Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk is emerging as a standout event in a landscape where digital lives often blur with reality. Just this past week, Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica thrummed with energy as more than 1,200 students attended a major Beyond the Screen gathering, organized by the State Police in partnership with Google and One More Pictures. The focus was on helping young people navigate the challenges of a connected world, promoting healthy technology use and building authentic offline relationships. The event forms a central part of the 13th annual "Una Vita da Social" campaign, Italy’s leading initiative for fostering safe and informed web practices among youth.

Listeners heard from Police Chief Vittorio Pisani, who urged students to value real-life human connections over social media validation—a message echoed by teachers, authorities, and prominent guests. According to Red Hot Cyber, the event tackled the pressure of social media’s perfection models, spotlighting the importance of body positivity and self-acceptance. One highlight was the screening of "(IM)PERFETTA," a short film produced by One More Pictures with Rai Cinema, previously featured at the Venice Film Festival. The story, about a girl grappling with self-image in the wake of a romantic setback, sparked powerful conversations about imperfection and identity. The film’s cast, athletes, and influential personalities participated, while video messages from AS Roma and SS Lazio football players reinforced the talk’s central themes: teamwork, sacrifice, and the enduring value of real life.

Radio host Renzo Di Falco and psychology expert Roberta Mestichella guided the live discussion, which also included remote contributions from digital communication leaders such as Marco Camisani Calzolari. The program, supported by both public institutions and tech companies, underscored the necessity for an ongoing alliance between sectors to tackle rising concerns about cyberbullying, digital illiteracy, and online safety.

Barbara Strappato of the Postal Police and Martina Colasante from Google Italy emphasized their commitment to developing technology that’s safer and more supportive of young users. Attendees left with practical resources, including safety guides and Google’s “The Future Report,” a research deep-dive into how young Europeans engage with digital platforms and artificial intelligence.

Ultimately, the IRL Tech Talk experience was about more than safety or skills: it called on listeners to use technology intentionally, to question the content they consume, and to cherish the authenticity of face-to-face relationships. As one speaker put it, what truly matters is how those who know you in real life see you—not just the online comments.

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