# Meeting di Rimini 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meeting-di-rimini-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:01:46.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2.

The 47th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, themed ‘L’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle’, is scheduled for August 21 to 26, 2026, in Rimini. The event has expanded its scale to cover 140,000 square meters of the Rimini Fairgrounds, representing a 16% increase in exhibition space compared to the previous year.

A primary highlight is the visit of Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, August 22. To accommodate the Pontiff and large crowds, a new 10,000-seat Grand Auditorium has been constructed. The program consists of over 150 meetings featuring approximately 500 international and Italian speakers, with discussions expected to cover peace, the Holy Land, education, and artificial intelligence.

Institutional involvement includes the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit, which will host an information point for educators and families. The event is supported by 3,300 volunteers and is noted as a major large-scale Italian event offering free entry and parking. Additional focus will be placed on the Middle East through discussions involving the Custody of the Holy Land and various religious and political figures.

## Claims

- Bernhard Scholz, president of the Meeting, commented on the growing interest and the need for adequate infrastructure for the 2026 edition. (single source)
- The 2026 Meeting in Rimini will cover a total surface area of 140,000 square meters, a 16% increase from 2025. (single source)
- A Grand Auditorium with a capacity of 10,000 seats has been created for Pope Leo XIV's intervention. (single source)
- The event will feature over 150 meetings with approximately 500 Italian and international speakers. (single source)
- The manifestation will be supported by 3,300 volunteers from Italy and around the world. (single source)
- The Meeting is the only major Italian event offering free entry and parking. (single source)
- The Ministry of Education and Merit will participate in the Rimini Meeting from August 21 to 26. (single source)
- Minister Giuseppe Valditara will participate in a conference titled ‘The courage to educate’ on August 25. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Rimini Meeting 2026 to host Pope Leo XIV and 500 speakers

The 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini (Aug 21-26, 2026) will feature Pope Leo XIV, 500 speakers, and 150 meetings focused on global themes like peace and education.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-labour-to-attend-47th-rimini-meeting

### 2026-08-18: Italian para-dressage riders win double bronze at Aachen World Championships

Italian para-dressage riders win historic double bronze at the Aachen World Championships, while Ravenna prepares for high-profile events featuring Ronaldinho with new local safety regulations.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rimini-launches-2026-back-to-sport-youth-initiative

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Cite as: Meeting di Rimini 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/meeting-di-rimini-2026