19 JUNE 2025

MILAN AND ONLINE

One of the most iconic voices in Italian football commentary

Writer and storyteller, he is a master of Italian crime novel

Leading figure in the debate on the contemporary use of the Italian language

Writer and journalist, he is the most influential podcaster in Italy

CAPTURE ANY AUDIENCE WITH STORYTELLING

Delivering speeches that captivate, hold the audience’s attention, and foster alignment with values: this is the goal of anyone tasked with speaking in public, as well as those telling a brand’s story.

In an era of information overload, creating meaning and evoking emotions is the only way to resonate with an audience that is only willing to listen when faced with compelling storytelling and impactful presentation.

Public Speaking and Storytelling Forum is a new event featuring Fabio Caressa, Carlo Lucarelli, Vera Gheno, and Pablo Trincia. Here, you’ll gain practical, up-to-date tools to build impactful stories, learn how to present them with a unique and engaging style, and communicate effectively both within and outside your company.

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FABIO
CARESSA

Fabio Caressa

He’s one of the most iconic voices in Italian football commentary.

Journalist and sports commentator, he has narrated the main matches of the Italian Serie A Championship, the UEFA Champions League, and global competitions, keeping millions of fans glued to the screen with his charm and technical expertise.

Formerly the main commentator of Tele+’s postponements, he was director of Sky Sport 24, co-director of Sky Calcio Club.

A commentator on the swimming competitions at the London 2012 Olympic Games, he was host of Deejay Football Club and has worked with La Gazzetta dello Sport and GQ.

Together with Beppe Bergomi, he formed one of Sky Sport’s most celebrated commentary pairs during the 2006 World Cup in Germany, which established him in the collective imagination as one of the most recognizable and beloved voices of sports storytelling in Italy.

CARLO
LUCARELLI

Carlo Lucarelli
Writer and storyteller, he is a master of Italian crime novel.

Author of over 20 novels, essays, and short stories, his works have been translated into numerous languages, earning him international recognition.

As a screenwriter for films and TV series inspired by his novels, he collaborated on the adaptation of Almost Blue and the TV series L’Ispettore Coliandro, directed by the Manetti Bros.

He has also authored podcasts for RaiPlay and major platforms, and has appeared in TV shows and documentaries on Sky Arte, Crime Investigation, and Rai.

For 10 years, he was the host of Blu notte – Misteri italiani, an iconic Rai 3 program where he narrated the greatest unsolved mysteries of the last fifty years of Italian history.

His analytical yet intense and captivating narrative style has made him a unique and unmistakable storyteller.

VERA
GHENO

Vera Gheno

She is a leading figure in the debate on the contemporary use of the Italian language​.

A collaborator for 20 years with the Accademia della Crusca and for 4 with Zanichelli, she has been an adjunct professor at the University of Florence for 18 years, where she is now a researcher.

Her studies focus on the evolution of the Italian language, on how the internet, social media, and societal phenomena are transforming our way of communicating, and on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

She is the author of 16 monographs on language and society, including Parole d’altro genere, Femminili singolari. Il femminismo è nelle parole, Potere alle parole. Perché usarle meglio, and Grammamanti. Immaginare futuri con le parole.

A popularizer and sociolinguist, she hosts the podcast Amare Parole for Il Post.

PABLO
TRINCIA

pablo trincia new

Writer and journalist, he is the most influential podcaster in Italy.

He has collaborated with numerous national newspapers, including La Stampa, Panorama, L’Espresso, Corriere della Sera, and with major Italian television networks, from Sky to Rai, Mediaset, and Discovery.

A two-time winner of the Ilaria Alpi Award, Veleno — of which he is a co-author — is the investigative audio series that first popularized podcasts in Italy.

He is also the author and narrator of numerous other podcasts, including Il dito di Dio and Dove nessuno guarda – Il caso Elisa Claps, which received two awards at the Italian Podcast Awards and achieved a record number of downloads.

He is currently working on several projects for Sky Italia, including Essere Umani, Le cicatrici di Cape Town, and the podcast E poi il silenzio – Il disastro di Rigopiano, which is now available on Skytg24 Insider.

He has authored several books, including Come nascono le storie, released in 2024. Thanks to his journalistic accuracy and compelling storytelling, his podcasts are among the most listened to in Italy.

MAIN TOPICS

Fabio CARESSA

PUBLIC SPEAKING

How to turn a speech into a captivating experience

CARLO LUCARELLI

Suspense and persuasiON

Plot, intrigue, intensity: a speech that leaves a mark

VERA GHENO

the power of words

Communicating strategically, effectively and ethically

PABLO TRINCIA

STORYTELLING

How to build and tell an unforgettable story

  • Modulating tone and voice to engage listeners with a recognizable style
  • The techniques to create empathy, connection, and long-term bonding with the audience
  • Managing contingencies to bring each speech to a clear and compelling conclusion
  • Creating dynamic and persuasive plots to increase the credibility of each speech
  • Anticipation and tension: how to stimulate curiosity and keep the audience’s attention alive
  • How to incorporate elements of mystery and conflict to make every message more memorable
  • How language works and how it impacts our perception of reality
  • How to use it to share values, enhance brand storytelling, and strengthen brand identity
  • Communicating on social media and online: managing feedback and engaging new audiences
  • Studying and gathering details to compose a compelling story
  • The role of emotions: how to evoke them and transform them into stories that inspire and drive action
  • The strengths that make simple facts powerful storytelling

