The Seminar discussions highlighted the divide that exists in Italy today between the core research sector and the business world. It was noted that there (…)Health sciences in Italy: living better and longer
This seminar examined developments in the concept of progress and in models of capitalism in light of the profound economic and social changes wrought by (…)New paradigms of progress and capitalism
The participants at this talk and debate session were reminded that the main priority on the economic agenda of Western countries is the immediate promotion (…)Jump-starting economic growth
A key theme at this roundtable session was that leadership entails not only managing the present but also imagining and building the “future”. However, a (…)After the crisis: renewing Italy’s leadership
The experience gained by Italians around the world, the challenges that will need to be faced to build global skills, and the ability of the (…)Italian successes and talented operators around the world
The breakfast meeting got underway with an identification of the long-term challenges that the economic crisis poses to the West. It was noted that the (…)The world after the crash
The participants at this roundtable session noted that Pope Benedict XVI, in his recent encyclical entitled Caritas in veritate, reiterates that “the world is in (…)The common good: truth and gift-giving
Reform of Italy’s universities has for months been at the center of the national public debate, coinciding with the development of plans for a government (…)Italy’s universities: reforms and tools to render them competitive
Discussion at this roundtable event got underway with the observation that the development and spread of broadband internet access services have played and will continue (…)Expanding broadband in Italy
Sixty years on from the establishment of the Council of Europe, which marked the start of the journey towards European integration, it is worthwhile reflecting (…)Europe and its frontiers: beyond geography
On the eve of the G8 summit in L’Aquila, this workshop examined the various aspects of sustainable development in light of the commitments made by (…)The 2009 G8’s sustainable development challenge: initiative and implementation
The Conference discussion focused on the overall international scenario that may emerge after the worst of the economic crisis has passed. A fundamental question arises (…)The world after the crisis: designing the future
The financial markets are in great difficulty and the world economy is going through troubled times. The current crisis has brought about profound social and (…)From the global crisis to the social market economy: balancing the financial system and the real economy
The participants in this roundtable discussion observed that in order to debate the issue of culture and its link with society (hence, with the places (…)Outlets for culture: balancing business, art, society
The aim of this meeting was to debate the issues raised by a White Paper entitled “Living well in an active society: the future of (…)The future of welfare in Italy: opportunites and social responsability
The 11th annual spring meeting of the Friends of Aspen, held in Milan at the Palazzo Trussardi alla Scala, was attended by members of the (…)Back to a nuclear future: fourth generation
At the May 2009 Aspen Seminars for Leaders, leading representatives from financial institutions and public authorities discussed the financial crisis and the emerging challenges in (…)Towards a new financial system: reviving the global economy
The crisis we are experiencing has not spared anyone, taking in the economy, society and institutions. It has hit the financial sector, spilled over into (…)Economic policies, credit systems and business strategies: how to overcome the crisis
