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From early 2000 his articles have been published in “L’Opinione delle libertà”. His essays analyze the phenomena of contemporary culture, proposing a new vision of the economy and tracing the new frontiers of education for the new generations. Among the articles published:

L’Economia è l’arte del sognare,
La European School of Economics riceve giustizia,
Credere per vedere, l’individuo,
La vittima è sempre colpevole,
Il Sogno è la cosa più reale che ci sia,
Fai solo ciò che ami,
Di padre in figlio,
Pinocchio,
L’Italia, una repubblica fondata sul lavoro
The Music of life
Divorati dal tempo

Seminars and conventions

Elio welcomes discussion of his ideas and principles, and in addition to his meetings with students at the European School of Economics, travels all over the world for seminars and conferences to address aspiring young professionals, established businessmen, and visionary individuals seeking to enrich their lives, through self-knowledge and self-mastery.

In these conferences, he discusses the “invisible” relationship between the state of health and the integrity of the company and the physical condition and integrity of the founder. To be more specific: the longevity of a company derives from the integrity of its leader.

The principles and ideas of which Elio speaks are the results of long years of self-study and inner questioning. Their ultimate goal is to incite the inner transformation of a man as an individual and consequently, a timeless movement that no other revolution has ever been able to accomplish: the total elimination of war, poverty, disease, and death.

From his trailblazing contributions to the music industry to his visionary leadership in education, technology, and hospitality – Elio D’Anna is a uniquely versatile entrepreneur as well as an international best-selling author and captivating speaker, whose profound insights continue to inspire and transform the lives of millions.  

D’Anna’s journey began as a talented musician and composer, pioneering the successful Italian progressive-rock scene of the 1960s and 70s with bands like Showmen and Osanna. After achieving international recognition and exploring new sonic landscapes with Uno and Nova, he returned to Italy and made his mark as a renowned producer, collaborating with artists like Zucchero and Renato Zero. His productions reshaped the landscape of 1980s Italian music, selling millions of albums. 

D’Anna’s passion for creativity and excellence extended beyond music. In 1983 he purchased an 18th century mill, nestled at the foot of the lush green slopes of Forte dei Marmi, in Tuscany, and converted into an elegant 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel. Il Bottaccio soon earned the highest industry accolades, including a coveted Michelin star, and under D’Anna’s leadership expanded into the international events industry, with prestigious venues in London and organizing events in global cities like New York, Madrid, and Istanbul. Over 40 years, the group’s growth solidified Bottaccio’s reputation as one of the world’s most exclusive event companies, catering to esteemed clients such as Armani, Gucci, Sony, Apple, the British Royal Family, and the President of the United States. 

Driven by a vision to create a new form of education that caters to the individual rather than the masses, D’Anna founded the European School of Economics in 1994. With centers in Rome, Milan, Florence, Madrid, London, and New York, the European School of Economics stands today as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world, continuing to shape the lives of thousands of young individuals who go on to hold influential positions in business and industry. Throughout its history, the institution has had the privilege of hosting esteemed guest lecturers, including distinguished Nobel Prize laureates, prominent politicians, and renowned business figures – with notable names like Kenneth Galbraith, John Nash, Merton Miller, and Mikhail Gorbachev having graced the halls of the European School of Economics, among many other luminaries. 

D’Anna’s Foundation and philanthropic initiatives play a crucial role in supporting scientific studies and technological research. Through generous donations of millions of euros in scholarships, deserving students are empowered to pursue their academic aspirations, contributing to innovation and advancement. But D’Anna’s personal commitment to fostering innovation goes beyond financial support. He actively engages in the development of ground-breaking technologies, collaborating with his students. His hands-on involvement has led to the successful launch of disruptive and award-winning ventures such as CamUp, revolutionizing social media; Evviva, an innovative e-commerce platform; and Veeso, a pioneering endeavor in virtual reality. 

Today, Elio D’Anna is renowned as a captivating international lecturer and best-selling author, acclaimed for his books “The School for Gods” and “The Technology of the Dreamer.” He travels around the world, participating in seminars and conventions, engaging audiences with his inspiring message of the “individual revolution.”  

D’Anna’s entrepreneurial endeavors and literary contributions have earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades; leaving an indelible mark on those who encounter his profound ideas, and establishing him as one of the most fascinating figures of our era.  

Recent Engagements

16th December 2023 Conference in Athens ‘Do not Desire, Deserve’ by Alternative Media, Moises Sergiannis
1st July 2023 European School of Economics Madrid Graduation Day Auditorium 400 of the Reina Sofia Museum, Elio awarded the ‘Vision & Reality’ prize to director Oliver Stone for his contribution to cinema as an independent voice. Stone also discussed his documentary ‘Nuclear Now’ in a session organized by ESE. Additionally, former Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera received the ‘Leadership Award’ for his outstanding sense of leadership.” The ESE ceremony opened with the concert of ‘Two Spanish Guitars’ and the Academic Procession. Guest Speaker Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman.

