Since launching in 2022, the Shell NXplorers Italy programme has run three successful events, with the first two engaging over 160 students and 10 STEM teachers. Building on this success, the 2025 edition expanded the programme to new municipalities, inspiring around 100 young people to develop critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Throughout the workshops, the students took the lead in identifying and defining real-world challenges, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. Using Shell NXplorers tools and methodologies, they worked together to design innovative and sustainable solutions, deepening their understanding of local issues and their role in shaping the future.

A key addition to the 2025 programme was the introduction of a new Artificial Intelligence module, recognising the increasing importance of digital skills in the modern world. Working with local experts, students explored AI concepts and applications through engaging, interactive activities. The AI workshops help strengthen the programme’s focus on essential soft skills such as collaboration and adaptability—critical for success in an ever-changing world.

By integrating AI into STEM education, Shell NXplorers Italy is equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in a technology-driven future. Through hands-on experiences and problem-solving challenges, the programme continues to empower the next generation of innovators and change-makers.

The work of a Shell NXplorers Italy student