The panel explores the strategic role of deep tech in the competitive future of Italy and Europe, focusing on the unique characteristics of the continent’s manufacturing sector. From the need to translate advanced research into scalable industrial applications—by strengthening technology transfer and the ability of SMEs to absorb innovation—the discussion will shift to the urgency of coordinated investment at the European level in key areas such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials, to reduce dependence on non-European players.

Central to this is the importance of an integrated industrial strategy that leverages existing supply chains, promoting collaborative ecosystems among universities, businesses, and institutions, with the aim of pursuing technological sovereignty—viewed not only in terms of production autonomy but also through ethical governance of innovation: transparency, security, and respect for European values must guide the development of deep tech. Because Europe can play a global leadership role if it can combine scientific excellence, a manufacturing tradition, and social responsibility.


15:30 - 16:00 

• Giuliano Noci, Vice Rector, Politecnico di Milano; Member of the Committee for defining the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (Prime Minister’s Office)
• Tommaso Calarco, Professor at the University of Bologna and University of Cologne; President of the Quantum Community Network (EU Quantum Flagship)
  

16:00 - 16:15 | Closing and Final Remarks

• Vincenzo Colla, Vice President of the Emilia-Romagna Region

16:15 - 17:00 | Artistic Performance

• Alex Braga, Artist, musician, and producer
  What is technology? Will AI propel us into the future or plunge us into oblivion? How can we use it more thoughtfully? Through words, music, and visuals, Alex Braga examines the situation we find ourselves in today as human beings, caught between the dizzying pace of progress and the frantic search for resources to sustain a radically different concept of innovation
  

Moderator: Angelica Migliorisi - Radio24