Gala Dinner, Pre-Launch of “Dear Edgar” – A Renewed Humanism

Join us for a magical evening under the stars and above the rooftops of Florence, where Renaissance grandeur meets a bold, humanist vision for the future.

This exclusive Gala Dinner at the iconic B-Roof at Baglioni, with panoramic views of the Duomo and the timeless skyline of Florence, marks the official celebration of the movement and pre-launch of the book Dear Edgar: A Renewed Humanism by Claudio Pedretti.

🌟 A special Message from Edgar Morin
Will be read by our dear friend Idanna Pucci , writer, cultural ambassador, and guardian of Florence’s humanist soul 📜🌺

Dear Edgar is more than a book. It is a manifesto for our future , a call for a new kind of leadership rooted in complexity, compassion, and courage.

Drawing on the profound philosophy of Edgar Morin, Dear Edgar offers clarity in chaotic times and dares to imagine a world where empathy, reason, and responsibility can coexist.

Through deep conversations with global visionaries, leaders, and humanists of this world, including Edgar Morin, Christine Lagarde, Mohamed Yunus, Jacqueline Novogratz, Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Justin Yifu Lin, John Ralston Saul, Ismail Serageldin, Christiana Figueres, María Fernanda Espinosa, Sadhguru, Nino Tronchetti Provera, Reza Deghati, Kunal Sood, the book becomes a collective journey toward a Reawakening of our shared humanity.

At its heart, the book and the evening will explore themes that matter most in today’s fractured world:

🌱 Climate Action as a moral imperative and a space for unity
🌐 Multilateralism as the only path forward in a deeply interconnected world
🤝 Dialogue between Civilizations as a bridge to peace, mutual understanding, and global cooperation

It is a call to action for leaders and citizens alike: to reconnect with what makes us human, to lead with heart, and to build a future that transcends divisions.

✅ An intimate dinner with the author, Claudio Pedretti, and a select group of the book’s legendary contributors and global thought leaders, including:
• Reza Deghati, the iconic humanist photographer who has documented the soul of humanity in over 100 countries, from war zones to refugee camps, always with a lens of dignity and hope
• Idanna Pucci, writer, cultural ambassador, and guardian of Florence’s humanist legacy
• Joe Ingram, renowned development economist and former World Bank director, a lifelong voice for equity and justice
…and other surprise guests who are shaping the future of leadership, climate, and conscience

✅ A signed, limited-edition pre-release copy of Dear Edgar (not available to the public until January 2026)

✅ A surprise artistic performance inspired by the spirit of Renewed Humanism

✅ An invitation to the exclusive pre-launch of the book in New York City, on September 22, 2025, during the United Nations General Assembly.

✅ Access to a reception in Manhattan on the evening of September 22, 2025, with international guests from the worlds of diplomacy, art, climate, finance, and global thought leadership

✅ Complimentary entrance to TEDxFiesole 2025, happening the following day, May 4th, 2025, in Florence – a full day of powerful talks, inspiration, and global ideas.

Business Formal – with your own personal touch of humanist flair.

Seats are strictly limited to ensure an intimate, high-level experience. Reserve yours now and become part of a global reawakening, born in Florence and reaching the world.

For more information or group bookings, contact:
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