Protocol signed in Milan to strengthen the economic and trade skills of Italy’s diplomatic corps Confindustria (The General Confederation of Italian Industry) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the Italian Conference on Export and Business Internationalization, launching...
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Space and the UN, Italy in the spotlight: The Valente era at COPUOS approaches
In January 2026, Teodoro Valente will assume the presidency of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), a role he will hold for the 2026–2027 term. His appointment, made in 2024 at the proposal of the Western European and Others Group (WEOG), marks a significant...
Italy’s New Era of Intelligent Humanoids: When Robots Start Walking Like Us
Generative Bionics was born out of more than twenty years of work at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa and marks a new chapter in the development of humanoid robots designed to operate safely and efficiently alongside humans. The company brings together a multidisciplinary team with expertise developed...
Fausto Bianchi takes the helm of Confindustria’s Small Industry Division: The story of a forward-looking entrepreneur
Confindustria’s Piccola Industria has a new president: Fausto Bianchi. Born in 1976 and a second-generation entrepreneur from Latina, Bianchi brings with him a wealth of experience, a broad and modern vision, and a deep connection to Italy’s entrepreneurial fabric. Owner of the Bianchi Assicurazioni Group, husband and father of two,...
Strengthening Connections Between Italy and the United States: A Strategic Visit to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Miami Scientific Italian Community is pleased to announce the recent visit of its President, Dr. Fabio De Furia, to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Research Park, accompanied by Dr. Riccardo Bevilacqua, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Aerospace Engineering at ERAU. The visit highlighted the pivotal role...
Italian SMEs take center stage at PMI Day in the USA: this year’s theme is “Choosing”
Welcome to the 2025 USA Edition of PMI DAY – Italian Small and Medium Enterprises Day. We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 USA edition of PMI DAY, the annual celebration of Italian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) organized by Piccola Industria of Confindustria, the General Confederation of...
Ricerca e innovazione in Italia: presentata al CNR la quinta edizione della Relazione nazionale
Alla sede centrale del Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche (CNR) è stata presentata la quinta edizione della “Relazione sulla ricerca e l’innovazione in Italia. Analisi e dati di politica della scienza e della tecnologia”, il documento che offre un quadro aggiornato e approfondito sullo stato della ricerca scientifica e dell’innovazione tecnologica...
Agri-food: Natural molecules to ‘extend’ shelf life of fruit and vegetables
Extending the shelf life of fruit and vegetables using natural molecules, reducing energy consumption and the environmental impact of the agri-food chain, is the objective of the “Fruitprint” project, funded by the Horizon Europe program and coordinated by a consortium of twelve partners from seven countries , including ENEA for Italy, Scuola...
Environment: Beneficial bacteria and plants to clean up contaminated soils
Reclaiming and repairing heavy metal-polluted soils using beneficial bacteria and native plants is one of the outcomes of the project RETURN , which involves ENEA together with 26 partners, including universities, research organizations, and public and private institutions. Among the activities, in the context of the “Environmental Degradation” thematic area,...
Spacepower Conference 2025: Exploring the Future of Space Power
Orlando, Florida – December 10–12, 2025 From December 10–12, 2025, Orlando will host the Spacepower Conference 2025 (SPC25) — a premier event bringing together leaders in defense, space technology, academia, and industry to discuss the strategies and innovations shaping the future of space power. Throughout the week, attendees will take...