Interview with Andrea Pontremoli, President for Motor Valley Development Emilia-Romagna, Italy
"The US has tremendous digital expertise and strong investment capacity — exactly what we need here. We know what we want to do and how to do it, but we need these digital tools and resources to apply them to our industry. The US is also our biggest market, so it’s the perfect bridge to combine our know-how with their
04 August, 2025
Interview with Pasquale Frega, Managing Director, Philip Morris Manufacturing Italy
"Emilia-Romagna is remarkable for its skilled workforce and strong local network . The region has a vibrant startup and high-level competences scene that actively drive innovation and partnerships, making it an excellent place to access talent. "
14 July, 2025
Interview with Prof. Giovanni Molari, Rector, University of Bologna
"We already welcome many students from US universities — currently, we have 250 students on exchange and 280 US students studying with us in Bologna. The US, like Japan, is a key partner for us and I aim to build stronger cooperation between the US, Japan and Italy to create more research opportunities."
14 July, 2025
Interview with Prof. Paolo Martelli, Rector, University of Parma
"Many students stay in Parma because the region has great employment opportunities in various industries. The university, the city and the region facilitates access to these opportunities. This strong bond also has potential to open many doors for collaboration."
14 July, 2025
Interview with Michele De Pascale, President of Emilia-Bologna, Italy
“Emilia-Romagna is not just Italy’s top region for per-capita exports, it's a global hub where high-performance industries, AI research, and deep-rooted U.S. ties converge.”
07 July, 2025
Interview with Mr. Vincenzo Colla, Vice President and Councilor of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Italy
“We take the high road—quality over quantity, reputation over shortcuts. It’s how we became Italy’s top region for exports and a trusted partner to global investors.”
07 July, 2025
Interview with Roberta Frisoni, Regional Councillor for Tourism, Trade and Sport, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
"Emilia-Romagna still preserves a strong sense of authenticity, one of our greatest strengths. While we are not as well-known internationally, that presents both an opportunity and a challenge, especially for small towns that depend on tourism and local trade. Our goal is to guide more tourists to these lesser-known ar
07 July, 2025
Interview with Matteo Lepore, Mayor, City of Bologna
"We call ourselves the 'City of Knowledge' because of our strong academic presence and numerous public and private research centers, including the Technopole and the SENECA consortium, which is part of Italy’s national computing hub. Innovation is key to our development."
07 July, 2025
Interview with Marco Bucci, President of the Liguria Region
"In six years, Liguria’s GDP grew from €27,000 to €35,000 per capita, accompanied by a population increase and 200,000 new jobs. Tourism plays a major role in this growth. "
20 May, 2025
Interview with Massimiliano Fedriga, President, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
"Friuli Venezia Giulia is Italy’s leading region in photovoltaic energy. We have supported both companies and citizens with €210 million in funding, benefiting 28,000 recipients. This makes us the top region in solar energy adoption, well ahead of the rest of the country."
20 May, 2025
Interview with Attilio Fontana, President of Lombardy
"Lombardy has achieved excellent results compared to last year, with €63 billion in exports from the machinery, fashion and agricultural sectors. We aim to sustain this upward trajectory and expand into new markets that show strong demand for our products."
20 May, 2025
Interview with Carlo Giuseppe Sangalli, President, Chamber of Commerce of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi
“Our top priority in making Milan more attractive is spreading innovation and making it affordable for SMEs; no one should be left behind.”
06 March, 2025
