R2I INSPIRE AFTERNOON TALK
Main Stage | Inspire Area, Floor 1
May 12, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The panel delves into the details of deep tech, discussing the measures Europe has put in place to support these technologies.
The shift from American and Asian Big Tech platforms to a research-based development model represents a major opportunity for Europe, which is able to leverage strategic assets such as investments in public research, governance, and long-term capital.
15:30 - 15:50 | Interview
The shift from American and Asian Big Tech platforms to a research-based development model represents a major opportunity for Europe, which is able to leverage strategic assets such as investments in public research, governance, and long-term capital.
15:30 - 15:50 | Interview
- Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, European Commission (via video link)
- Francesco Ubertini, President of CINECA and Professor at the University of Bologna
- Marco Gay, Executive Chairman of Zest and President of the Industrial Union of Turin
- Giacomo De Lorenzo, Robin Health
- Fabrizio Custorella, NANDO
- Gabriele Gaetano Fronzè, Elemento
- Simone Serani, Ticketoo
- Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – TBC
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May 12-13, 2026 | 9 am - 6pm
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