Overview

• The Young Factor conference will take place from June 17–19, 2025, at Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan, Italy.
• Organized by the Osservatorio Permanente Giovani-Editori in partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo, the event focuses on financial education as a tool for civic engagement.
• 360 secondary-school students from across Europe will engage in direct dialogue with six euro-area central bank governors and other financial leaders.
• Notable participants include ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos, former ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, and CEOs from leading banks such as Intesa Sanpaolo, UBS Group, and UniCredit.
• Key topics for discussion include inflation, digital currency, economic inequalities, and the future of European financial governance.