Ecomondo International Press Tour 2026

General Requirements

• You must be a professional journalist (freelance or staff) based in one of the eligible countries listed below
• You must be specialised in at least one of the following areas: circular economy, green technology, renewable energy, ecological transition, industrial sustainability, climate policy, or environmental innovation
• You must write for- or regularly contribute to- a sector-specific publication, national newspaper or magazine, radio outlet, or television broadcaster. Online-only outlets are accepted if they have a clear editorial identity and reach
• You must be available to travel to Rimini for the full duration of the tour (2–5 November 2026)
• You must commit to fulfilling the publishing obligations described below.

Additional Requirements for Social Media Journalists

Journalists whose primary channel is social media may apply, provided they meet one of the following minimum thresholds:

• At least 25,000 followers on LinkedIn or
• At least 100,000 followers on Instagram

Social journalists must also provide evidence of consistent, relevant editorial content on their channels (links to recent posts on sustainability, green economy or related topics).

Eligible Countries

Applications are open exclusively to journalists based in the following countries:

• EU27: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
• Canada
• United Kingdom, Iceland
• Western Balkans: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia
• Turkey
• Middle East & Gulf: Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman
• North Africa: Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco
• Sub-Saharan Africa: Senegal, Ethiopia

Note: Journalists based in Italy are not eligible for this Press Tour. Journalists from countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Italy will receive an official visa support letter from the organisers upon confirmation of their selection.

Participation in the Press Tour is conditional on fulfilling the following editorial commitments:

• Pre-trip news article: a short news piece announcing your participation and introducing Ecomondo to your audience, published before the tour (by October 26th, 2026)
• Post-event reportage: a full-length reportage or in-depth feature article about your experience at Ecomondo 2026, published in your outlet within 45 days of the event (by December 19th, 2026)

Both articles must be published in the outlet named in your letter of assignment. If your outlet does not publish within the stated deadlines, we reserve the right to recover costs incurred for travel and accommodation.

The Press Tour is structured as three complementary days combining trade fair visits, company insights, cultural discovery and networking among European and Mediterranean journalists. 

Day 1- Monday, November 2nd 2026

Morning: Arrival, hotel check-in

Afternoon: Guided cultural visit to Rimini's historic centre in collaboration with VisitRimini 

Evening: Meet & Greet dinner and welcome briefing on Ecomondo and programme

Day 2- Tuesday, November 3rd 2026

Full day: First day at Ecomondo — guided thematic visit of the fair (itinerary curated by Materia Rinnovabile)

Participation in sessions, panels and keynotes of interest for international press

Individual interviews with exhibiting companies

B2B meetings with pre-selected exhibitors

Dinner organized by Ecomondo

Day 3- Wednesday, November 4th 2026

Plant or corporate headquarters tour with management briefings on sustainability strategies, innovation, and ESG results

Visit to the Start-Up area and special events of the fair program

Dedicated session: Ecomondo blog presentation- scouting and meeting with potential new contributors

Interviews and material gathering for post-trip articles

Goodbye aperitif

Day 4- Thursday, November 5th 2026

Morning: third day at Ecomondo- free thematic exploration

Departures

Selected journalists will receive full logistical support for the duration of the Press Tour. The organisers will cover:

• Travel: flights or rail travel from the country of origin
• Accommodation: 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Rimini (November 2–5, 2026)
• Local transport: airport/station transfers and all local transport during the tour
• Cultural visit: guided tour of Rimini's historic centre, in collaboration with VisitRimini
• Networking dinner: meet & greet dinner with Italian journalists and sustainability authors
• Visa support: official visa support letter issued for countries that require one
• Press access: full accreditation to Ecomondo 2026, press materials and media briefings
• B2B meetings: curated one-to-one meetings with selected exhibitors

Participants will also be considered as potential contributors to the official Ecomondo blog, offering a pathway for lasting editorial collaboration.

To apply for the Ecomondo International Press Tour 2026, please fill out this form by July 30th, 2026.

You will be asked to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (in English, maximum 2 pages), including your journalistic background, areas of expertise and a list of recent relevant publications
• Three (3) published article samples relevant to sustainability, circular economy, green technology, energy transition or related fields- links or PDF attachments accepted
• A letter of assignment from the editorial outlet stating you intend to publish your pre-trip news piece and post-event reportage. The letter must: be on official letterhead; confirm your collaboration with the outlet; confirm their commitment to publishing at least two articles on Ecomondo 2026. Preferred outlets: sector-specific publications, national newspapers or magazines, radio broadcasters, television channels
• A short cover letter (maximum 300 words) explaining your interest in Ecomondo, your area of specialisation, and how you intend to cover the event for your audience
• Social journalists only: screenshot or export showing current follower counts on LinkedIn and Instagram, plus 3 examples of relevant editorial posts.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of representatives from Italian Exhibition Group and Renewable Matter | Materia Rinnovabile.

Selection criteria include:

• Relevance and quality of previous editorial work
• Editorial reach and influence of the applicant's outlet
• Geographic diversity of selected cohort
• Thematic alignment with Ecomondo's key topics
• Potential for long-term collaboration with the Ecomondo blog

All applicants will be notified of the outcome by 1st of September 2026. Selected journalists will receive a formal confirmation letter and further logistical instructions.