On Thursday 14 May 2026, at the Politecnico di Milano, a meeting on cultural diplomacy was held with Guicciardo Sassoli de’ Bianchi Strozzi, moderated by Elena Pontiggia as part of her course in contemporary art history.

The meeting explored the role of culture and art in building international relations, highlighting the value of cooperation between institutions, universities and cultural organisations in promoting artistic heritage and fostering dialogue between countries.