Elena Appiani
Watch the welcome video from the president of Europa Forum 2027.
Hilton Hotel Molino Stucky Venice
The Hilton Molino Stucky hotel in Venice is situated on the island of Giudecca, housed in a beautifully restored former industrial mill. From 4 to 7 November 2027, the Hilton will host the Lions Europa Forum 2027.
Teresa Filippini
Dear Lions and Leos, in my capacity as Chair of the Council of Governors, I have the privilege of welcoming you to Venice for the 2027 European Forum. On behalf of the whole of Multi-District 108 Italy, I am delighted to welcome you to this pivotal gathering, where we will define the future objectives and shared strategies of European Lionism.
We need to exchange views and develop a clear vision of the many needs we must address; we need to understand one another deeply so that we can manage our impact on communities with wisdom and foresight. Our identity is inextricably linked to a community-based vision of solidarity, and it will be wonderful to strengthen this during the 2027 European Forum.
Building on our shared values, we will tackle new common challenges, seeking to address the most urgent needs of our countries. Drawing inspiration from the Forum’s theme, ‘Digital Humanism: The Power of Diversity’, we will harness the achievements of technological innovation, applying them to the care of our fellow human beings and our communities; we will find the strength to optimise our commitment by embracing diversity.
Dear Lions and Leos, to experience these extraordinary moments together, I look forward to seeing you in Venice, where wonder is the norm, where the balance between people and the environment is the priority, where history accompanies us and art leaves us spellbound.
I look forward to seeing you all; each of us is unique and can help make the 2027 European Forum a rich source of inspiration and opportunity for the future of Lions International.
Teresa Filippini
Chair of the Council of Governors 2026/2027
Multidistrict 108 Italy
Rossella Vitali
Dear Friends, on behalf of the Italian Lions, it is an honour to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. Venice embodies a magical balance, a unique harmony in which the land, the sea, art and culture breathe as one. We shall respond to this harmony by uniting even more strongly in our shared sense of human solidarity.
Venice is a city waiting to be discovered, but above all it is the cradle of discoveries and cultural exchange. We Lions recognise the value of what unites us; we identify with sharing in the hardships of those who suffer; we understand one another through our desire for concrete and lasting action. For this reason, united by the same inspiration and the same goals, we shall experience intense days of conference proceedings. We shall be ready to reflect on the needs of our countries and to exchange views so that our service activities may become ever more effective. We shall do so by striving for excellence in our work, through the harmonious blending of what unites us with what sets us apart. I know that you will be at the heart of a marvellous harmony of ideas and programmes, and I speak on behalf of all Italian Lions in expressing our delight at welcoming you to Venice and in extending our warmest welcome to each and every one of you.
Rossella Vitali
Chair of the Council of Governors 2025/2026
