday, November 29 | Steady

9:00 – 9:20 | Face to Face with Francis
Spiritual (Re)Start: Reflection inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures

9:30 – 10:15 | Prophetic Voices for a New Economy #2 [STREAMED SESSION]
Head, Heart & Hands in the Service of Restarting the Economy. Youth voices and ideas on Rest for the Land, Debt Remission, Liberation from Slavery, Peace, and beyond

11:00 – 13:00 | Workshop Sessions
Collaborative workshops turning ideas into action — shaping policies, organizations, and everyday life
[Click here to explore the Workshops]

11:00 – 13:00 | The Global Gratitude Wall
A collective artwork of creative calligraphy

13:00 | Lunch & Socializing

14:30 – 15:30 | Plenary Keynote Session | Care in the Age of AI [STREAMED SESSION]
with
Jennifer Nedelsky – Legal scholar and care theorist; advocates for restructuring work to integrate caregiving into the core of economic life
Paolo Benanti – Theologian and AI ethicist; explores how technology can serve human dignity and the common good
Ida Marie Munck – MA Philosophy student and EoF Academy research fellow, exploring care in higher education and feminist justice
Tanja Schomann – PhD in Social Psychology, researcher on steward-ownership and business ethics, lecturer in leadership and digital business, focused on systemic change

In an era marked by artificial intelligence and rapid productivity, how can we restore the importance of rest, care, and relational time for both people and the planet? Drawing on ethical theology, feminist theory, and social philosophy, this session examines how care can act as a counter-narrative to the extractive focus on efficiency and endless automation. It links the disruption caused by AI with the need for sabbath — rest for the land and society — posing questions about what it means to slow down in a fast-paced world and how technology can support, rather than overpower, the natural rhythms of creation.

14:30 – 17:30 | Activity for Under 19 groups

16:00 – 18:00 | Extraordinary Ideas in Action: Pitches for a New Economy | Round #2
Entrepreneurs, Researchers, and Changemakers to present new ideas and receive feedback from experts
[Click here to see the Call for Application]

16:00 – 19:30 | The Global Gratitude Wall
A collective artwork of creative calligraphy

18:30 – 20:00 | EoF Hubs: Living the Call Locally [STREAMED SESSION]
Youth-led sessions from EoF Hubs worldwide:

• Sharing local experiences
• Proposals for global action
• Intercultural exchanges

20:00 | Community Dinner & Informal Meetups!

21:00 – 22:00 | Poster Presentation session

22:30 | Shuttle leave

Day 3 – Sunday, November 30 | GO!

09:30 | What Comes Next? Ideas and visions shaping tomorrow

10:00 – 11:30 | Round Table | Dignity over Exploitation: Reclaiming Work and Purpose [STREAMED SESSION]
with
Yvan Sagnet – Anti-exploitation activist and social entrepreneur; works on liberating labor from modern slavery and building ethical economic models
Helen Alford – Economist, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, known for her work on Catholic social thought, ethics, and the future of work
Massimo Mercati – Entrepreneur promoting a vision of civil enterprise, blending ethics and business practice
Martin Rudolf Brenninkmeijer – Entrepreneur
Stefano Zamagni – Economist and pioneer of the civil economy; provides a broader systemic vision of alternative economic models
Miriam Salussolia – Entrepreneur in the family’s organic farming business
Ingrid Ocampo – Communicator and catholic businesswoman
Camila Cañadas – Student at Mount St. Mary’s University and LaSalle University
Rebecca Salimata Toh – Entrepreneur

Modern slavery, precarious labor, and extractive business practices persist in undermining human dignity. This session aims to restore the worth of work and workers by exploring ethical enterprise, social innovation, and spiritual creativity. It highlights approaches from anti-exploitation activism to purpose-driven business, providing ways to address systemic inequality and realign the economy with human and ecological well-being.

12:00 | Let’s (re)start from here: Action Commitments & Proposals [STREAMED SESSION]

12:30 | Closing Ceremony | Hope Does Not Disappoint [STREAMED SESSION]

13:00 | Lunch & Departures

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And more…

Music

Networking 

Private talks

Note:

Registrations for the Workshop Sessions are open — don’t miss the chance to dive deeper into a topic of your choice! Limited spots available, register now!

Are you a singer, dancer, poet, artist, actor, or storyteller? Don’t miss the call for artists for the EoF’s Got Talent session!

Stay tuned to your email so you don’t miss any updates!

Towards the Global Event!

Organize and share your walk from the town square close to you to places where the economy is already being reimagined.

Each group will walk towards a place (a company, university, cooperative, incubator, etc.) recognized by the local community as embodying the spirit of a Jubilee-inspired economy. Each step, each meeting, each story will be mapped and added to a global counter — because the distance we walk together reflects the direction we want to move the world.
Check below how to participate:

→ Get inspired!

→ Download the Step-by-Step Guide

→ Organize with your group

→ Walk, meet, listen, build trust

→ Share with the community

→ Contribute to the Global Map of Jubilee-Inspired Economy

→ Add kilometers to the EoF Global Counter

Let’s move towards a new economic paradigm. One step at a time.

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