At The Venice Climate Week, every idea, voice, and perspective contributes to shaping the 2026 edition: a collective journey toward a more sustainable world. This is an open invitation to collaborate, explore, and co-create, helping to define the themes, experiences, and actions that will bring the next edition to life.
It’s a participatory process that welcomes those who believe in dialogue, collaboration, and the transformative power of shared ideas. Whether you are a scientist, artist, social entrepreneur, or innovator, you are invited to join the conversation, share your perspective, and help build a legacy of innovation and positive impact for the future.
Here, every contribution becomes part of a larger story of change, where individual insights evolve into collective action.
We’ve gathered what we believe are the main questions you might have.
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The open call is open to scientists, communicators, artists, social entrepreneurs, innovators, and startuppers, as well as students and professionals.
Anyone with an idea, a project, or a perspective on the future of our planet is invited to contribute to shaping the program and the conversation of the next Venice Climate Week.
Simply fill out the form below, providing some information about yourself, your work, and the idea or proposal you would like to share.
The Venice Climate Week team will review all submissions and get in touch for any further details or opportunities for collaboration.
Because joining means becoming part of an international network of people and organizations committed to ecological and social transformation.
It’s an opportunity to share your vision, amplify your work, and contribute meaningfully to the creation of an event that promotes dialogue, innovation, and hope for the planet’s future.
And, of course, to connect with experts, creatives, and changemakers from around the world.
We welcome talks, performances, workshops, installations, and educational, scientific, or artistic projects, as well as collaboration proposals and partnerships that reflect the values of the Venice Climate Week.
All logistical details and accommodation options will be shared with the selected participants.
Venice Climate Week collaborates with a network of local partners and sustainable hospitality providers to ensure accessible and environmentally responsible solutions during the event.
The open call will remain open until 31 March 2026. We encourage you to submit your proposal as early as possible so we can carefully review your idea.
Yes. The open call is open to participants from all over the world.
Venice Climate Week is an international platform that values diversity of perspectives and voices.
No, applying to the open call is completely free of charge.
A clear overview of the key phases and milestones of the Call, from launch and submission to evaluation, selection, and presentation during Venice Climate Week 2026.
Official launch of the call
Deadline for proposal submission | 31 March 2026
Evaluation process
Communication to projects selected
Start of the Venice Climate Week 2026 | 3-8 June 2026
Through this form, we invite you to tell us how your work, research, or creative perspective can become part of the dialogue that VCW26 aims to build: a conversation about innovation, culture, and the future we want to shape together.
Take a few moments to respond thoughtfully. Each contribution is a piece of a larger mosaic one made of voices, disciplines, and experiences united by curiosity and a shared commitment to imagining new possibilities.
We look forward to discovering your story and welcoming you into the VCW26 community.