Fuckup Nights Florence Vol. XXXIV English edition

After the success of our first edition, we’re excited to announce Fuckup Nights Florence Vol. XXXIV, the second English edition of our events where three speakers take the stage to share their stories of failure. We’ll be back at the same international venue, The Social Hub Firenze Belfiore bringing together both the Florentine community and the wider international English-speaking crowd, alongside the same partners who made our first night so unforgettable and, for the first time, the media partnership of The Florentine, the leading magazine for the English speaking community in Florence.

Our brave speakers will open up about one of their setbacks—whether professional, social, artistic, or personal—and the new beginnings that followed. Through an evening full of emotions and valuable lessons, they’ll remind us that mistakes are an essential part of growth and a powerful driver of innovation and change.

The evening will be introduced by Laura De Benedetto, Chapter Leader of Fuckup Nights Florence, and hosted by Cristina Salvatori, Teacher Trainer and Academic Quality Advisor.

SPEAKERS PANEL 

1. "The Diagnosis That Derailed My Life & Built My Career" by Catalin Varela - Founder of The Celiac in Italy & Celiacs in Europe
2. "The Girl With No Plan — And What Happened Next" by Georgette Jupe - Managing editor - Sentire Media, Podcast Host, Writer 
3. "The Story I Chose to Believe—Until It Broke Me Free"  by Giulia Scarpa - President - Women’s International Network of Florence (WIN)
   

After each talk, there will be time for questions and discussion. To wrap up the night, you’re invited to join an optional (but highly recommended!) networking aperitif on the rooftop of The Social Hub Firenze Belfiore, with a stunning view over the Florentine skyline. Food and drinks will be available in a reserved area (€15 per person).

For people that book May 25 aperitivo is not guaranteed (but you can grab a drink on the other stands on the rooftop)

With a drink in hand and a smile on our faces, we’ll celebrate failure together, share insights and emotions, and become part of the global Fuckup Nights community.

A big thank you to The Social Hub, MYES (My English School) Firenze Campo di Marte, and Europass Italian Language School for inviting their staff and students to join the evening and connect with Florence’s vibrant English-speaking community.

Don’t miss it and … SPREAD THE WORD! #sharethefailure

Registration is required, along with a €5 contribution per person (half-price for University students and free for Secondary school students and TSH community). Aperitif will be served on the roof-top and paid directly at The Social Hub (15€ for food and drink)

When: Monday, May 25 at 7.00 PM
Where: at The Social Hub viale Belfiore 55 Firenze (close to Santa Maria Novella train station and in front of the T2 stop ‘Belfiore’). If you are coming by car, you can park in APCOA's underground Belfiore Parking (at the left of the main entrance) managed by Comune di Firenze

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Fuckup Nights is a global movement and event series that shares stories of professional failure. Each month, in events across the globe, three to four people stand up in front of a room full of strangers to share their own professional fuckup.