The Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation participated in the 8th International Humanistic Economic Forum, held in Riga at the Latvian Academy of Sciences from 5 to 7 March 2026.

The Forum, dedicated to the theme “Innovative Economy in Times of Geopolitical Change,” was held under the patronage of the European Parliament, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia and with the support of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).

The event brought together economists, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and institutional representatives to discuss the main challenges of the contemporary economy, including innovation, human capital, geopolitical transformations and new models of development.

During the first plenary session, Dr. Pamela Bernabei, President of the Foundation, presented the lecture:

“Human Capital, Responsibility, and Sustainable Growth in a Fragmented World.”

The presentation highlighted that the sustainability of economic investment does not depend solely on capital and technology, but also on the relationship between economic development and emerging generations.

As she observed:

“Sustainable investment is not only a question of capital or technology. Its durability depends on whether emerging generations can recognize themselves in the systems we are building today.”

The Foundation also contributed to the Forum’s discussions by participating in the international panel “Education, Innovation and Human Being’s Functional Utilitarianism,” presenting reflections on the role of education in fostering individual responsibility and personal development as a condition for truly sustainable economic growth.

“Capital can accelerate development, but only people can give it continuity.”

Participation in the Riga Forum confirms the commitment of the Antonio Meneghetti Foundation to promoting international dialogue between economics, human sciences and education, contributing to reflection on the models of development required by contemporary economic transformations.

“Laboratorio Lizori” brings together the research outcomes of Michela Meschini and Marco Seccaroni — winners of the Meneghetti Award — devoted to the study of well-being perception and energy efficiency in Borgo Lizori.
A place that stands as a symbol of rebirth and experimentation, where beauty becomes a principle of sustainability and the memory of craftsmanship opens to new forms of innovation.

The volume is the result of the authors’ joint work. Specifically:

• Marco Seccaroni authored the chapter “Lizori – Perception and Well-being”
• Michela Meschini authored the chapter “Lizori_Zero Energy Burg_nZEBu”

The publication was funded with the contribution of the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation. Published by Maggioli Editore