The SOStainables

The event dedicated to emerging talents in the world of sustainable innovation
26 MAY 2026 • Milan, Green Media Lab HQ (Via Tertulliano 68/70)

THEY TALKED ABOUT US

Young. Innovative. Responsible.

Where creativity takes the stage.

Sustainability is evolving and, in a world in constant transformation, it's no longer enough to follow the rules: you have to rewrite them. Are you an under-30 talent? Take part in the third edition of The SOStainables, the contest promoted by Green Media Lab for those who aren’t afraid to rethink the future through creative projects. We’re looking for innovative minds capable of communicating today’s challenges. Don’t just communicate change: come and give it a new shape.

The contest will develop in three phases:

01Participation

During the period from 28/02/2026 to 28/04/2026, participants who wish to submit their project*, will need to fill out the appropriate form. *Including: start-up, social project, artistic content, podcast or video.

02Evaluation

The internal technical committee will evaluate all projects based on criteria of originality, project quality and impact, in line with the goals of the 2030 Agenda

03Event

The eight finalists will present their project to a jury of experts, who will select the winner

Contest phases

The eligible formats

  • Social project
    Social project
  • StartUp
    StartUp
  • Podcast
    Podcast
  • Video
    Video
  • Artistic content
    Artistic content

Under the eyes of the experts

An exceptional jury will evaluate the projects and bring the evening to life.

COMING SOON
Giovanni Storti

Giovanni Storti

Jury President

Stefano Mancuso

Stefano Mancuso

Scientific President

COMING SOON

On stage with us

The final evening will be moderated by Anna Favella

Anna Favella is an actress of theater, cinema and TV series, appearing as a protagonist in international sets (Netflix, Disney+, Sky). Always active on environmental and social issues, she is an ambassador for Amnesty International and One Ocean Foundation.

Anna Favella

Previous SOStainables

Discover the faces that brought previous editions to life

Carlotta Sarina
Carlotta SarinaProject: LOTTA
Vincenzo Rizzi
Vincenzo RizziProject: BRIO
Marta Musso
Marta MussoProject: POSSEA
Beatrice Mazza
Beatrice MazzaProject: RAVENOUS FASHION
Marco Lunati
Marco LunatiProject: GREENVO
Roberta Stefanini
Roberta StefaniniProject: KOS
Gabriele Chini
Gabriele ChiniProject: MANGROVIA
Francesca Polisano
Francesca PolisanoProject: EFFEPI UPCYCLING

FAQ

These FAQs are purely illustrative to facilitate your participation.

For all legal details, official terms and conditions, please refer exclusively to the Regulations.

We look forward to seeing you at The SOStainables 2026

Giving voice to young talents committed to sustainable innovation