THF Annual US Stakeholders’ Meeting

Washington, DC – October 16–17
A Transatlantic Partnership on Investments
Building the Industry of Tomorrow Together

16 OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER

A two-day flagship event that connects Italian and American leaders in technology, business, and policy. This exclusive gathering foster strategic alliances, encourage co-investm​ent in cutting-edge sectors, and advance a shared vision of innovation and “shared prosperity”. 
Across the Atlantic, Italy and the U.S. are working together to ensure mutual growth and prosperity in the industries of tomorrow.

Strategic Dialogues

combining policy vision and sector insights to shape long-term transatlantic
collaboration

Global Matchmaking

bringing together influential business leaders, industry experts, and international investors

A transatlantic platform

fostering co-investment and innovation in strategic and emerging technologies.

Event Agenda

October

16

MORNING
EVENT

Transatlantic Venture Platform

The Homer Building - 601 13th St NW Washington, DC 20005, USA 

11.30 am

Registration, Welcome and Networking 

12.00 pm

Introducing the Transatlantic Venture Platform Concept

12.15pm

Opportunities and challenges ahead

12.45pm

Brief presentation of each participant and first feedback on the strategic overview

01.55pm

The Way Forward

02.00 pm

Additional time for Bilateral Meetings

Event Agenda

October

16

AFTERNOON
EVENT

Italy – US Tech Business and Investment
Matching Initiative

11th Floor - Conference Room - 1401 H Street, NW, Washington DC, 20005 

01.45pm

Registration and Welcome

02.00pm

Welcome Remarks 

02.10pm

Keynote and Introductory Speech

02.30 pm

Towards a Matchmaking Platform to boost reciprocal Investments 

03.00pm

Space and the Blue Economy 

03.30pm

Energy: innovation and grids to fuel the Industry of Tomorrow

04.00pm

Life Sciences, Biotech & Pharma

04.50pm

Tourism & place branding

05.40pm

Final Remarks

05.50pm

Bilateral Meetings & Networking

Event Agenda

October

17

TIC & THF Annual US Stakeholders’ Meeting

Embassy of Italy to the United States
3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 

08.30am

Registration and Welcome 

09.00am

Welcome Greetings 

09.10am

Introductory Remarks

09.20am

Institutional Remarks 

09.50am

Fireside Chat no. 1

11.00am

Fireside Chat no. 2 

12.00pm

Fireside Chat no. 3 

12.50pm

Final Remarks 

01.00pm

Networking Lunch 

02.00pm

End of the Meeting

Strategic Objectives for a New Industrial Partnership
Driving cross-border investment, connecting ecosystems, and targeting key sectors to build a resilient transatlantic alliance that accelerates innovation, nurtures scale-ups, and strengthens shared competitiveness in global markets.

Boost co-investment by engaging venture capital through the Transatlantic Venture Platform to scale promising companies

Connect ecosystems to foster cross-border partnerships and global-ready innovation

Target key sectors by focusing efforts on five priorities that drive innovation and shared growth

01

Leverage world-class talent by uniting engineers, researchers, and innovators from both countries to develop advanced solutions and drive technological breakthroughs with global impact.

02

Align talent and capital by connecting Italy’s dynamic SMEs and skilled workforce with U.S. investment and market access to accelerate scale-ups and foster shared prosperity.

03

Advance joint R&D leadership by deepening cooperation in cutting-edge sectors such as space, life sciences, energy, and AI to generate impactful discoveries and industrial applications.

04

Build resilient value chains by reinforcing trusted transatlantic partnerships that secure supply networks, enhance industrial reliability, and ensure long-term competitiveness in strategic industries.

Unlocking Shared Value Across Innovation Ecosystems
Italy and the United States combine complementary strengths to accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience, and enhance competitiveness across industries and regions

Fostering Synergies Across 4 Strategic Sectors

Space & Blue Economy: strengthening collaboration in outer space exploration and the sustainable “blue economy” of the oceans, leveraging joint expertise in satellite technology, space infrastructure, and maritime innovation to expand frontiers and security.

Life Sciences, Biotech & Pharma:
advancing collaborative research and innovation in health sciences – spanning biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technologies – to improve lives and drive biomedical breakthroughs in both nations’ healthcare sectors.

Energy Innovation:
partnering on next-generation energy solutions, from clean renewables and advanced nuclear technology to smart grids and hydrogen, aiming for a more sustainable and secure energy future through shared innovation.

Tourism & Place Branding: combining Italy’s unparalleled cultural heritage and tourism appeal with U.S. investment, marketing, and infrastructure expertise to promote sustainable tourism, enhance destination development, and boost regional attractiveness.

A Transatlantic Effort Backed by Institutions and Regions

The initiative is spearheaded by Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Transatlantic Investment Committee (TIC) and Transatlantic Harmonic Foundation (THF). Italian regional governments (through the Conference of Regions) and national industry agencies are actively involved, ensuring broad backing across Italy’s public and private sectors.
On the American side, the U.S. Department of State and Department of Commerce support the effort alongside the SelectUSA program and economic development organizations from numerous U.S. states. This robust U.S. engagement – from federal agencies to state-level partners – underscores a shared transatlantic commitment to the initiative’s success.   

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