The final details are being finalized for “Stone is…”, the International Forum dedicated to Authentic Natural Stone, scheduled to take place in Venice on June 12 and 13 at the prestigious Università Iuav di Venezia, in the Aula Magna of the Tolentini complex—the historic heart of the Venetian university.
Two intense and inspiring days designed to highlight the value, culture, and future of natural stone through meetings, debates, workshops, and thematic sessions. An event that brings together some of the most authoritative voices from the Italian and international scene to explore stone from every angle: design, architecture, technology, and symbolism.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Peter Eisenman – Professor Yale School of Architecture_ New Haven_Connecticut
- Najla El Zein – Designer, Amsterdam/Beirut
- Suguru Watanabe – Kengo Kuma and Associates, Tokyo
- Walter Mariotti – Direttore Editoriale, Domus International
- Kinue Horikawa – Angelo Mangiarotti Foundation, Milan
- Francesco Canali – Engineer, Site Director at the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano
- Giovanni Santamaria – Associate Dean for Academic Operations Professor School of Architecture and Design, New York Institute of Technology_New York
- Claudia Chiappino – Mining Engineer
- Peter Harrison – Stone Consultant
- Christian Pongratz – Prof. School of Architecture and Design, Direttore del Master Science in Architecture, Health & Design (M.S. AHD) al New York Institute of Technology_New York
The “Stone is…” forum offers professional development credits (CFP) for participants. Official registration will open soon, but you can already pre-register to secure your spot by sending a request via email to segreteria@stoneisbetter.com.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of a one-of-a-kind event. Authentic natural stone awaits you in Venice.