vLorenzo Fioramonti is a distinguished political scientist, member of the Club of Rome, former Italian Minister of Education, University, and Research and former Member of Parliament. Currently serving as the Academic Director of NATIVA Campus, a new training academy for regenerative leaders, Fioramonti has a rich academic and political background that spans continents and disciplines.

Fioramonti has held numerous influential positions throughout his career. He was the Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey (UK), a professor of political economy at the University of Pretoria and an associate fellow at the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation. His academic journey includes prestigious roles such as the first Jean Monnet Programme Chair in Africa and the president of the European Union Studies Association of Sub-Saharan Africa.

An accomplished author, Fioramonti has published several influential books, including the bestselling “Wellbeing Economy: Success in a World Without Growth” (MacMillan 2017) and “The World After GDP: Economics, Politics and International Relations in the Post-Growth Era” (Polity 2017), which have been featured – among others - by Bloomberg and the Financial Times. His opinion pieces have been published by leading publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and the Harvard Business Review.

Fioramonti's research challenges conventional economic metrics like GDP, advocating for a well-being economy that prioritizes societal and environmental health. His thought-provoking insights and innovative ideas make him a sought-after speaker and a leading voice on issues regarding sustainable well-being, governance innovation and purpose-driven business.

Join us in welcoming Lorenzo Fioramonti, a visionary leader and advocate for a sustainable future, as he shares his expertise and perspective at The Future of Governance International Conference.