Plácido Domingo, joining virtually, received a special award, moving the audience with an inspiring message

14th/18th June 2023 Tour in Greece, Meetings with the author of The School of the Gods Athens, Thessaloniki presentation of the new edition by the publisher Dioptra Tour organised by Alternative Media, Moises Sergiannis
12th April 2023 Brescia Auditorium Capretti 
23th February 2022 Festival Leading Minds Inner Economy: The Answer to All and Everything, by Alternative Media Athens
18th November 2020 The School for Gods new version by Dioptra Publishing House, Presentation organised by Alternative Media, Athens
6th March 2020 Inner Economy, Casa Italia, Ankara, Turkey
29th February Endless Happiness, Ritz Carlton Hotel Istanbul, Turkey
27th February 2020 Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
28th November ‘La Rivoluzione Individuale’ Federico II Naples, Italy
4th October 2019 Conference – Economics of Happiness Teatro Posillipo Naples, Italy
15 September 2019 ‘Premio Murano’ Venice, Italy
18 April 2019 Conference – American College Anatolia, Thessaloniki, Greece
12- 14 April 2019 Conference – Money Show Thessaloniki, Greece
8th April 2019 Conference – Golden Creative Leisure Ianos bookshop Athens, Greece
16th March 2019 Conference Istanbul Hyatt Hotel Istanbul, Turkey
19th October 2019 The Lions Club Ascoli Piceno ‘The Economics of Happiness’
29th April 2018 Money Show Thessaloniki speech ‘Health is Wealth, the Healthier your vision, the greater your life’ Thessaloniki, Greece
27th April 2018 Mediterranean College Thessaloniki ‘Financial Power and Love are one and the same’, Thessaloniki, Greece
8th April 2018 Football for Peace London with HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge
3rd March 2018 Global Women Leadership Summit 2018 & Awards London Marriott Hotel London, UK
24th February 2018 Inner Economy Conference Yeditepe University, Turkey
23rd February 2018 – Conference for Balat Cultural House – Soroptimist International Bursa, Turkey
30th November 2017 African Achievers Awards House of Commons, London, UK
10th November 2017 MENA Britain Trade Expo 2017 QEII Centre in Westminster, London, UK
30th September 2017 ‘Physical Immortality’ Conference European School of Economics, Palazzo Borghese Florence. Honour Guest Dr. Aubrey de Grey, Florence, Italy
25th May 2017 ‘The Diplomacy as a solution to war and terrorism in the world’ 20th International Symposium in the Series of Diplomacy in the 21st Century the Nexus of Diplomacy, Sport, Politics and the Media: Parallels, Paradoxes, and Pitfalls
Loughborough University, London, UK
22nd May 2017, ESE President Elio D’Anna is Master of Ceremonies at the first ‘Women’s American football game in Africa’.  Organized by ESE Madrid Sports Management alumnus Samir El-Degwi, Cairo, Egypt
13th May 2017 ‘Sustainability as a Corporate Approach to the World’ Conference Merinos Ataturk Cultural Centre Bursa, Turkey
9th June 2016 Elio D’Anna e Justina Mutale Foundation Scholarships Zambian High Commission Palace Gate, Kensington, London, UK
26th November 2016 ‘No war within, no war without’ Mr. Sameh Aboulenein permanent observer of the league of Arab states to the United Nations Office at Geneva – European School of Economics London, UK
14th 15th January 2016 Gaidar Forum in Moscow organized by the Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev, RANEPA University, Russia
29th January 2016 London Women’s Economic Forum (Pre-WEF 2016) 43 Lancaster Gate, London, UK
7th December 2015 ‘United Nations International Day of the Girl’ with Justina Mutale and Daniel Zeichner for Cambridge at Cambridge University, UK
14th November 2015 YCBS ‘The impact of SME on Global Economy: The New Perspective,’ Imperial College, London, UK
29th October 2015 Official Launch of the Justina Mutale Foundation, House of Lords Parliament Square Westminster Palace, London, UK
6th October 2015 ‘The International Chinese health Expo in Cambridge’, Cambridge University Club, Cambridge, UK
14th September 2015 Trends in the Quality Consumption Market for China’s Elite, Hosted by the Financial Times, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan, Italy
5th October 2005 ‘Health is Wealth’ Houston’s Petroleum Club, Houston, Texas, USA

Elio is a brilliant speaker who expresses his educational philosophy in a unique way. His words encourage the listener to maintain a proactive attitude and to constantly strive for integrity and unity of being. The words Elio says during his meetings with world authorities, Nobel Prize winners, politicians, economists, professors, and students at forums and universities are notes played on a magic flute. Dreamers from all over the world listen to these words and hold them close like a guidebook to a great destination.

‘‘The hobby of humanity in the future will be a personal improvement, Universities and Schools will multiply to educate man, especially in economics and business, and everything from the pureness of the soul and the body, kindness, justice, loyalty, forgiveness, and gratitude. The values that have been neglected and must be nourished in this direction: values such as courage, sincerity, truth. Believing in ourselves, in our capabilities, and developing them to improve ourselves. Our system of values coincides with our economic destiny. This is true for an individual, for an organization, for a country, for a civilization. The richer our system of values, the richer our economy will be. This equation tells us that we can have only the riches that our values allow us to have. 

One day all organizations, from the smallest businesses to the huge multinationals will have at their helm a philosopher of action, a pragmatic dreamer, a luminous visionary who has taken care of his own integrity, who knows how to believe in the impossible and make it concrete.

Until now all economic systems have dealt with survival, with people’s basic needs: food, shelter, clothing, and reproduction. The economics of Neanderthals and the economics of a modern complex society are essentially the same.

The new economics of the coming decades deals not anymore with survival or to keep people alive for a few decades, but with immortality. New technologies and resources are aimed at the indefinite extension of each human life. This is the beginning of a 21st Century Economics of Everlasting Life – an Economics of Timelessness which will proclaim Victory over time and over death.”  (Elio D’Anna)