Every year, Doc at Work pays tribute to a European country by inviting a delegation of producers interested in developing new collaborations with Italy. The initiative aims to strengthen artistic and production ties between the two countries, creating concrete opportunities for professional meetings and exchanges.  

Previous guest countries have included: the Netherlands (2023), Switzerland (2024) and France (2025).

For the 2026 edition, the Festival dei Popoli will welcome delegations from Croatia (in collaboration with the Croatian Audiovisual Centre)and from Slovenia (in collaboration with the Slovenian Film Centre).