The date: Friday 16th May 2008. The venue: the Teatro Nuovo of Verona. The event: Campiello Giovani, a literary event dedicated to the young. Promoted and organised by the Veneto section of Confindustria, Campiello Giovani is a competition dedicated to aspiring young writers (15-22 years), now in its thirteenth edition. A not-to-be-missed appointment for all young writing enthusiasts, the competition aims to motivate young people to get into writing – people who are, these days, largely surrounded by visual means of communication. Campiello Giovani is a unique experience, a test of one’s skills and an opportunity to break into the world of publishing. As one of the competition organisers states “The Campiello Giovani Prize is a cultural investment, which lends space to the ideas, dreams and ambitions of these youths, stimulates their creativity and cultural sensitivity”. The event has gone from strength to strength with each passing year: so far, in fact, some 6000 youngsters have taken part in it! During the event - presented by VJ-DJ Federico Russo - Claudio Grotto, President-Founder of Grotto SpA, will outline his experience as an entrepreneur, illustrating his passion for work and his dedication to the company. Other guest participants in the debate will include Juri Chechi, Marco Missiroli and Flavia Piccinni. The underlying theme of the event is “dreams”, which the “peculiar” guests will discuss during the wait for the verdict of the jury, which will select 5 finalists from among the 25 best stories received. This initiative is part of the GAS4ARTS project, a fresh, new undertaking in which the brand aims to pay the role of cultural and social “activator” by giving creativity the voice and space it so deserves. GAS4ARTS aims to take an innovative viewpoint capable of connecting the strength and breadth of an international brand present in the worlds major cities with the young, dynamic side of creativity, which all too often has no platform and poor visibility. For further information: www.premiocampiello.org