Fabio CARESSA

PUBLIC SPEAKING

How to turn a speech into a captivating experience

  • Modulating tone and voice to engage listeners with a recognizable style
  • The techniques to create empathy, connection, and long-term bonding with the audience
  • Managing contingencies to bring each speech to a clear and compelling conclusion

CARLO LUCARELLI

Suspense and persuasiON

Plot, intrigue, intensity: a speech that leaves a mark

  • Creating dynamic and persuasive plots to increase the credibility of each speech
  • Anticipation and tension: how to stimulate curiosity and keep the audience’s attention alive
  • How to incorporate elements of mystery and conflict to make every message more memorable

VERA GHENO

the power of words

Communicating strategically, effectively and ethically

  • How language works and how it impacts our perception of reality
  • How to use it to share values, enhance brand storytelling, and strengthen brand identity
  • Communicating on social media and online: managing feedback and engaging new audiences

PABLO TRINCIA

STORYTELLING

How to build and tell an unforgettable story

  • Studying and gathering details to compose a compelling story
  • The role of emotions: how to evoke them and transform them into stories that inspire and drive action
  • The strengths that make simple facts powerful storytelling

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AGENDA

9:30 - 11:00

PABLO TRINCIA

Storytelling

11:00 - 11:30

Networking BREAK

11:30 - 13:00

CARLO LUCARELLI

Suspense and persuasion

13:00 - 14:30

Networking LUNCH

14:30 - 15:45

VERA GHENO

The power of words

15:45 - 16:15

Networking BREAK

16:15- 17:30

FABIO CARESSA

Public Speaking

The agenda may be subject to changes

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19 JUNE 2025

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Public Speaking e Storytelling Forum is a high-impact event capable of attracting thousands of managers, executives, CEOs and decision makers: the perfect place to open up new business opportunities and relationships.

PAST SPEAKERS

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One of the leading experts in effective communication and contemporary public speaking

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Randi Zuckerberg

Former Facebook Marketing Director

Annamaria Testa

Professor, creative director, and one of the first and most prominent Italian advertising executives

Mogol

The most important songwriter in the history of Italian pop music

Tony Buzan

World's leading expert in rapid learning techniques and inventor of the Mind Maps method

Pupi Avati

One of the undisputed masters of Italian and European cinema

Claudio Cecchetto

Entrepreneur, artist, and manager, he is the quintessential Italian talent scout

Oscar Farinetti

Visionary and multifaceted entrepreneur

Michael Gelb

International expert in innovation and creativity, and author of the bestsellerHow to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci

FAQs

What are the ways to participate in Public Speaking and Storytelling Forum?
  • In-person, with the option to choose from the front rows (Suite) and seats in the Business area. Both ticket types include a lunch break.
  • Live streaming, with the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers, interact with other participants and forge new business relationships.
Where and when will the event be held?
The Public Speaking and Storytelling Forum will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Unahotels Expo Fiera Milano, via Keplero 12, Pero (MI).

Before the event, you will receive an email with a special agreement for participants to book accommodation.

Lunch is included in the participation fee.

How do I participate in the streaming version?

To participate in streaming, simply purchase the ticket and log in on the day of the event, following the instructions that will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

The streaming is accessible from any device. For the best experience and to participate in networking, we recommend accessing it from a desktop or tablet.

In the days following the live streaming, we will notify you via email when the recording of the entire event will be available in the On Demand Area: you can watch it anytime for 30 days.

Can the event be financed through the use of interprofessional funds?

Yes, it is possible to use interprofessional funds to finance participation in our events, utilizing your training account or through grant procedures/announcements and training vouchers.

Is a group discount available?

Discounts of up to 15% are available based on the number of tickets purchased.

Once the package is purchased, you can provide the details of all participants within 30 days of the event start date.

For dedicated quotes for corporate teams or private groups, please contact us at: publicspeaking@performancestrategies.it.

Is it possible to interact with the speakers?

Yes, in both the streaming and live versions, it will be possible to send questions to the speakers.

Will I receive materials to apply what I learned?
In the weeks following the event, you will receive a follow-up that includes a detailed Executive Report.
What happens if I register but can no longer attend?

If you can no longer attend, by notifying us of your absence at least 15 days before the event date at info@performancestrategies.it, you can choose to:

  • be replaced by another person;
  • attend one of the events to be held in the following 12 months;
  • opt to follow the event in streaming mode and request activation of your access link.
What happens if I register and then force majeure circumstances prevent the event from taking place?
Your credit is always guaranteed: if the live event cannot take place, you will have the option to attend the event in the live streaming version or retain your credit for a future event of the same value.
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