Naples
16 October 2026
The Ideal City
According to the most recent United Nations estimates, roughly 45% of the world’s population lives in cities, and two-thirds of global population growth up to (…)The Ideal City
Assets
Venice
11 October 2026
Biological, digital, hybrid: the humanity of the future
For decades, the question has been how to protect human beings from machines; today, we are beginning to discuss whether we need to protect machines (…)Biological, digital, hybrid: the humanity of the future
Venice
10 October 2026
Mediterranean crossroads: stability, development and human capital
There is, and it continues to grow, a strong demand for Europe in the broader Mediterranean and the Gulf countries. In terms of security and (…)Mediterranean crossroads: stability, development and human capital
Venice
10 October 2026
Focus on industry: rethinking flows. Knowledge, education, experience, innovation
Industry is much more than a productive sector: it is an essential component of Italy’s and Europe’s economic competitiveness, strategic security, and social cohesion. The (…)Focus on industry: rethinking flows. Knowledge, education, experience, innovation
Venice
10 October 2026
Longevity: Italy’s new business opportunity?
The question of whether longevity can become a new business opportunity for Italy finds an answer in a “yes, on certain conditions.” Living longer is (…)Longevity: Italy’s new business opportunity?
Venice
10 October 2026
Economy, society, values: the dimensions of sport today
Sport is a strategic asset for economic growth, human well-being, and international relations. Through production activities, employment, and investment, it generates economic value; through widespread (…)Economy, society, values: the dimensions of sport today
Venice
10 October 2026
The media and democracy in our digital era: challenges, rules, a new equilibrium
The relationship between media and democracy is going through a phase of rupture rather than mere transition. Generative artificial intelligence has exacerbated a crisis of (…)The media and democracy in our digital era: challenges, rules, a new equilibrium
Venice
9 October 2026
- 11 October 2026
Aspen Seminars for Leaders
From October 9 to 11, Aspen Institute Italia hosted the 45th edition of the Aspen Seminars for Leaders in Venice. Approximately 300 people participated, including (…)Aspen Seminars for Leaders
Roma
29 July 2026
- 30 July 2026
From discovery to the future: revitalizing the bond between Italy and the United States
The relationship between Italy and the United States remains solid, fueled not only by fruitful economic, political, and social relations, but also by deep-seated roots. (…)From discovery to the future: revitalizing the bond between Italy and the United States
Rome
22 July 2026
Italy’s Cultural Soft Power: Present and Future
Italy is one of the world’s most significant cultural capitals, but struggles to translate that into a coherent strategy for international projection. This is a (…)Italy’s Cultural Soft Power: Present and Future
Rome
15 July 2026
Presentation of the third Annual Report – Permanent Observatory on the Adoption and Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI2)
Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase that can be defined as mature rather than experimental: a transition that marks the beginning of an era (…)Presentation of the third Annual Report – Permanent Observatory on the Adoption and Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI2)
Rome
1 July 2026
Economic Security and Technological Sovereignty: A Bottom-Up Strategy for Europe’s Tech-Driven Future
This project was launched in 2025 by Aspen Institute Italia, with the LUISS University, the Studio Chiomenti, and the Politecnico di Torino, with the support (…)Economic Security and Technological Sovereignty: A Bottom-Up Strategy for Europe’s Tech-Driven Future
Rome
17 June 2026
Energy, innovation, streamlining
Energy, innovation, and simplification represent three inseparable dimensions of a single systemic challenge that Italy and Europe are called to face in a deeply changed (…)Energy, innovation, streamlining
Rome
16 June 2026
Brazil’s Economic Outlook and Opportunities for Italy in the Global Context
In a rapidly changing international framework, relations between Italy and Brazil maintain a solidity characterized by historical bonds based on cultural affinity. There are still (…)Brazil’s Economic Outlook and Opportunities for Italy in the Global Context
Milan
15 June 2026
Productivity and competitiveness. The many challenges facing business leaders
In an international scenario marked by accelerated transformations, geopolitical tensions, and growing uncertainty, leadership assumes a decisive role in the ability of businesses and institutions (…)Productivity and competitiveness. The many challenges facing business leaders
Roma
11 June 2026
Aspen Award 2026 – Award cerimony
Within the framework of its initiatives for the promotion of scientific progress and transatlantic relations, Aspen Institute Italia established an annual award in 2016 honoring (…)Aspen Award 2026 – Award cerimony
Rome
27 May 2026
Energy, Climate and Geopolitics. Building Resilience in the 21st Century
Due to the military conflict in the Persian Gulf, an unprecedented energy crisis is underway. There have been direct effects on energy markets as (…)Energy, Climate and Geopolitics. Building Resilience in the 21st Century
Trento
23 May 2026
Attracting talent and geopolitical competition
The demographic transition of advanced economies is a structural transformation that redefines the foundations of the social contract, economic competitiveness, and geopolitical balance. It is (…)Attracting talent and geopolitical competition
Rome
18 May 2026
Future by Quality. Healthcare and the future of society: how to sustain a One Health approach
The relationship between health, sustainability, and economic development can no longer be addressed through sector-specific policies and fragmented visions. The transformations underway clearly indicate that (…)Future by Quality. Healthcare and the future of society: how to sustain a One Health approach
Rome
13 May 2026
Piano Mattei and higher education as a lever for cooperation and development
The Piano Mattei represents Italy’s most significant strategic initiative to redefine its relationship with Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It is not just an economic (…)Piano Mattei and higher education as a lever for cooperation and development