Young Innovators Business Forum: Driving Italian Economy through Tech and Sustainability

The Young Innovators Business Forum, organized by ANGI – National Association of Young Innovators in collaboration with the Offices of the European Parliament in Italy, was held at the Testori Auditorium. This event brought together representatives from the business world, institutions, and digital opinion leaders to discuss key issues that would drive innovation and support young talents, startups, and research to enhance the competitiveness of the Italian and European economy.

The President of ANGI, Gabriele Ferrieri, emphasized the importance of public and private partnerships in driving innovation and supporting young talents, startups, and research to enhance the competitiveness of the Italian and European economy. Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, highlighted Italy’s role as a global leader in innovation and the importance of ecological and digital transitions for a sustainable future.

Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, and supercomputers were discussed by Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council, Alessandro Morelli. Industry experts from various trade associations also provided their insights into how these technologies could be leveraged to drive innovation in Italy. Moreover, local universities presented their research on how these technologies could be applied to real-world problems like climate change and sustainable agriculture.

Companies like A2A and Bayer Crop Science Italia showcased their commitment to supporting innovative solutions for sustainability and regenerative agriculture through their presentations. These companies have recognized that technological advancements are essential for creating a sustainable future that benefits both humans and animals alike. The event also unveiled a “Manifesto for a competitive Italy under the banner of Open Innovation,” which set out a blueprint for how Italy could become a global innovation hub.

The Observatory on innovation and digital presented by ANGI Ricerche in collaboration with Lab21.01 outlined key trends and priorities for innovation in Italy based on data gathered from young Italians who expressed interest in new technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain