The Forum is the annual, national event of the Research Exchange that involves all target groups: companies, investors, universities, spin-offs, start-ups, research groups, and centers.
The signature feature of the Forum is the one-to-one meetings, which are scheduled independently before the event. Two weeks prior, delegates can access the Preview, explore the profiles of all participants, and arrange meetings based on their own interests and needs. Spin-offs and start-ups also have the opportunity to present their business ideas to the entire Forum audience during the pitch session, which offers companies and investors an additional evaluation opportunity.
The 2024 edition of the Forum is co-organized with the University of Catania and the Sicilian Region, and will take place at the Monastero dei Benedettini.
Program of the XV Research Exchange Forum
Monday, October 21, 2024
Plenary Session
2:30 PM | Institutional Greetings
- Francesco Priolo, Rector of the University of Catania
- Edmondo Tamajo, Regional Minister of Productive Activities, Sicilian Region
- Enrico Trantino, Mayor of Catania
Official Opening of the XV Forum
- Tommaso Aiello, President of the Emblema Foundation and Coordinator of the Research Exchange
3:30 PM | Round Table – The Impact of the PNRR: Expectations vs. Reality
Speakers:
- Nicoletta Amodio, Head of Research and Innovation at Confindustria, Director at the Mai Foundation
- Andrea Bianchi, Head of Strategic Planning and Industrial Policies, Invitalia
- Fabrizio Cobis, MUR
- Carmelo Frittitta, General Director of the Department of Productive Activities, Sicilian Region
- Donatella Proto, Head of the Mission Unit for PNRR Implementation, MIMIT
- Corrado Spinella, General Director, University of Catania
Moderator
- Paolo Corsini, Rai
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
One-to-One Meetings
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pitch Session with BdR Awards
PNRR Talks
(events reserved for accredited PNRR entities)
9:00 AM | Hubs After the PNRR
Moderators
- Salvatore Baglio, Samothrace
- Adele Del Bello, RESTART
11:00 AM | Promoting the Role of PhDs and Researchers
Moderators
- Fabio Graziosi, Vitality
- Marta Rapallini, FAIR
2:00 PM | Creation and Development of New Innovative Enterprises
Moderators
- Elena Quagliato, RNA&Genetherapy
- Cristina Battaglia, RAISE
