Italy needs a paradigm shift in
innovation and youth to become internationally competitive
again. This is one of the key messages from Open Dialogues for
the Future 2025, a two-day event focused on geopolitical and
economic global scenarios organized by the Pordenone-Udine
Chamber of Commerce and the Ambrosetti Foundation and directed
by Federico Rampini.
On the final day of the forum, which concluded yesterday in
Udine, Alec Ross (Bologna Business School) highlighted that "the
founders of the big American tech companies were very young and
would not have been listened to in Italy," also criticizing the
gap between academia and the market. Elena Alberti (Penske
Automotive Italy) shared, "In the US, at 22, I was heard. In
Italy, young people only face obstacles." Federico Rampini
concluded by stating that "youth empowerment is crucial for
innovation."
Throughout the two-day event, there was an in-depth debate
with multiple voices. Giovanni Da Pozzo, President of the
Chamber of Commerce, reiterated the strategic role of Friuli
Venezia Giulia in international relations. Michelangelo Agrusti,
President of Confindustria Alto Adriatico, expressed concern
about economic uncertainty. Professor Sylvie Goulard and expert
Nathalie Tocci warned about the risk of "growing American
hostility." President of Unioncamere, Andrea Prete, emphasized
that "Europe must overcome old ideological principles and focus
on economic growth."
According to the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region President,
Massimiliano Fedriga, "Europe must build strategic autonomy,
especially in energy. The Port of Trieste is central to
development. EU regulations on Artificial Intelligence risk
stalling innovation."
Matteo Zoppas, President of ICE, called for optimism,
stating, "Italian exports have grown by 30% since 2019," while
Brunello Rosa of the London School of Economics urged, "A
European digital currency is needed for economic independence."
Camilla Benedetti, Vice President of the steel giant Danieli,
stated, "Tariffs are not a threat to competitive companies that
focus on quality, service, and innovation."
Benedetta Berti of NATO's Office of the Secretary-General
emphasized that "America must focus on the Indo-Pacific axis for
the Chinese threat. There needs to be greater European
engagement in defense." The third edition concluded with
Giovanni Da Pozzo's closing remarks, announcing, "In 2026, we
will return with even broader collaborations."
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