Engage with strategic challenges
The Open Program in SustainTech, designed by Bologna Business School in collaboration with Tecno Group, offers a high-level educational experience tailored for senior managers leading the Twin Transition: the sustainable and digital transformation. The program combines robust theoretical training with hands-on learning, enriched by access to a global network of thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers.
The dual transformation poses a critical challenge for companies worldwide, requiring them to urgently plan and implement the first steps toward an integrated management of change processes. Through an advanced learning approach—including in-depth theoretical insights, case studies, and innovative tools—the program guides participants through the various dimensions of transformation, providing a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics.
The program offers structured support for building successful models for sustainable and digital transformation.
PROGRAM GOAL
Why an Open Program
This program is designed to equip senior managers with the tools needed to navigate the intersection of digital innovation and environmental responsibility. Participants will acquire the skills to address global sustainability challenges while enhancing profitability and driving growth within their organizations. In a context where sustainable practices are no longer optional, the Executive Program delivers cutting-edge insights into technologies, frameworks, and sustainable business models—empowering leaders to transform their organizations into pioneers of the Dual Transition.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
How the Open Program Works
By combining Bologna Business School’s renowned expertise in Sustainable Management and corporate leadership with Gruppo Tecno’s innovative insights into sustainable digital technologies, the program reinforces the school’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. This approach integrates rigorous academic content with practical applications, leveraging a well-established network of industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers.
Structure
The program is divided into 3 on-campus days and 10 online days.
The on-campus sessions will be available both in person and online, combining the flexibility of remote participation with the opportunity to meet other participants and faculty members in person. Online classes will take place on Fridays and Saturdays.
Modules:
Introduction to SustainTech and the Twin Transition Framework
January 30, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
January 31, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
Business Models and Innovative Strategies
February 13, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
February 14, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
Technology, Big Data and AI for Sustainability
February 26, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — ONLINE
February 27, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — ONLINE
March 4, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — ONLINE
March 5, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — ONLINE
Leadership for the Twin Transition
March 20, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
March 21, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
Final Project (Hackathon)
March 28, 2026 — 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM — CAMPUS
COURSES
Learning approach
Our courses feature a faculty that brings together a diverse range of skills and experiences from the business world, academia, and consulting.
Faculty
Faculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
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Sara Zanni
Assistant Professor of Business Sustainability
University of Bologna
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Mark Esposito
Visiting Professor of Strategy
Bologna Business School
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Massimiliano Ghini
Director
European Center for Team Emotional Intelligence
Networking
Networking develops among students within the same class, between participants and faculty, as well as with students from other programs or previous editions of the same program.
COMPANIES
Over the years, our partners have been consistently involved in the various activities that make up the structure of our programs. Companies within our network participate in project work and master classes; they actively contribute by introducing guest speakers and organizing company visits. Our partners are our primary supporters: they sponsor various scholarships, host student internships, and provide professional opportunities for graduates.
Bologna Business School’s partner companies are:
AEROPORTO G. MARCONI ASSICOOP BOLOGNA METROPOLITANA AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BOLOGNA FIERE BREVINI POWER TRANSMISSION CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI BOLOGNA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FERRARA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FORLÌ-CESENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI MODENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI RIMINI CAMST CARPIGIANI GROUP CASSA DI RISPARMIO IN BOLOGNA CONFCOMMERCIO EMILIA ROMAGNA CONFINDUSTRIA EMILIA ROMAGNA COSWELL DATALOGIC DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING ENEL ENGINEERING INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA EXPERT SYSTEM FALORNI FASTWEB FERRARELLE FERRARI FERRETTI GROUP FINALMA FONDAZIONE CARISBO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO CESENA FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI CENTO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI IMOLA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI CARPI FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI FERRARA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI PADOVA E ROVIGO FONDAZIONE G. MARCONI FONDAZIONE IBM ITALIA FONDAZIONE ISABELLA SERÀGNOLI FONDAZIONE DEL MONTE DI BOLOGNA E RAVENNA FONDAZIONE PER LA COLLABORAZIONE TRA I POPOLI FOOD TREND FOUNDATION FURLA GOOGLE ITALIA GRANAROLO GROUPM GRUPPO COESIA GRUPPO SISTEMA H-ART HSPI HAWORTH HERA HORSA IBM ITALIA IMA ICONSULTING INTESA SAN PAOLO KPMG ADVISORY LABORATORI GUGLIELMO MARCONI LANDI RENZO LEGACOOP BOLOGNA LIGHTHOUSE MANUTENCOOP MAPE MAPS MASAI ITALIA MASERATI MICROSOFT ITALIA MONTENEGRO N.C.H. NUOVI CANTIERI APUANIA OLIDATA ONIT GROUP OPERA SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA POLTRONESOFÀ REGIONE EMILIA-ROMAGNA RICOH S.E.C.I. GRUPPO INDUSTRIALE MACCAFERRI SAP SCS CONSULTING STMICROELECTRONICS SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SEPS TECHNOGYM TEUCO THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING ITALIA TREVI GROUP UMBERTO CESARI UNICREDIT UNIEURO UNINDUSTRIA BOLOGNA UNIPOL VEM SISTEMI VERONESI VIABIZZUNO VIDEOWORKS VOLVO CAR ITALIA WPP ITALIA YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
FEES
The enrollment fee for the course is:
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€4,000 (+ VAT) for registrations from companies and institutions
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€3,200 (+ VAT) for individual registrations
The fee includes attendance to the program, all study materials available through the online platform, and access to Bologna Business School services, which include: a personal Alma Wi-Fi account and use of study areas.
Discounts are available:
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for early registrations;
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for companies in the Business Network;
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for Alma/BBS and Profingest Alumni;
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for groups of at least 3 participants.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and companies can check the availability of training vouchers through their relevant Interprofessional Fund, including:
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Fondimpresa – for middle managers
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Fondo Dirigenti PMI – for executives of industrial SMEs
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Fonditalia
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Fondirigenti – for executives
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Fon.Coop – for cooperative enterprises
APPLICATION PROCESS
To enroll, it is necessary to request the registration form by sending an email to openprograms@bbs.unibo.it.
FAQs
Yes, there is a certificate upon successful completion of all courses, the final examination and 70% attendance. The certificate will attest to successful completion of the courses and will award 60 university credits (CFU).
The documents used in the classroom and any further reading or exercises will be uploaded to our platform, whose credentials will be delivered in the classroom.
Should a group of colleagues wish to participate in the program, it is possible to contact the Program Manager to evaluate an ad hoc participation price.
Our short courses do not require a specific course of study. It is important to have a few years of work experience behind you that can help you, inside the classroom, by bringing real cases dealt with and solutions adopted during your work.
