Telling Territories to Understand People
Welcome to the new edition of Storytellathon, an initiative promoted by the Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco – Life Beyond Tourism®, designed as a section for young people (high school and university students) of the 2027 International Officina of Best Practices for the Culture of Dialogue to give voice to the soul of territories through storytelling.
In an increasingly interconnected world, we believe that cultural heritage — natural, tangible and intangible — should not only be preserved, but shared through narratives capable of transforming travel into an authentic experience of intercultural dialogue. Storytellathon 2027 invites you to design innovative cultural itineraries (geographical or thematic) that use technology and creativity to connect travellers among each other and with local communities, promoting conscious, inclusive and respectful tourism.
Your vision, our common heritage. We are looking for creative pitches: we are not asking for the final itinerary, but for a presentation of your vision. We want stories that create an emotional connection, highlighting the traditional crafts, historical sites or natural, tangible and intangible heritage of your territory.
How to submit your proposal
To officially participate, applicants must follow these steps:
Step 1 — Register : Click on “Register Now” and complete your registration by 31 August 2026.
Step 2 — Check your email: You will receive a confirmation email with all the links and instructions to proceed.
Step 3 — Complete your application: To finalize your participation, please complete the following requirements:
- Submit the participation fee and send the payment receipt to workshops@lifebeyondtourism.org
- Fill in the Itinerary Questionnaire (link provided by email)
- Upload up the matirials to the Google Drive folder (link provided by email
Deadline: All materials and the questionnaire must be submitted no later than 31 October 2026.
For organizational reasons, it will not be possible to include in the selection process any entries uploaded after that date.
Selection & Awards
8 itineraries will be selected and will have the opportunity to:
- Present their itinerary in Florence, in front of an international and specialized audience
- Be published in the Report Book of the International Officina 2027
- Be featured on the Luoghi Parlanti website
Final Winners
Among the selected projects, 3 itineraries will be awarded as winners.
Winners will be announced in December 2026.
They will receive:
- Free participation in the Officina 2027 tables and workshops (teachers, up to 2 participants)
- Accommodation in Florence for students (up to 6 participants) in one of the B&B Hotels Italia
- Access to all social and cultural events included in the Officina 2027 programme
Important Note: The jury reserves the right not to admit certain itineraries.
