Impact
Minds 2026
Minds 2026
November 5th - 6th
Public event - 650 EUR
November 7th - 8th
CIID Community Gathering (Invitation only) - 190 EUR
Address: Via Astino 16, Bergamo, Italy
Contact us: events@ciid.dk
Impact Minds
November 5th - 6th
Impact Minds 2026 brings together an international mix of designers, industry leaders, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Whether you are driving innovation in the public or private sector, advancing grassroots social change, or shaping new design practices, Impact Minds offers a space to connect with others at the forefront of their fields.
Together, we will spark new thinking, challenge assumptions, and explore how life-centred approaches can create value across social, environmental, and economic systems.
Through Lightning Talks and hands-on workshops, you’ll actively exchange ideas, ask questions, share tools, demonstrate frameworks, and showcase real-world projects. You will gain insights that you can apply and adapt in your own context.
Hosted at the CIID studio in a beautifully restored 11th-century monastery overlooking the Astino Valley in Bergamo, the setting invites reflection, deep conversation, and meaningful connection. Shared Italian meals and informal moments will lead to unexpected collaborations and lasting relationships.
Impact Minds transforms diverse perspectives into collective momentum. We trust that you will return home with new connections, fresh ideas, and a renewed optimism for shaping the future.
Impact Minds 2026 brings together an international mix of designers, industry leaders, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Whether you are driving innovation in the public or private sector, advancing grassroots social change, or shaping new design practices, Impact Minds offers a space to connect with others at the forefront of their fields.
Together, we will spark new thinking, challenge assumptions, and explore how life-centred approaches can create value across social, environmental, and economic systems.
Through Lightning Talks and hands-on workshops, you’ll actively exchange ideas, ask questions, share tools, demonstrate frameworks, and showcase real-world projects. You will gain insights that you can apply and adapt in your own context.
Hosted at the CIID studio in a beautifully restored 11th-century monastery overlooking the Astino Valley in Bergamo, the setting invites reflection, deep conversation, and meaningful connection. Shared Italian meals and informal moments will lead to unexpected collaborations and lasting relationships.
Impact Minds transforms diverse perspectives into collective momentum. We trust that you will return home with new connections, fresh ideas, and a renewed optimism for shaping the future.
CIID Community Gathering
November 7th - 8th
The CIID Community Gathering is for IDP alumni, faculty and those with personal invitations. This will be a celebration of the shared values, achievements, and future potential of our remarkable network.
The CIID Community Gathering is for IDP alumni, faculty and those with personal invitations. This will be a celebration of the shared values, achievements, and future potential of our remarkable network.
To be announced
Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Via Astino, 16, 24129 Bergamo BG
Milano-Bergamo Airport
Milano Bergamo Airport is approximately 10 km from Bergamo. You can either take a bus (Line 1) or a taxi:
- The bus is just outside the terminal, and you can pay on board with a debit or credit card. The timetable is here — you’ll be traveling from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bergamo Bus Station.
- For taxis, there is a rank directly outside Arrivals. If none are available, you can call the taxi centre on: +39 035 451 90 90. People in the call centre are fluent in English (though the taxi drivers are often not).
- The bus is just outside the terminal, and you can pay on board with a debit or credit card. The timetable is here — you’ll be traveling from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bergamo Bus Station.
- For taxis, there is a rank directly outside Arrivals. If none are available, you can call the taxi centre on: +39 035 451 90 90. People in the call centre are fluent in English (though the taxi drivers are often not).
Milano Linate Airport
Milano Linate Airport is around 60 km away from Bergamo.
1. From Linate airport, the best option is usually the shuttle bus that departs from Arrivals, which brings you directly to Bergamo Bus Station.
For taxis, there is a rank directly outside Arrivals. If there are no taxis, you can call the taxi centre on: +39 035 451 90 90. People in the call centre are fluent in English (though the taxi drivers are often not).
2.If you prefer, you can also take a train from Milano Central Station to Bergamo Station. To reach it, take Metro line M4 from Linate Airport to Sforza Policlinico Station, then change to line M3 (yellow) towards Milano Central Station.
The train is direct and goes once an hour, taking 50 minutes to reach Bergamo. You can check the departure times on the Trenord website.
