When Gov Meets Tech - Aperitivo & Talk

​Can State and Startups Become Unlikely Allies?

​Italian innovation is synonymous with excellence worldwide. Yet too often, it struggles to scale and consolidate.

​The Italian government still carries a byzantine reputation: with some exceptions, too many laws and unclear processes discourage innovators. And yet, the State holds unique potential to help startups scale—at a time when technology is increasingly critical to effective government.

​What if Government and Technology became true partners?

​This event explores how governments can become better users, adopters, and managers of technology—and how startups can begin to view the government not just as a source of red tape and headaches, but as a strategic investor and customer. In short, an opportunity.

​Can the emergence of the Italian GovTech ecosystem help the country shift from laggard to leader in the global technology market?

​We won’t be alone in answering this question. In fact, we’ll hear from a group of outstanding builders: 

• ​​Diego Piacentini – Former Special Commissioner for Digital Transformation of the Italian Government

• ​​Giulia Pastorella – Member of the Italian Parliament

• ​​Luca De Angelis – CEO, European Tech Foundation

• ​​Marco Zappalorto – Director of International Strategy and Partnerships, OGR Torino

​Join us to discuss—and to build the movement.