17.00-17.10 Opening and welcome

Raffaele Cattaneo, Undersecretary for International and European Relationships, Lombardy Region Government

17.10-17.25 Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Massimiliano Esposito, Head of Unit at Directorate - General Research and Innovation - European Commission

17.25-17.35 The specialisation of Bergamo and Brescia Regions

Michele Malvestiti, Head of EU liaison office - Confindustria Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Lecco e Sondrio

17.35-17.50 R&I strategy of the Universities of Bergamo and Brescia
Alessandro Padovani, Deputy-Rector for Research - University of Brescia
Mariafrancesca Sicilia, Deputy-Rector for Research - University of Bergamo

17.50-18.30 Presentation of research projects and capabilities of the Universities of Bergamo and Brescia:

• Sustainable manufacturing ecosystems Elza Bontempi (University of Brescia), Massimiliano Granieri (University of Brescia), Fabiana Pirola (University of Bergamo)
• Valorisation of territorial assets Federica Burini (University of Bergamo), Gianni Gilioli (University of Brescia)

18.30-19.00 Roundtable: European perspectives and opportunities for inter-regional cooperation based on smart specialisation

Massimo Busuoli (UniLion, Chair), Ewa Chomicz (ERRIN, Policy and Engagement Manager), Wim De Kinderen (Vanguard Initiative, Director), Maurizio Tira (EUA, Board Member)
Moderator: Giacomo Copani (Head of Research and Third Mission Office, University of Bergamo)

19.00 Conclusions and networking reception

Event Moderator: Giuseppe Costa, Director of European Relations - Brussels Delegation to the EU, Lombardy Region Government

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