1. From Linate airport, the best option is usually the shuttle bus that departs from Arrivals, which brings you directly to Bergamo Bus Station.
For taxis, there is a rank directly outside Arrivals. If there are no taxis, you can call the taxi centre on: +39 035 451 90 90. People in the call centre are fluent in English (though the taxi drivers are often not).
2.If you prefer, you can also take a train from Milano Central Station to Bergamo Station. To reach it, take Metro line M4 from Linate Airport to Sforza Policlinico Station, then change to line M3 (yellow) towards Milano Central Station.
The train is direct and goes once an hour, taking 50 minutes to reach Bergamo. You can check the departure times on the Trenord website.
Milano Malpensa Airport
Malpensa Airport is around 100 km away from the CIID apartment. By taxi/car it takes about an hour, depending on the traffic.
Alternatively, you can travel from Malpensa to Bergamo by train or bus.
1. There is a train from Malpensa airport to Milano Central Station, where you can take a direct train to Bergamo Station. The train takes 50 minutes and goes once an hour—you can check the departure times on the Trenord website.
2. The bus goes from Malpensa Airport to either Bergamo Airport or to Bergamo City Centre - via Furietti 17. From via Furietti, it is best to take a taxi to your accommodation.
Alternatively, you can travel from Malpensa to Bergamo by train or bus.
1. There is a train from Malpensa airport to Milano Central Station, where you can take a direct train to Bergamo Station. The train takes 50 minutes and goes once an hour—you can check the departure times on the Trenord website.
2. The bus goes from Malpensa Airport to either Bergamo Airport or to Bergamo City Centre - via Furietti 17. From via Furietti, it is best to take a taxi to your accommodation.
Verona Airport
There is no direct transport from Verona Airport to Bergamo but you can get to Verona Station Porta Nuova by taking an Airlink bus outside the Arrivals hall at the airport. Tickets can be purchased here.
From Verona Station Porta Nuova you can take a bus to Bergamo Airport, either on FSBus (tickets here) or Flixbus (tickets here).
From Verona Station Porta Nuova you can take a bus to Bergamo Airport, either on FSBus (tickets here) or Flixbus (tickets here).
Bergamo Train Station
Bergamo Station is located in Piazza Marconi 7, 24122 Bergamo, Italia.
Milan Central Train Station
The best way is to take the train from Milan Central Station to Bergamo Station. The train is direct, it takes 50 minutes and it goes once an hour. You can check the departure times on this website.
To be determined
Childcare
We want Impact Minds to be an enjoyable experience for everyone … whatever their age! If you are bringing your child/children, email us (events@ciid.dk) to let us know how many, and their ages, so we can propose some age appropriate activities throughout the event!
Parking
The address for the CIID studio is Via Astino, 16, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy.
You can park your car in via Astino - around 650m before the Monastery. The car park is a 10 min walk from the studio.
You can park your car in via Astino - around 650m before the Monastery. The car park is a 10 min walk from the studio.
Accommodation
Bergamo offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all preferences. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, mid-range comforts, boutique stays, or budget-friendly options, there is something for everyone in this beautiful Italian city. Of course, there is the additional possibility of booking somewhere through AirBnB or Booking.com.
If you book accommodation with an establishment displaying this mark, please ask for the CIID special rate.
The CIID Community Gathering is for IDP alumni, faculty and those with personal invitations.
This will be a celebration of the shared values, achievements, and future potential of our remarkable network.
In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, participants will have the chance to reconnect with friends and peers, share experiences, and expand their network within the CIID community.
Our community’s strength lies in its diversity, with backgrounds spanning design, engineering, art, sciences, and business, enabling us to approach challenges with a wide-ranging global perspective.
Join us to reflect on what we’ve achieved, individually and together, and to explore the possibilities of what we can create together in the future.
This will be a celebration of the shared values, achievements, and future potential of our remarkable network.
In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, participants will have the chance to reconnect with friends and peers, share experiences, and expand their network within the CIID community.
Our community’s strength lies in its diversity, with backgrounds spanning design, engineering, art, sciences, and business, enabling us to approach challenges with a wide-ranging global perspective.
Join us to reflect on what we’ve achieved, individually and together, and to explore the possibilities of what we can create together in the future.
