AGGIORNAMENTO PERMANENTE IN PERSON AND VIA WEB Preview of the Forum "Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy" (with networking lunch)

Thursday, September 3, 2026 (2:30 pm - 6:00 pm) Meeting

AGGIORNAMENTO PERMANENTE
IN PERSON AND VIA WEB
Preview of the Forum
"Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy" (with networking lunch)

Several key figures from the 52nd edition of the Villa d'Este Forum, titled "Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy" will provide insights into some of the most impactful topics for the economy and society.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in dialogue with leading figures from the international economic, political, and business arenas, gathering intelligence on the global landscape and the most relevant trends for business.
In particular, the following topics will be explored:

new scenarios of geopolitical competition
U.S. strategy and the future of alliances in Europe
drivers of attractiveness and competitiveness for Italian companies
the new frontiers of technological innovation.

Speakers

Monica Maggioni

Columnist; Author; News Anchor, RAI

Enrico Giovannini

Founder and Scientific Director, Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile; Former Minister of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility, Italy

Alec Ross

Distinguished Professor, Bologna Business School; Author

Anne-Marie Slaughter

Incoming Dean of the School of Public Policy, London School of Economics; Former Director of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State

Programme

September 03, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Networking lunch
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Monica Maggioni - Columnist; Author; News Anchor, RAI New equilibrium or world disorder? The new geography of power
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Anne-Marie Slaughter - Incoming Dean of the School of Public Policy, London School of Economics; former Director of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State American foreign policy in a middle power world
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Debate
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Break
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Enrico Giovannini - Founder and Scientific Director, Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile; former Minister of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility, Italy Italy in the global landscape: drivers of the Country's attractiveness, competitiveness, and sustainable growth
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm	Alec Ross - Distinguished Professor, Bologna Business School; Author Technological innovation on the chessboard of 196 countries: who will lead the global competition?
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm	Debate