In Washington, at the heart of American political life, the 2025 edition of Italian Space Day took on a special significance. Not just because of its theme, Next Frontiers, which evoked a journey beyond traditional cooperation, but because of the energy that filled the room from the very beginning: the...
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Fausto Bianchi has been appointed Member of MSIC’s International Advisory Board
Fausto Bianchi is currently serving as the President of Confindustria’s Piccola Industria. Fausto Bianchi (born in 1976 in Latina, Italy) is the President of Confindustria’s Piccola Industria (General Confederation of Italian Industry) and a second-generation entrepreneur leading the Bianchi Assicurazioni Group. Deeply rooted in the local business community, he is...
Fabio De Furia appointed member of the Italian Space Agency’s Patent Commission
Fabio De Furia, entrepreneur and president of the Miami Scientific Italian Community, has been appointed as a member of the Patent Commission of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The appointment was made by ASI President Teodoro Valente. The Patents Committee, composed of five experts, is the ASI body responsible for...
SLERD 2026 – AI Enhanced Learning as a Bridge Toward Future Jobs and a Better Society
The 11th edition of the international conference SLERD (Smart Learning Environments for Regional Development) will take place online on June 22–23, 2026. This year’s theme, “AI Enhanced Learning as a Bridge Toward Future Jobs and a Better Society,” highlights the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening educational processes and fostering...
University Spin-offs in the United States: A Driving Force of Academic Innovation
by Andrea Macario Managing Director – Startupperia. Global executive with 20+ years building recurring revenue businesses and executing strategic deals in telecom, SaaS, and digital platforms. Experienced in enterprise execution and corporate development across the Americas and Europe. INSEAD MBA, dual U.S.–EU citizen. In the United States, the line between...
Andrea Lenzi Appointed President of the CNR, National Research Council of Italy
The Italian Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, has officially signed the decree appointing Professor Andrea Lenzi as President of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). “I place my full confidence in Professor Andrea Lenzi for this highly prestigious role,” stated Minister Bernini. “I am certain he...
eMerge Americas Acquires Miami AI Hub and Appoints Founder Burhan Sebin as eMerge Americas’ First Chief AI Officer
eMerge Americas to significantly expand AI programming at its flagship global tech conference in April 2026, and launches inaugural Miami AI School eMerge Americas, a strategic convener, catalyst, and global tech conference + expo uniting global enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders to accelerate innovation, announced today the acquisition of...
Marco Peronaci is the new Italian Ambassador to Washington
Marco Peronaci, currently Italy’s ambassador to NATO, will be the next Italian ambassador to the United States. His appointment was approved today by the Council of Ministers, following a proposal by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. He succeeds Mariangela Zappia, the first woman to hold this position, who leaves the post...
Miami soars in Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings, leading growth in the U.S.
Miami continues to gain ground in the global startup landscape, establishing itself as one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing ecosystems. According to the recent Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, published by StartupBlink, the Miami metro area climbed two spots from the previous year, ranking 28th globally. Not only that,...
Introducing the Sapienza Innovation & Entrepreneurship HUB: From “Saperi & Co.” to a New Innovation Ecosystem
Sapienza University of Rome is taking a bold step toward strengthening its role in innovation and societal impact. Through a comprehensive process of transformation, expansion, and rebranding, the Interdepartmental Research and Services Center formerly known as “Saperi & Co.” has officially become the Sapienza Innovation & Entrepreneurship HUB – SIEH.This...