Thirty students, one passion: inside the first week of the Italian Motor Valley Experience 2026

For thirty high-school students from across the globe, the first week of the Italian Motor Valley Experience has been much more than the start of a Summer School.

Hosted by the Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari” of UNIMORE – University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the programme introduces participants to automotive engineering through lectures, laboratory activities and direct exposure to one of the world’s most renowned mobility ecosystems.

During the first days, students attended classes, worked together on academic activities and visited partner companies, gaining first-hand insight into the innovation that has made the Motor Valley internationally recognised.

Yet the experience goes beyond engineering.

One of the programme’s most appreciated moments was the traditional pasta afternoon, where participants learned to make fresh handmade pasta while discovering a different side of Emilia-Romagna: its food culture, traditions and sense of community.

This combination of academic excellence, industrial exposure and cultural experiences reflects the spirit of the Italian Motor Valley Experience, helping students explore future study opportunities while building friendships with peers from different countries.

The programme will continue throughout the second week with further educational activities and the final round table with industry representatives before concluding with the diploma ceremony.