The Milan edition of MERGEDNext 2026, the annual stakeholder engagement and professional networking event of the MERGED International Master’s Programme in Global Environment and Development, will take place on 13 November 2026.
The event will bring together the Milan-track MERGED students and professionals from a wide range of organisations, including global institutions, research institutes, environmental NGOs and innovative private companies. The aim is to create opportunities for students to connect their academic experience with the professional world and explore possible career paths in the environmental and agri-food sectors.
A bridge between academic training and professional opportunities
MERGEDNext is an opportunity for students to learn more about emerging career opportunities in areas such as sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and environmental governance. The event will also provide insights into real-world internship and applied research opportunities.
A key part of the event will be the opportunity to discuss and develop potential Master’s thesis projects with prospective employers and partner organisations, helping students connect their academic work with current challenges and professional needs.
Event details
Date: 13 November 2026
Time: 14:00–16:30 CET, with networking sessions potentially continuing until 18:00
Format: Hybrid
In person: University of Milan, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Via Celoria 2
Online: Microsoft Teams
The event is primarily intended for students enrolled in the MERGED Master’s programme. However, a limited number of places will also be available to students from related graduate programmes, including Sustainable Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Sciences and Bioeconomy.
Students interested in attending can request access by contacting Prof. Carlo Pozzi at carlo.pozzi@unimi.it.
MERGEDNext across the consortium
The Milan event is part of the wider MERGEDNext 2026 programme. The consortium’s other event, MERGEDNext Warsaw, will take place on 6 November 2026, from 14:30 to 17:00 CET.
By bringing students, researchers and professionals together, MERGEDNext aims to strengthen connections between academic training and the organisations working on the environmental and agri-food transitions, while opening up new opportunities for collaboration, internships and research.
