
“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.

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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Thursday 27 afternoon: arrivals
Day 1 – Friday, November 28 | Ready
Registration and Welcome
10:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony
Prophetic Voices for a New Economy #1
Youth voices and ideas on Rest for the Land, Debt Remission, Liberation from Slavery, Peace, and beyond
Face to Face with Francis
A moment to slow down, rest, and reflect
Lunch & Socializing
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!
Plenary Keynote Session | Care in the Age of AI
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.
How can care and rest resist the logic of automation? This session explores how reclaiming time — for people, relationships, and the planet — offers an alternative to AI-driven efficiency. Grounded in theology, feminism, and social thought.
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 for the CALL FOR APPLICATION]
Community Dinner & Informal Meetups
Day 2 – Saturday, November 29 | Steady
Face to Face with Francis
Spiritual (Re)Start: Reflection inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures
Prophetic Voices for a New Economy #2
Youth voices and ideas on Rest for the Land, Debt Remission, Liberation from Slavery, Peace, and beyond
Workshop Sessions
Villages & EoF Projects
Lunch & Socializing
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 for the CALL FOR APPLICATION]
Round Table | Regenerating the Economy: Back to the Future
with
Stefano Zamagni – Economist and pioneer of the civil economy; provides a broader systemic vision of alternative economic models.
Jeffrey Sachs – Economist and global sustainability leader; speaks on ecological transition and the SDGs.
Gaël Giraud – Economist and professor known for his work on ecological transition, climate finance, and social justice.
And others
This session brings together voices to reimagine an economic system that stays within planetary boundaries and prioritizes regeneration, justice, and the common good, moving beyond growth and extraction.
Life from EoF Hubs
Youth-led sessions from EoF Hubs worldwide:
- Sharing local experiences
- Proposals for global action
- Intercultural exchanges
Community Dinner & Informal Meetups
Day 3 – Sunday, November 30 | GO!
Round Table | Dignity over Exploitation: Reclaiming Work and Purpose
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.
Alessandra Smerilli – Economist working on integral human development and youth empowerment in economic systems.
This session explores how to restore the dignity of work by addressing modern slavery, precarious labor, and extractive business practices. Through ethical enterprise, social innovation, and spiritual creativity, it highlights paths to overcome exploitation and align the economy with human and ecological well-being.
Let’s (re)start from here: Action Commitments & Proposals
- Youth proposals to global institutions
- Presentation of the EoF 2026 Path
Closing Ceremony | Hope Does Not Disappoint
Lunch & Departures
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And more…
Music
Networking
Artistic workshops
Private talks
Note: Other speakers are pending confirmation, and workshop details are coming soon. Stay tuned 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.