Date

07 April 2026

Time

18:30 PM - 20:00 PM

Where

Casa IED New York at Salotto 84 Withers Street, Brooklyn, NY , New York City - USA

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In-person event

What if creativity were not just a form of expression, but a tool to reshape society?

Casa IED New York continues its Plural Intelligences series with a conversation that challenges conventional boundaries between design, culture and social impact.

On April 7th, Casa IED will host Adama Sanneh, Co-Founder and CEO of Moleskine Foundation.

Working at the intersection of management, cultural production and education, Sanneh has developed a global ecosystem of creative changemakers addressing some of today’s most urgent challenges — from climate change and social justice to democracy and human rights. His approach positions creativity as an enabling force: a way to activate diverse forms of intelligence, connect disciplines, and generate tangible impact.

In conversation with Gabriel Zangari, Director of Casa IED New York and Board Member of Moleskine Foundation, the talk will explore how creativity can operate as a shared language across different domains of knowledge, and how plural intelligences emerge when cultural, social and strategic perspectives converge.

Sanneh’s work — spanning philanthropy, ESG/CSR strategy and international cultural initiatives — has been featured in platforms such as The New York Times, Harvard Business School, Vogue and TEDx, reflecting a growing recognition of creativity as a driver of systemic change.

Hosted at Salotto, Casa IED New York continues to act as a platform for dialogue and exchange, where multiple intelligences meet to reflect on contemporary culture and design.
Free admission – registration required.


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