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NOMADIC SPEAKERS

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Maurizio Giambalvo

Social Impact

Co-founder of Next and Wonderful Italy and the founder of VisitPalermo.it and VisitSicily with two decades in social impact and cultural innovation, he focuses on community development, sustainable tourism, and roots travel through the Italea program.

Visit Wonderful Italy

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 Ilena Curiale 

Cultural Storytelling

Founder of Ti ci devo portare in Sicilia, is a Sicilian travel creator and storyteller who left a career in biomedical engineering to share her homeland through art and narrative. She curates experiences, events that reveal Sicily’s soul — its people, traditions, and living stories.

Visit Ti ci devo portare in Sicilia

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Stefano Passarello and Crystal Lee

Sustainable Hospitality

Co-founders of Kapuhala, an eco-wellness brand dedicated to longevity, holistic health, and sustainable living through retreats and resorts around the world. Together, they merge innovation, hospitality, and mindful living to redefine the modern wellness experience. 

Visit Kapuhala Sicily

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Flavia Patanè

Contemporary Craft 

Jewelry designer from Catania,  worked with Alexander McQueen and Moncler before founding her brand P/effe. After training in goldsmithing, she now creates handcrafted silver and bronze jewelry inspired by nature, celebrating slow, intentional craftsmanship and personal storytelling.

Visit P/effe jewelry

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Luca Occhipinti

Innovation & Agritech

Founder of Freecom and Lualtek, with over a decade of digital marketing experience, he brings a strong passion for driving innovation and advancing digital growth across Sicily’s business ecosystem.

Visit Lualtek

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Helena Medrano

Botanical Art

Spanish artist and founder of FUGA, transforms the poetry of Mediterranean plants into art and experiences that celebrate the dialogue between nature, creativity, and place.

Visit Fuga

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Markus Kneissl and Ketty Minnisale

Wellness and Holistic Health

German–Italian duo, Founders of Energy lab and Equilibrio, guide others toward holistic health by blending movement, Mediterranean-inspired living, and mindfulness to create sustainable strength and balance.

Visit Energy lab and Equilibrio

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Anita Gentile

Heritage Travel

Cultural project manager and Sicilitude co-founder, dedicated to promoting slow, sustainable tourism in Sicily and helping descendants reconnect with their roots through meaningful, heritage-based experiences.

Visit Sicilitude

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Linda Norton

Literary Artist

Award-winning author and artist, known for her hybrid works blending poetry, prose, and collage. Her writing explores identity, place, and cultural history, drawing from her Sicilian and Irish roots.

Visit Linda Norton

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Chiara Lo Zito

Sustainable Gourmet

Sicilian entrepreneur with a background in sustainability. She founded Dagiù to share the authentic flavors and stories of Southern Italy through curated artisanal food experiences. Her work celebrates local producers and connects people to the true taste and spirit of the South.

Visit Dagiù

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 Diane Piazza 

Corporate Events

Born in Morocco, raised between France and Italy, she found her home in Sicily. After years in tourism and remote work, she is now creating a

co-living space designed for professionals seeking connection, balance, and inspiration in Sicily’s authentic setting.

Visit Terra di Sicilia

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Elisabetta Lampedecchia 

Legacy Building

Strategic Advisor & Entrepreneur designing the future of living. Former Chief Strategy Officer at Forbes, she now leads ELUMIVIS® and develops Selya, a Mediterranean model for regenerative living rooted in Sicily’s spirit of renewal.

Visit Elisabetta Lampedecchia 

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Linda Sarris

Slow Food Tourism

Greek-American culinary travel expert and author based in Palermo, Sicily. After over a decade as a private chef in New York City, she moved to Italy to embrace a slower, seasonal lifestyle. Linda now leads food tours, sailing trips, and wine retreats across Sicily, sharing her deep connection to local culture and the rhythms of island life. 

Visit Linda Sarris

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Carla Ionescu

Ancient Goddess History

Ancient historian and goddess scholar specializing in Artemis of Ephesus. Author of She Who Hunts and She Who Endures, she founded The Artemis Research Centre and leads The Artemis Mapping Project, exploring ancient spirituality through research, storytelling, and digital humanities.

Visit The Artimis Center

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Emily Jane Grant 

Theatre Art

Blingual English/French theatre director, performer, and producer based in Sicily. She works with ISTA Global Arts Learning, creating youth festivals and workshops worldwide. With experience across the UK, India, and Switzerland, her work explores storytelling and site-specific performance, connecting people through shared creative experiences.

Visit ISTA Global Arts Learning

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Marta Santuccio

Inner Alchemy

PhD in the metaphysics of consciousness, guides transformative experiences that awaken presence and deepen self-awareness. Her work bridges metaphysics, embodiment, and self-inquiry to inspire wholeness and connection with self, others, and Nature.

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