Life on Mars

The 2025 edition of Life on Mars took place from October 15th to 17th, 2025, at the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, Rome, following the free and immersive format that characterizes Liv.in.g's events. Three days of dialogues, mentoring sessions, and practical tools were provided to strengthen the project management skills of cultural professionals. The first day was dedicated to cultural mobility as a critical and solidarity-based practice, featuring a speech by Martina Pignatti Morano (Un Ponte Per) and the presentation of tools for sustainable mobility; the second day focused on new tools for cultural organizations, including artificial intelligence and performing arts; the third day addressed the future challenges of international cooperation. Promoted by Rome Capital as part of the Roma Creativa 365 call, in collaboration with Zètema Progetto Cultura, On the Move, C.Re.S.Co., Accademia Teatro alla Scala, Scomodo, and Valdrada, the event brought together professionals from Ireland, Spain, Croatia, and Italy.

2025 Program (summary)

• Wednesday, October 15 - Cooperation and cultural mobility: opening, keynote with Martina Pignatti Morano, session on green mobility tools, first mentoring phase, presentation of the MARS digital platform.
• Thursday, October 16 - New tools for cultural organizations: workshop on AI and performing arts, mentoring, discussion on European programs and intergenerational dialogue, sessions on management, mobility, and international solidarity.
• Friday, October 17 - Future directions: panel on the challenges and limitations of international cooperation, final mentoring phase, self-assessment, and closing.