Washington, DC - October 16-17
A Transatlantic Partnership on Investments
Building the Industry of Tomorrow Together
A two-day flagship event that connects Italian and American leaders in technology, business, and policy. This exclusive gathering fosters strategic alliances, encourages co-investment in cutting-edge sectors, and advances 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.
Combining policy vision and sector insights to shape long-term transatlantic collaboration.
Bringing together influential business leaders, industry experts, and international investors.
Fostering co-investment and innovation in strategic and emerging technologies.
Event Agenda
The Homer Building - 601 13th St NW Washington, DC 20005, USA
11.30am
Registration, Welcome and Networking
12.00pm
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
02.00pm
Additional time for Bilateral Meetings
Event Agenda
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
02.30pm
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
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
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.
Leverage world-class talent by uniting engineers, researchers, and innovators from both countries to develop advanced solutions and drive technological breakthroughs with global impact.
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.
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.
Build resilient value chains by reinforcing trusted transatlantic partnerships that secure supply networks, enhance industrial reliability, and ensure long-term competitiveness in strategic industries.
Italy and the United States combine complementary strengths to accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience, and enhance competitiveness across industries and regions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 organisations 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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