Castel Gandolfo: Leaders, young economists, and social thinkers from around the world will gather in Castel Gandolfo from 28 to 30 November for a major event titled Restarting the Economy. The meeting, promoted by The Economy of Francesco, will explore how limits, care for the Earth, and social justice can reshape global economic thinking in the light of the Jubilee Year.

The gathering aims to reflect on what an economy of enough means today. Organisers say the world is living through a time marked by climate disruption, inequality, and exhaustion of natural resources. These challenges underline the need to rediscover limits not as barriers but as pathways to renewal.

The concept is rooted in the idea that limits help people understand what truly matters. In ancient times, a limit marked a clear boundary, showing where something begins and ends. In the context of the Jubilee, it becomes a space for rest, liberation, and restoration. The meeting will invite participants to consider how limits can guide choices, inspire creativity, and help build healthier relationships with the Earth and with one another.

Speakers and participants will discuss issues such as overconsumption, the pressure for constant growth, the rapid pace of digital life, and the belief that technology alone can solve every human problem. According to organisers, ignoring limits has contributed to economic systems that strain both the planet and people.

The event seeks to promote a simpler and more responsible lifestyle based on gratitude, sharing, and recognition of human dignity. An economy of enough, they say, does not mean living with less joy or comfort. Instead, it encourages stability, rest and a focus on relationships and community. It highlights that human worth is not tied to material goods but to the quality of life and connection with others.

As the Jubilee year nears its end, the organisers believe the call to rediscover limits is only growing stronger. They hope the meeting at Castel Gandolfo will help shape new ideas and commitments, showing how economic models rooted in care, justice, and balance can open a path toward a more hopeful future.