The conference stemmed from an analysis of how the Made in Italy label is perceived in major countries. The debate highlighted that, although businesses operating (…)From “Made in Italy” to “Italy’s best”
The conference “Politics and anti-politics” highlighted many of the historic problems in the Italians’ relationship with politics. Italians have not always been so detached from (…)Politics and antipolitics
The roundtable “Integrated pension plans: present picture and prospects for the future” highlighted the relationship between demographics, aging and pension systems. It took a close (…)Italian social security: current situation and future prospects
This roundtable was born of a bitter truth: in this era of communication, talking and listening – which should be the pillars of our interpersonal (…)Listening to the Word
The Milan roundtable focused on ongoing transformations that link the finance sector with that of insurance companies in the vastly changed global scenario, especially in (…)Finance and insurance for the global economy
The roundtable represented a unique opportunity to reflect upon relations between the West and Islam. Since September 11, 2001, it has been clear that this (…)Islam’s many manifestations
Globalization of markets and cultures, the rise of new world powers, the rapid progress made in the field of ICT and the continuous growth in (…)Governance and leadership in complex organizations
With current statistics on immigration to Italy to hand, participants at this meeting sought to identify strategies and formulate proposals to regulate migratory flows here (…)Integration, security and immigration: a challenge for Italy
The underlying premise of the Conference discussions was that the future and competitiveness of Italy depend on the further development of the country’s research sphere (…)Developing and supporting research in Italy
The discussion analyzed the various ways to encourage the use of alternative sources of energy; an issue which has been widely discussed in the past (…)Alternative energy sources
This conference, part of the Italy’s Current Affairs series, highlighted a number of proposals to favor competitiveness and to guarantee quality service but sustainable costs (…)Liberalization and privatization: a challenge for the Italian state
During the roundtable, participants discussed several fundamental aspects of the ongoing transition to a very different sort of television. By 2012, tv will be made (…)The future of Italy’s television
This meeting offered the occasion to discuss in depth the current situation and evaluate actions to be taken by both institutional and economic actors in (…)Social security and pensions
The Roundtable highlighted the important role played by the Italian banking system due to the nature of the economic system which is characterized by a (…)The role of local banks in Italy’s banking system
Debate focused on a general renewed interest in “virtue”, defined as a series of absolute and eternal values. Without forgetting more traditional virtues, such as (…)Virtue: a new lifestyle?
The roundtable “Fighting poverty” was hosted by the Community of Sant’Egidio and offered participants the opportunity to consider how Italy – a G8 member state (…)Fighting poverty
Discussion focused on Italy’s system of higher education, in a search for new strategies and proposals to relaunch the nation’s universities’ competitiveness. Participation by the (…)Universities: an engine for Italy’s development. Meritocracy and competition
This conference dealt with strategic themes of great current interest, highlighting the economic feedback made possible by investment in the biotechnology sector. Participants focussed on (…)The new frontiers of biotechnology: development opportunities
The National Interest, topic to which Aspen has always paid great attention, needs to be redefined and set in a European context. The recent EU (…)Italians and the national interest
The conference of the series “Italy’s current affairs” entitled “Industrial districts, the Italian brand and laboratories: relaunching a successful scheme” was held in Milan on (…)Industrial districts, the Italian brand and laboratories: relaunching a successful scheme
