VENICE, ITALY -- On June 12 and 13, 2025, the IUAV University of Venice hosted the first International Forum on Authentic Natural Stone, an event promoted by the PNA business network, of which Marmi Ghirardi is a founding member. Stefano Ghirardi, president of PNA and CEO of Marmi Ghirardi, played a key role in the discussions, highlighting the importance of dialogue and collaboration throughout the authentic natural stone supply chain.

A visionary and multidisciplinary initiative, the forum sparked a vibrant debate on sustainability, innovation, contemporary design and architecture. The event featured internationally renowned speakers including Peter Eisenman, Kengo Kuma and Suguru Watanabe.