Over 500 guests celebrate student excellence and community spirit at ESCP Business School’s Turin Campus
The Turin Gran Galà 2025 marked another milestone in the life of ESCP Business School, bringing together over 500 participants — including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests — for an evening dedicated to celebration, recognition, and connection. Held in the stunning venue of La Centrale Nuvola Lavazza, the event offered a unique blend of elegance and innovation, in line with this year’s theme: “Modern Spring.”
Organised by the ESCP Turin Campus, the Gran Galà served not only as a festive conclusion to the academic year but also as a powerful expression of ESCP’s core values: excellence, diversity, and engagement.
The evening was opened by Prof. Daniele Battaglia and Sara Guarino, followed by inspiring welcome speeches from Prof. Francesco Profumo, President of the ESCP Turin Campus, and Prof. Alberta Di Giuli, Dean of ESCP Turin Campus. Their words highlighted the strength of the ESCP community and the importance of recognising student involvement beyond the classroom.
Honouring Achievement: ESCP Awards Ceremony
The heart of the evening was the student award ceremony, a moment dedicated to honouring outstanding contributions across academic, athletic and student life initiatives.
- ESCP Games 2025 – Winners from Turin Campus, celebrated by Vanda De Marco and Nicolas Lecot:
- Women’s Basketball Team: Mafo Tekobo, Alisa Uspenskaya, Nafisatou Akanfe, Paulína Blahyjová, Aurore Castets, Margot Guegan-Falchi-Picaud, Audrey Leclercq, and Anna Soares
- Table Tennis: Riddhima Channa, for her stellar performance in Paris
- Best Student Ambassador Award, presented by Sofia Baldissera and Chiara Dalla Longa: Baptiste Bietrix, recognised for his dedication and continued support of the ESCP student body
- Best Student Society Award, presented by Prof. Alberta Di Giuli: ESCP Bachelor Society (EBS), for their remarkable leadership and impact on campus life
Music & Magic: Uniting Through Performance
The celebration took centre stage with unforgettable performances by acrobatic dancers and the ESCP Music Collective Turin Society, who brought energy and emotion to the evening with their live sets. Their presence reaffirmed the role of creative expression in strengthening campus spirit.
Guests were treated to a welcome aperitif, a standing dinner, and a vibrant DJ set — all within the architecturally striking space of La Centrale Nuvola Lavazza. With its mix of industrial charm and contemporary design, the venue perfectly reflected the essence of ESCP: where tradition meets innovation.
The event also offered countless networking opportunities, allowing students, alumni, and faculty to connect across programmes and generations, reinforcing the school’s pan-European identity and collaborative spirit.
Watch the official aftermovie and relive every moment, from award highlights and performances to the joyful atmosphere on the dancefloor.
The Turin Gran Galà 2025 was more than a celebration: it was a powerful reminder of the strength, talent, and unity that define the ESCP Business School.
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