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...
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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,...
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...
Italian Space Day 2025
Established by directive of the Italian Prime Minister to celebrate the launch of the first Italian satellite, San Marco 1, which took place on December 15th, 1964, which allowed Italy to be among the first countries in the world to overcome the Earth’s atmosphere. Since then Italy boasts many records...
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...
Italian SMEs Return as Protagonists for the Third Edition of PMI DAY in Brazil
The Giornata Nazionale delle Piccole e Medie Imprese (National Day of Italian Small and Medium Enterprises), organized by Piccola Industria of Confindustria, returns to Brazil for its third consecutive year. On November 14th, Italian small and medium-sized enterprises operating in Brazil will once again take center stage for PMI DAY...