A festival dedicated to repair as a key practice for sustainability, the circular economy and community engagement. A day of discussion and participation at DumBO-Officina. Free entry, subject to registration for individual sessions.
Join us for the final Repair Festival in Bologna
Celebrate three years of collective action, innovation, and community engagement across Europe. Repairing is more than just fixing what’s broken: it’s about reducing waste, building skills, and fostering a culture of sustainability. From electronics to textiles, every repair extends the life of our belongings and transforms our economy into a more circular and resilient one.
Celebrate the Achievements of the REPper Project
Discover how REPper has made a lasting impact:
- Repair Supply: Creation of a transnational network of pilot services for repair SMEs.
- Repair Training: Upskilling and reskilling repair supervisors, trainers, and trainees.
- Repair Demand: Developing a repair culture through awareness, participatory actions, and behavioral approaches for adopting circular practices.
Event Details
- Date: 24 May 2026
- Location: DumBO Officina, Via Camillo Casarini 19, Bologna, Italy
- Registration to the event – Admission is free, subject to registration for each session.
Agenda
09:30 – Festival opening
10:00 – Panel discussion: Highlights and results of the REPper project and repair best practices from the field, with contributions from international partners
- Luca Lambertini, CIOFS ER/FP (Italy)
- Marco La Guardia, R.U.S.K.O. (Italy)
- Antonio Beraldi, LEILA (Italy)
- Ms Rachil Salonikidou, (Greece)
- Marcela Horvat, Ekologi brez meja, (Slovenia)
- Marinka Vovk, CP, (Slovenia)
11:30 – Open talk: Dialogue with experts and stakeholders on the repair economy in Europe
1st talk:
- Mrs Evgenia Karapatsiou, Environmental Scientist, DIADYMA S.A
- Serena Ceccarelli, Specialista Iniziative di Transizione Ambientale, HERA;
- Eugenio Tedeschi, Direttore Commerciale e Operazioni,
2nd talk:
- Micaela Utili, Responsabile Sostenibilità, Economia Circolare e competitività.
- Confartigianato Bologna Metropolitana
- Isabella Cioccolini, Presidente, Salvaiciclisti
- Luisa Crisigiovanni, Head of Fundraising and EU Projects development, Euroconsumers;
- Teh Chuann Yien (Rachel), City Councilor, Seberang Perai City Council.
15:00 – Repair Lab Hands-on workshops on textile repair, bicycle maintenance, and small appliance repair
17:30 – Art & community: Live painting, live music, and screen-printing workshop
What to Expect
A day of inspiration, learning, and connection:
- Keynote Talk: Highlights from the REPper project – results, sustainability, and the future of REPper Hubs and Factory.
- Panel Discussion: Engage with experts and stakeholders on the repair economy in Europe.
- Hands-on Workshops: Textile repair, bicycle repair, small appliances, and book restoration.
- Live Art & Music: Enjoy live painting and music as we celebrate together.
The REPper Repair Festival is coming to DumBO (Urban Multifunctional District of Bologna) The location of the festival is itself a story of repair: a former industrial railway yard transformed into one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration spaces, now home to art, culture, social innovation, and creative communities. A place that knows what it means to give things a second life.
