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Friday, October 17, 2025

Analytical Program Ed. 02 of 05/10/2025 - First publication
INNOVATIVE STARTUPS

On October 17, Villa Erba will host a day entirely dedicated to Innovative Startups, led by Riccardo Luna, columnist for Corriere della Sera. A panel of experts will comment and interact with the projects presented, making the discussion dynamic and concrete. An opportunity to foster new connections and highlight the most innovative ideas.


09:00 Introduction - Riccardo Luna
09:10
Mobility Networks and Infrastructure - Pitch Session: 16 Startups
Discussants:
  • Riccardo Luna, Journalist – Host
  • Felipe Aguilera Pereyra, POLIMI
  • Dante Laudisa, Vice President, Assintel
  • Letizia Pizzi, General Director, Anitec-Assinform
  • Caterina Maioli, Startup Evaluation and Growth, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
10:40
Energy and Sustainability - Pitch Session: 14 Startups
Discussants:
  • Riccardo Luna, Journalist – Host
  • Felipe Aguilera Pereyra, POLIMI
  • Dante Laudisa, Vice President, Assintel
  • Letizia Pizzi, General Director, Anitec-Assinform
  • Caterina Maioli, Startup Evaluation and Growth, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
11:50
Artificial Intelligence - Pitch Session: 13 Startups
Discussants:
  • Riccardo Luna, Journalist – Host
  • Alessio Butti, Undersecretary of State for Technological Innovation, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  • Felipe Aguilera Pereyra, POLIMI
  • Dante Laudisa, Vice President, Assintel
  • Letizia Pizzi, General Director, Anitec-Assinform
  • Caterina Maioli, Startup Evaluation and Growth, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
13:00 Lunch
14:00
IoT & Smart Systems - Pitch Session: 11 Startups
Discussants:
  • Riccardo Luna, Journalist – Host
  • Alessio Butti, Undersecretary of State for Technological Innovation, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  • Tommaso Foti, Minister for European Affairs, the NRRP and Cohesion Policies
  • Vincenzo Busacca, Strategy Director, Thales Alenia Space
  • Davide Costa, Engineer and Founder, Foodchain
  • Tom Darden, Founder, Cherokee Investment Partner and CEO, IH Fusion
  • Antonio La Gatta, Head of Scientific Research and Expert in Technological Innovation, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  • Caterina Maioli, Startup Evaluation and Growth, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
  • Vincenzo Vespri, President, Volta Celebrations Committee
15:00
Public Sector and Digital Health - Pitch Session: 13 Startups
Discussants:
  • Riccardo Luna, Journalist – Host
  • Tommaso Foti, Minister for European Affairs, the NRRP and Cohesion Policies
  • Vincenzo Busacca, Strategic Business Intelligence Markets & NewSpace Manager, Thales Alenia Space
  • Davide Costa, Engineer and Founder, Foodchain
  • Tom Darden, Founder, Cherokee Investment Partner and CEO, IH Fusion
  • Antonio La Gatta, Head of Scientific Research and Expert in Technological Innovation, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  • Vincenzo Vespri, President, Volta Celebrations Committee
16:00
Banking and Fintech - Pitch Session: 12 Startups
Discussants:
  • Riccardo Luna, Journalist – Host
  • Tommaso Foti, Minister for European Affairs, the NRRP and Cohesion Policies
  • Vincenzo Busacca, Strategic Business Intelligence Markets & NewSpace Manager, Thales Alenia Space
  • Davide Costa, Engineer and Founder, Foodchain
  • Tom Darden, Founder, Cherokee Investment Partner and CEO, IH Fusion
  • Antonio La Gatta, Head of Scientific Research and Expert in Technological Innovation, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  • Vincenzo Vespri, President, Volta Celebrations Committee
18:00 End of Sessions